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Why Brave Leaders Should Hire Ex-Criminals

Arman Vestad |

TEDxCatólicaLisbonSBE

• September 2020

Arman Vestad, a Norwegian ex-prisoner, will be talking about how the specific skillset obtained in prison can be an advantage for companies. After being imprisoned several times and breaking the rules of lawful behaviour, Arman became a debt counsellor for the national authority where he worked for almost 20 years. Nowadays, Arman is using his experience to help others, mainly by teaching employers and leaders the benefits of hiring ex-criminals.

Arman Vestad, a Norwegian ex-prisoner, will be talking about how the specific skillset obtained in prison can be an advantage for companies. After being imprisoned several times and breaking the rules of lawful behaviour, Arman became a debt counsellor for the national authority where he worked for almost 20 years. Nowadays, Arman is using his experience to help others, mainly by teaching employers and leaders the benefits of hiring ex-criminals.

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