The potential of the penitentiary system as a source of labor

The shortage of personnel is one of the main problems of the labor market, which pushes employers to consider the use of convict labor. It is assumed that an accessible and disciplined workforce can help solve the personnel issue in industries that do not require special qualifications. The article discusses some of the nuances faced by Russian companies trying to involve convicts in their business processes, in particular, discusses additional risks and opportunities that this practice can bring.