NewsroomPress releases from Geographic Solutions and news about our clients' siteshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/NewsroomOur Re-entry Employment Executive, Richard Boone, Quoted in SHRM.org Articlehttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/358/our-re-entry-employment-executive-richard-boone-quoted-in-shrmorg-articleCompany News,CorrectionsTue, 25 Jul 2023 17:14:46 GMT<p>SHRM, the world's largest HR association, recently published an article which discussed the results of a June study conducted by researchers from the University of South Florida that pinpointed what most employers require from job candidates with a criminal record, making them more employable than those without. </p> <p>The study reinforced the need for government agencies to continue investing in programs that offer education, skills training, and other benefits that help reduce the likelihood of someone becoming a repeat offender. Our Re-entry Employment Executive, Richard Boone, said, <em>"Providing these individuals with the hard and soft skills needed for success oftentimes doesn't help break the stigma employers have toward individuals with criminal records"</em>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/Pages/applicants-criminal-history-credentials-hired.aspx">Click here</a> to read the full SHRM article.</p> 358Geographic Solutions Announces Hire of New Business Development Executive for Corrections Industryhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/17/geographic-solutions-announces-hire-new-business-development-executive-corrections-industryCorrections,New HiresThu, 23 Jan 2020 20:39:00 GMT<p><strong>PALM HARBOR, FL (January 23, 2020) </strong>- Geographic Solutions is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Richard Boone, the organization's new Business Development Executive for Corrections. Boone brings a wealth of experience to the company's Marketing Department, including over 19 years of sales management and client relations experience, with a strong focus on state and local government agencies and federal programs.</p> <p>Prior to joining Geographic Solutions, Boone built relationships in the corrections industry and led effective efforts in marketing victim notification services to state law enforcement agencies. In addition, he spent several years collaborating with state workforce agencies and offering solutions that improve improper payments by identifying and preventing overpayments in workforce programs.</p> <p>At Geographic Solutions, Boone will be responsible for marketing the company's Virtual OneStop Reentry Employment Opportunities (VOS REO) solution to public and private agencies in the corrections industry. The VOS REO solution provides agencies with job search tools and related career services to help justice-involved individuals find employment and transition back to the community successfully.</p> <p>"Helping our partner agencies reduce recidivism benefits everyone," says Boone. "I'm truly looking forward to being a part of a great company that does such meaningful and rewarding work." Geographic Solutions is excited to welcome Boone to the team, and is committed to supporting reentry initiatives across the country.<br />  <br /> For more information, please contact:<br /> Deane Toler, Director of Sales and Marketing<br /> Geographic Solutions, Inc.<br /> 727-786-7955<br /> DToler@geosolinc.com<br />  <br /> Richard Boone, Business Development Executive<br /> Geographic Solutions, Inc.<br /> 727-786-7955<br /> RBoone@geosolinc.com<br />  <br /> <em>Geographic Solutions is the leading provider of integrated software for state and local workforce agencies in over 30 states and U.S. territories. The company's custom online solutions manage all federally-funded partner programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and have been designed specifically to meet the diverse needs of American Job Centers, unemployment insurance and economic development agencies, corrections facilities, and educational institutions.</em></p> 17