Opinion
Be Your Best
Being your best starts with being true to yourself. This is true in all areas of life – both professionally or personally. I would like to share a personal story about someone I know and love, who figured out that you can create a better self with courage and true self-acceptance. The journey to be…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality
March is Gender Equality Month, and it’s hard to believe in the year 2022, we experience the level of gender inequality we do – not only in the workforce but in life in general. The Covid-19 pandemic has not helped bridge that gap by any means; in fact, it forced a significant setback. “Across the…
Chinese New Year: The Year of the Tiger
One of my first memories as a child takes place on a little island in Malaysia, where I spent the first ten years of my life. It is a mix of fascination and terror as these giant lions and dragons moved to the beat of drums, climbed ladders, collided, and danced. Despite the tears and…
We Remember: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, January 27, is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD). This day brings the voices of the last of the survivors and further generations of survivors to the forefront. It provides us the opportunity for meaningful and timely conversations about the lasting impacts of the Holocaust and our…
Today’s Hiring Market: A Sense of Urgency and Mutual Respect
If you’re a recruiter or hiring manager, you know the hiring market has changed. You can sense the heightened pressure to find and secure your candidate of choice. Perhaps you’ve even missed out on people you wanted to hire because another company acted with more of a sense of urgency. If you’re a job seeker on…
Celebrating Human Rights Day
Did you know that December 10th is Human Rights Day? I had unfortunately never heard of this day until recently. Although I have spent much of my life concerned for the welfare and well-being of others, I was a bit surprised at the relative anonymity of the occasion. As far as I could recall, we never talked about…
HIV/AIDS World Awareness Day and It’s Importance in the Workplace
December 1st is World AIDS Day and marks the 33rd anniversary of the global HIV campaign. This is a global effort for organizations and individuals to unite in support of people with HIV/AIDS, lessen the stigma, and increase awareness that one can now live a productive life with HIV/AIDS. Forty years ago, an AIDS diagnosis…
A Love Letter to My Veteran Father: A Recruiter’s Story of How Her Father’s Sacrifice Shaped Her Views
By Melissa Montero, Senior Recruiter with Goodwin Recruiting My father was born the middle of five children in rural Iowa in 1950. His father left my grandmother when my father was still a baby (scandalous for the 1950s!), and my Dad grew up relatively poor in a small town, the proverbial “wrong side of the…
Attracting Top Talent: What are Recruitment Strategies?
Recruiting great employees isn’t just about filling immediate roles, it’s also about laying the groundwork for future success. The impact of high-performing individuals can ripple throughout the company, bringing positive change to different areas of its operations and fueling long-term growth and competitiveness. That’s why it’s essential to assess your recruitment strategies. Recruitment strategies play…
Opinion: Breaking the Chains of Gender Bias
When you work in hospitality, it’s inevitable guests will complain about one thing or another. Comes with the territory! One issue I never gave much thought to before experiencing it firsthand was the way in which guests can react differently to female employees compared to male employees. I used to work at boutique and upscale hotel properties, and my…
