Diversity & Inclusion

Second Chance Hiring Is Good for Business

Second Chance Hiring, also called 2nd Chance Hiring and Fair Chance Hiring, is a growing initiative among companies, other organizations, the White House, and U.S. Congress to promote the hiring of individuals with criminal records. These individuals face steep barriers in trying to get jobs, despite their significant contributions to the workforce, commensurate skills and…

A Personal Spotlight: International Stuttering Awareness Day

International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) is observed every October 22. The day of recognition was established in 1998 to raise awareness of stuttering, a speech disorder also known as stammering and more formally as disfluent speech.   There are some misconceptions about people who stutter. Contrary to what some think, children and adults who stutter know…

How Working Remotely Has Impacted My Mental Health

As someone who has struggled with my mental health and burnout in the past, it is extremely important for me to put healthy habits into practice every day and stick to a routine. Working remotely with Goodwin Recruiting gives me the flexibility to avoid burnout by working in my own space and organizing my workday…

True Stories About Ageism in the Workplace

America’s workforce is aging and I believe attention and action are overdue on two critical fronts. One, there are too many older professionals experiencing age-related discrimination in the workplace. And two, companies are losing a lot by overlooking older workers. Here’s why both issues matter:   Impact on people: Research shows that nearly 30% of U.S….

Basic Sign Language Everyone Should Know

September is Deaf Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness around deafness and the issues faced by the deaf and those experiencing hearing loss in our communities. There are a large number of people impacted by hearing loss in our world today – over 1.5 billion, in fact. In the United States and Canada alone, it’s…

Women Support Women Through Networking: Find Your Own Tribe!

Girls compete with each other. Women empower one another.   In honor of American Business Women’s Day, celebrated each year in the United States on September 22, I wanted to share details on some amazing networking groups that help to empower women across the country and world, including me.   When I made the decision to become…

Embrace Career Gaps to Unleash Untapped Talent

In the worlds of job hunting and talent acquisition, where resumes are closely scrutinized, gaps in employment history often raise eyebrows. Human resources professionals and hiring managers can be too quick to dismiss job candidates based on these gaps without delving into the circumstances behind them.   There’s a valuable lesson to be learned from a…

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Pressure   We are living in a world where there is constant pressure from every angle. Pressure to work harder, work less, be a better parent/spouse/friend, be thinner, eat healthier, exercise more, or be more confident in who you are as you are. We feel it at work, at home, in our community, from social media,…

Why Labor Day Is My Favorite Holiday

As a human resource professional for more than two decades, my favorite national holiday is Labor Day. The United States recognizes 12 federal holidays each year, and among them, it seems that Labor Day is the least celebrated and recognized for what it truly represents for American workers and the historic labor movement in our…

10 Truths: The Real Value in Talent Recruiting

Recruiting is a critical process that goes beyond simply filling jobs and staffing vacancies. Finding qualified candidates who align with your company’s values, culture, mission, and goals is essential for your organization’s success and growth in the short and long term.   When determining whether your human resources department, recruiting team, or hiring managers should…

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