Opinion
The Ups and Downs of Working in a Vacation Destination
The perks that come with personal and business travel, like visiting popular destinations, just aren’t enough for a lot of people. Instead, the prospect of living full-time in a vacation destination sounds like a dream. If you’re one of those people, you may envision waking up each day to a sun-soaked beach, stunning mountain views,…
The Hidden Cost of Vacant Roles and Wrong Hires in Manufacturing
I’m George Comunale, Senior Recruiting Partner with Goodwin Recruiting. During my 25+ years in manufacturing, food manufacturing, hospitality, and cybersecurity, I’ve seen the same staffing challenges and consequences play out at companies all over the United States. Most are due to poor hiring decisions and delayed timelines in onboarding necessary talent. I’d like to…
Leadership Skills of Working Parents
Can you believe it? Today’s the day; I washed all the dishes. Meal-prepped for the entire week. Sorted the mail. Finished that pile of laundry. And even folded all the clothes! Juuuust kidding… NONE of that is true, I’m a working parent! 😉 My husband, Jeff, and I have two boys that are under the…
Have You Ever Considered a Career in Food Manufacturing?
Professionals thinking about a career in the food manufacturing sector quickly discover a dynamic and essential industry that plays a crucial role in feeding communities around the world. From developing new food safety solutions to ensuring quality control and optimizing production processes, there are countless opportunities for professionals to make an impact in this evolving field. …
What Are the Highest-Paying Remote Jobs?
If you’re looking for a new job opportunity and remote work tops your list of priorities, don’t be discouraged by reports that say remote work is over. Quite the contrary! Consider these remote workforce statistics: “In the first quarter of 2024, 35.5 million people teleworked or worked at home for pay, up by 5.1 million…
F2F Still Wins in Sales, Especially in an AI-Driven World
Today’s sales professionals operate in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) automates emails, analyzes buying patterns, and even drafts sales pitches. But no matter how sales strategies evolve, there’s one competitive advantage that no AI-powered tool or algorithm can match: and that’s YOU! Humans connect in ways that machines cannot facilitate because human connection…
How Your Company’s Interview Process Shapes Your Brand
When we think about how companies build their brands, most of our minds go right to company logos, taglines, or a company’s presence on social media. But there’s a huge part of brand building that many organizations tend to overlook – and that is their job interview process. Every touchpoint with a job candidate is…
Candidates Are Embracing the Rise of Additive Construction
If you’re a job candidate looking for a future-proof career in the construction space, it’s increasingly important to become familiar with Additive Construction, also known as 3D printing in construction. Companies and other employers and stakeholders in this sector are filling construction technology roles in rapid succession to meet demand Today, this is game-changing tech!…
Career Change Advice From an Expert Talent Recruiter
Thinking about a career change but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Many of us reach a point where we feel the need for a new direction, whether it’s to find greater purpose, better balance, or simply a new challenge. Changing careers is something I’ve done a couple of times, and I…
The Tenure Myth: Rethinking Loyalty in the Modern Workforce
For decades, organizations have clung to the idea that long job tenure equates to loyalty, value, and reliability. Hiring companies still (and often) turn away strong candidates due to the perceived red flag of multiple jobs within a few years. The belief is that candidates who “stay” are the best investments, promising not only loyalty…
