Information Technology
When Is It Time to Bring in a Talent Recruiting Partner?
Managing talent acquisition internally works well for many companies. Not every open position requires assistance from an outside recruitment agency. But often, there comes a point when an open role is no longer simply an HR issue. It grows into a larger business issue. And it’s times like these when a talent recruiter is needed to…
Google, TikTok, and Beyond: The Changing World of Search
Dinner ideas… Taylor Swift’s new song… Halloween costumes for kids… Video tutorials… Product searches and reviews… Find a local business… Where would you personally type in those or other searches? And for all the marketing hiring managers and marketing professionals out there, where are today’s businesses posting their content to find and engage ideal customers? …
Finding Your Next COO: 5 Top Traits That Really Matter
Finding the right chief operating officer (COO) can be a turning point for your company. This vital C-suite role requires a unique skill set, plus, the individual you choose must be a good fit for your specific organization. Since candidates with different personalities, backgrounds, and leadership styles thrive in different environments and business concepts,…
Tech Industry Layoffs: Reading Between the Lines
Most of us can recall how tech industry layoffs started to surge in 2022 and continued in 2023 and 2024. Companies worldwide had increased their headcounts to meet consumer demand during the COVID-19 pandemic’s stay-at-home mandates – only to find themselves overstaffed when things began to normalize. Yet today, tech layoff trends remain an unsettlingly…
Lengthy Meetings: A Thing of the Past?
Are lengthy meetings a thing of the past for today’s organizations? In short, yes – at least for those aware of the reasons and dramatic benefits. As an Area Director at Goodwin Recruiting(opens in new tab), one of my strategies is to keep our sessions SHORT. Instead of letting lengthy business meetings stifle our momentum…
3 Sports Books Every Business Leader Should Own
Sports are a huge passion of mine. I’ve traveled the world to play roundnet, including on the 2025 USA Roundnet Team and competing in the Pan-American Roundnet Championship in Buenos Aires. I also enjoy pickleball, bowling, and volleyball. I’m a huge believer that sports are a great way for us to learn more about ourselves as individuals, as professionals, and especially as leaders. They put us in tough situations and help…
The Carryout Revolution: Is Your Restaurant Ready?
Consumer dining habits have dramatically changed in recent years, with more people choosing takeout and delivery over traditional sit-down dining experiences. Convenience and busy lifestyles continue to make carryout and delivery an important part of people’s lives – and winners in the restaurant industry are paying attention. I worked in restaurant management and operations for…
Top Career Choices: The Most Sought-After Jobs
The job market is always on the move, with new opportunities becoming top career choices as industries evolve. Whether industry advancements and talent needs are driven by emerging technologies, shifting demographics, labor market shortages, demand for remote or hybrid work models, or other factors – today’s workforce is anything but static. Future-minded professionals are on…
5 Tips for Creating a Great Professional Headshot Photo
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to take our world by storm, and we’ve all seen plenty of headshot photos to prove it! Some AI-generated or AI-enhanced business headshots are good. Others are…well, let’s just say if you’re meeting up with someone at a local coffee shop, you may have no idea who they are – even if they’re standing right next to you. Did you know there’s a chance that…
Your Management Style, Unpacked
There are many different management styles, and for better or worse, they play a decisive role in shaping team performance, engagement, morale, and overall organizational success. There are also many factors that influence how successful a particular management style can be. These include different employee personalities and levels of experience, the nature of the work,…
