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Talking Shop: An Interview With Eric Goodwin – President, Goodwin Recruiting
Original article posted by Industrial Machinery Digest, By Russ Willcutt – November 1, 2021 When a manufacturing company comes to you needing help in recruiting employees, how does the process begin? We have approximately 200 representatives in the field. We make a point of contracting with local reps so that they’ll already be familiar with…
Our Core Values: Congruent Relationships
Congruent Relationships is one of our Core Values because our business is ultimately about people and relationships – all day, every day. It’s important that in every partnership we have, we create a true connection. Our clients are searching for the right person for their team – nothing is more valuable than this asset. To…
Must-Haves for Stakeholders in the Growing Cannabis Industry
by Carl Koebel, Regional Director of Recruiting, Goodwin Recruiting The cannabis industry is young, diverse, and quickly gaining momentum for both medical cannabis and adult-use (recreational) in the U.S and globally. Radical growth is driving critical initiatives for organizations, professionals, and job seekers in this multi-billion dollar industry that already has roots in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, agriculture,…
The Current Status of the Labor Shortage and What it Takes to Survive
Even with surging demand and “Help Wanted” signs appearing all over, ex-workers seem slow to return to their pre-pandemic jobs, and businesses everywhere are feeling the squeeze. Eric Goodwin, CEO & President of Goodwin Recruiting, weighs in on the current status of the labor shortage and what employers need to do to survive it…
Hiring Tips for Associations Navigating Today’s Talent Market
With one in four workers projected to leave their jobs this year in search of greener pastures, the competition for top talent is tighter than ever. Goodwin Recruiting regional director of recruiting, Steven Farrahi, shares some tips on how organizations can get smarter about hiring to stand out in today’s job market in a…
Restoring a Competitive Edge for Chicago Switchboard
Roberto Ferranti was looking for a needle in a haystack. The veteran businessman with a wealth of experience in strategic finance had recently accepted the role of CEO of Chicago Switchboard (Chicago, Ill.), a custom builder of electrical distribution equipment with an equally impressive history. Having been in business for more than 80 years, Chicago Switchboard…
A Day in the Life of a Recruiter: Sara Kolis
Hi all! I’m Senior Professional Recruiter, Sara Kolis. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, with my husband, two kids, and two dogs. I have an MBA from Case Western and worked in the restaurant business for 15 years (even longer if you count my part-time jobs through college) before making the switch to the recruiting side about a year…
Finding the Right Leader for Cabin Creek Brewing
Evan Jeffries is busy. In addition to his position as a Firefighter/ Engineer for the city and county of Denver, Colorado, the energetic, outgoing entrepreneur is the owner of a cattle ranch and co-owner of a natural beef market. With so many irons in the fire, it might come as a surprise to some that he…
A Day in the Life of a Recruiter: Vincent Frankowski
Hello everyone! My name is Vince Frankowski, and I’m a Senior Recruiter and Coach for Goodwin Recruiting. I live in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta with my wife, two daughters, and my dog. I attended Temple University for Business Management in Philadelphia and worked in restaurant hospitality operations for 22 years before making the switch…
Forbes Announces Goodwin Recruiting as One of America’s Best Executive and Professional Recruiting Firms of 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Forbes Announces Goodwin Recruiting as One of America’s Best Executive and Professional Recruiting Firms of 2021 The New Hampshire based firm has received this prestigious recognition for the second consecutive year Manchester, N.H., (May 20, 2021)— Once again, Forbes and Statista have partnered to honor the top recruiting firms in the nation. To determine the companies who have achieved a mention on…
