The New York Times recently reported on the challenges faced by the formerly incarcerated who seek to reintegrate into the legal labor force, “Ex-Prisoners Face Headwinds as Job Seekers, Even as Openings Abound.” Business leaders are slowly … Read More about Embracing the Formerly Incarcerated and Breaking Employment Barriers
Inclusive Employment
Engage for Good: Insights from Greyston and The Body Shop’s Open Hiring Journey
In a world that often looks for qualifications on paper, Greyston looks for potential in people through Open Hiring. It all started 41 years ago when our founder Bernie Glassman began embracing inclusive hiring practices at Greyston Bakery. By … Read More about Engage for Good: Insights from Greyston and The Body Shop’s Open Hiring Journey
Greyston: The Jedi Order of the Modern Business World
In a world filled with challenges, we at Greyston see ourselves as agents of change, much like the iconic Jedi Order from the Star Wars universe. We dedicate ourselves to empowering individuals, transforming communities, and fostering hope. On this … Read More about Greyston: The Jedi Order of the Modern Business World
Greyston Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Greyston Foundation Held 40th Anniversary Gala Emceed by CBS2 News Anchor Mary Calvi in Celebration of its Mission to Create Job Opportunities and Services Toward Self-Sufficiency and Announced IKEA as Greyston’s Latest Open Hiring Replication … Read More about Greyston Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Generation Foundation Awards $1.2 Million Grant to Greyston Employment Opportunity Center
YONKERS, N.Y. – Greyston Foundation has received a Generation Foundation grant of $1.2 million to support the Greyston Employment Opportunity Center (GEOC). Funding will support GEOC’s employee research, academic and NGO (Non-Government … Read More about The Generation Foundation Awards $1.2 Million Grant to Greyston Employment Opportunity Center
Leadership Conversations Podcast: How brownies provide economic opportunity.
Frederik Otto and Helena Guðjónsdóttir of Leadership Conversations podcast speak with Joseph Kenner, the president and CEO of Greyston. Joe shares how everyone has something to contribute to society and demonstrates how a business can play an … Read More about Leadership Conversations Podcast: How brownies provide economic opportunity.