Hiring Advice
Ban-the-Box Laws: What They Mean for Employers and Job Candidates
Most U.S. states, along with counties and cities nationwide, have adopted what are known as Ban-the-Box Laws or policies that prohibit employers from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history or arrest record on a job application, and more specifically, not until later in the hiring process. The laws are meant to ensure employers can…
How to Be a More Competitive Employer in the Financial World
The global financial industry has experienced dramatic disruptions over the past several years and innovation is not slowing down. From digital money to finance apps and intelligent, personalized services that cater to individuals, the industry is transforming before our eyes. To support and sustain advancement, demand and competition for top talent has never been greater,…
Employer Call to Action: A fresh look at job postings
When was the last time you took a good look at your job postings? If hiring the best people possible is vital to your company (and I hope and trust you see it that way!), they’re one of the essential tools in your toolbox. Whether candidates find them on a job board, on your site,…
What Is the Primary Reason New Employees Leave a Job Soon After Hire?
📊 The results are in! 📊 At Goodwin Recruiting, we recently asked our network of hiring managers, recruiters, and job candidates to share the top reason why a candidate would leave a job soon after being hired. The results we received on early employee turnover were across the board but ultimately pointed to a lack…
From Marathons to Recruiting, My Journey Continues
Yes, have a good stare at these words. You’re about to read that I have completed 18 full marathons in the last 11 years. Surprising for a 6-ft., 215-pound, middle-aged man, right? Now, when you consider my professional background up until the start of the pandemic, you might not guess that this same guy who…
4 Ways Talent Recruiters Build Genuine Candidate Relationships
Active job seekers put their careers in the hands of recruiters, and passive candidates value trust and discretion from recruitment specialists above all else. To succeed in talent sourcing, you must be focused on building relationships – not just with employers but especially with job candidates. After all, having a strong talent pool at the…
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
Ah, Labor Day. The unofficial end-of-summer holiday. Time for the kids to return to school and for the always-welcome three-day weekend. But what is the true meaning and history behind the holiday? How Labor Day Came to Be The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City. In the 1800s, working 60-70…
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day is celebrated each year on August 26th to commemorate the August 26th, 1920 date the proclamation was signed for women to finally have the right to vote. The following are some ways to celebrate and recognize this important date – Recognize the amazing women in your life and throughout history! Thank the women…
Innovation Is Crashing the Gates of the Senior Living Industry
Every single day between now and 2030, approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will reach retirement age. The U.S Census Bureau projects seniors will comprise more than 20% of our population by then. In response to aging demographics and accelerating retirements over the past couple of years, the momentum has been coined as The Graying (or Aging) of…
Advice for Candidates Reentering the Workforce – and Employers Needing Great Talent
Due to the pandemic, the last two+ years forced an unexpected shift in employment status for millions of people. Today, as people move to rejoin the workforce, they are finding new challenges in getting hired, even though there is a shortage of workers. Here’s one of those challenges: There is a stigma or bias toward…
