Diversity & Inclusion
December 5: Celebrate International Volunteer Day!
Every December 5, we join the rest of the world in celebrating International Volunteer Day (IVD). This annual day of celebration was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 to recognize and applaud volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to making positive changes in their communities and beyond. This special day holds…
How to Support People with Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
Today, December 3, 2024, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day was created to promote the rights and well-being of all individuals with disabilities. If I may ask, what comes to mind when you think of a disabled person? Do you think of a wheelchair, a cane and a seeing eye dog, a…
A Call to Hiring Managers: Why You Should Consider Job Hoppers
It’s not uncommon for talent recruiters to get requests from hiring managers with notes like, “No more than two jobs in the last five years,” or “No job hoppers,” or “Must have 10+ years of experience in our industry.” We appreciate getting clear direction from clients on what they’re seeking in potential job candidates,…
Navigating the Recruitment Maze: Insider Tips for Job Candidates and Employers
Finding the right job candidate or landing your dream role can feel like navigating a maze in today’s competitive job market. As a talent recruiter with deep experience across healthcare, hospitality, technology, and other industries, I find common themes, questions, and challenges on both sides of the talent recruitment process. In this article, I’m…
Ways to Support and Advocate for Veteran Job Seekers
Veterans Day, recognized every November 11 in the United States, is a time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans of all of our armed forces deserve our recognition for their dedication, sacrifice, and resilience. They also deserve equal consideration in the…
Mental Health and the Workplace: A Critical Connection
Mental health plays a significant role in an individual’s well-being, productivity, and overall success in the workplace. As the lines between personal and professional life blur in today’s fast-paced, digital world, the importance of supporting mental health at work has become more pronounced than ever for today’s leaders and managers – and top talent, too….
Interview Salary Questions: Transparency or Trap?
Hiring managers and job seekers may find this article helpful in providing guidance on asking and answering questions about salary during job interviews. Having been a recruiting partner with Goodwin Recruiting for more than 2.5 years, along with years of management experience in the hospitality industry, I’ve conducted my fair share of job interviews –…
Great Ways to Support Both Introverted and Extroverted Employees
It is inspiring to see employers recognizing the unique and differing strengths that introverts and extroverts bring to their teams and company success. By implementing strategies that cater to both types of personalities, these inclusive-minded employers are making their work environments and initiatives more comfortable and satisfying to individuals, helping employees perform to their fullest…
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A with Antonio Soto & Jamaloan Abraham
National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15th to October 15th each year. It celebrates “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” We interviewed two of our Senior Recruiting Partners, Antonio Soto and Jamaloan Abraham, to learn more about National…
Create Volunteer Days for Your Company
September 5 is International Day of Charity, established in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly “to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.” This power-packed day of recognition is celebrated globally, including and especially through corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate volunteer programs. Company-sponsored initiatives that provide employee volunteering opportunities go a long…
