Diversity & Inclusion
Use Evolutions in Education to Help Your Team Succeed
This Wednesday, January 24, is International Day of Education. In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this annual date a time for the world to celebrate education and reflect on the importance of learning for development and peace. In this blog, you’ll discover how our education system in the United States evolved and how…
Is the Salary Range You’re Offering Too Broad?
When you post a job opening for your organization, how broad should your salary range be? The answer to this question is of growing importance in the quest for attracting top job applicants and retaining existing team members. As a senior talent recruiter with Goodwin Recruiting, I see a variety of pay ranges offered by…
A Picture of Poverty in America
Merriam-Webster defines poverty as the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions. Given this honest, simple definition, it seems poverty could easily be solved. So why does it still exist in the USA, a country with an abundance of resources? I know I’m not the…
Stay Strong and Sober This Holiday Season
With the holiday season comes an increase in celebrations among family, friends, and colleagues, which can often lead to an increase in alcohol consumption. For anyone struggling with addiction, especially those in recovery, this can be a tough time of year to stay strong. It’s important to keep in mind that the holidays can be…
Alternatives to Shift Drinks in the Hospitality Industry
The signals could not be stronger that the practice of rewarding employees with free or discounted drinks after work is coming to an end. It already has for many hotel, bar, and restaurant operators in the hospitality industry. This longstanding perk for bartenders and other bar and restaurant workers is called the ‘shift drink,’…
Using AI in Hiring: How to Stop Bias from Foiling the Benefits
Human resource professionals and hiring managers have used technology for years to assist in hiring and employee onboarding processes. Today’s most robust solutions, those that employ artificial intelligence (AI), are seeing new features and tools emerge daily, making talent acquisition far more efficient. While AI contributes substantial benefits to the hiring process, it’s critical in…
Should You Offer a Hybrid Work Model?
As you make plans for managing talent in 2024, it’s a great time to consider whether offering your team (and job candidates) a hybrid work model is a viable option. Companies and employees alike are benefiting in many ways from these working models in our post-pandemic era. Here are four major advantages of hybrid…
Showing Your Support on Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is here, a day when we remember transgender individuals who lost their lives due to violence and discrimination. It’s a day to think about the tough times faced by the transgender community and to show love and support. Learn from Real People with Real Stories An important thing to…
The Creation of the Weekend: Almost 100 Years Later
Did you know that the “two-day weekend” concept started only 97 years ago? The eight-hour workday and 40-hour week are relatively new concepts in the American labor force and worldwide. A more reasonable workday was first discussed during the Industrial Revolution (1760 – 1840) across the world as strikes broke out across Europe and…
An Interview with Mickey Bakst, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ben’s Friends
The food, beverage, and hospitality industries are known for their high-stress work environments and long and irregular hours. They rank among service industries with the highest proportion of workers who experience substance use disorders (SUD). If you, your employees, friends, or family in these industries struggle with addiction, watch this interview with Mickey Bakst, co-founder…
