Leadership
Retained Search: Top 6 Most Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re considering the prospect of a retained search, you likely have a big role to fill. Maybe it’s a C-Suite position, a senior executive, vice president, board member, or a confidential hire. Roles of this magnitude have such a huge impact on an organization that most companies engage an experienced retained executive search firm to conduct the search. Companies choose this recruiting model to ensure they are onboarding…
Goodwin Recruiting Recognized as a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner
The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards recognizes B2B companies that provide essential services and expertise to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow Exeter, NH (October 20, 2026) [GlobeNewswire] – Goodwin Recruiting, a leading Management and Executive Recruiting Firm, has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner, recognizing the company for the second year in a row to be…
On Boss’s Day, I’m Celebrating Starting My Own Business
For years I was told that I should open my own restaurant, and I always balked at the idea. The insistence of others that I become my own boss seemed crazy. You see, I put years into running other people’s businesses and was always amazed at how much more they worked than I did –…
6 Things I’ve Learned as an Area Director at Goodwin Recruiting
One year ago, I became a talent recruiting Area Director with Goodwin Recruiting. I’m no stranger to talent acquisition, leadership roles, or the broader world of human resources, but I had no idea what to expect. This role comes with the unique challenge of leading and mentoring a group of fellow recruiters while still maintaining…
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…
Emily Lauro included in Associated Press article
Tips for getting a professional headshot that feels authentic and conveys the image you want By Dee-Ann Durbin Goodwin Recruiting’s Area Director of Recruiting, Emily Lauro, and Director of Marketing, Jenny Battershell, were recently included in an Associated Press article about how candidates can create more authentic headshot photos. Author, Dee-Ann Durbin, noted, candidates…
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,…
Melissa Montero included in Career Directors article
How to Use AI in Your Job Search: 7 Tips From Recruiters By Dr. Kyle Elliott Goodwin Recruiting’s Senior Area Director of Recruiting, Melissa Montero, was included in a recent Career Directors article about how candidates can use AI in their job search. Author, Dr. Kyle Elliott, posed the questions: “Should you let AI…
What Makes Employees Stay?
During my 20+ years in hospitality, one of the United States’ largest employment sectors, I’ve worked with professionals who stayed with the same organizations for years, sometimes decades. I’ve also watched people move on from places that, from the outside, seemed to have all the right pieces in place to keep employees happy, motivated,…
