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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them.

Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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People Fixing The World: From prison to star employee

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From prison to star employee

17/11/2020 GMT

BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, From prison to star employee

Why former criminals are being chosen for jobs at hundreds of companies in a small US city

Why former criminals are being chosen for jobs at hundreds of companies in a small US city.

Why former criminals are being chosen for jobs at hundreds of companies in a small US city.

One boss even tells us that some violent and sex offenders have become her best employees.  

Produced and presented by Jo Mathys

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