Diversity & Inclusion
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…
I Encourage You to Get Involved in World Humanitarian Day
For talent recruiters, helping others is in our DNA. It’s why we do this work and why we’re good at it. This inherent trait includes wanting to bring greater awareness to humanitarian work and the people who commit their time and lives to it. Understanding the significance of humanitarian workers around the globe is something…
Marcus Garvey’s Activism
As a Jamaican-born, I grew up to know Marcus Garvey as a hero. Looking further into his work as an activist and into his ideologies, however, you’ll uncover that there are some controversies alongside his positive impacts. In this blog, I’ll dive into the impact Marcus Garvey made, and allow you to decide for yourself…
5 Must-Read Books for Recruiters & Hiring Managers
August 9th is National Book Lovers Day, a day to put our smart phones down and get back to the basics of reading a good old book. What better day to share these 5 great reads for recruiters and hiring managers? Grab a coffee, find a comfy couch, and read about recruitment and hiring strategies…
How Can My Company Better Support Disabled Workers?
With July 26th being National Disability Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to connect on ways to better support disabled workers. National Disability Independence Day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and works to ensure equal opportunities for those…
A Personal Story About Weight Discrimination
Managing my weight has always been a struggle. As a kid, I was referred to as “chubby” or “pudgy.” Of course, those words had a lasting impact on my body image, just as disparaging remarks can deeply affect any child or adolescent. My self-image and mental health suffered as I approached and entered my teenage…
Independence Day Trivia – 23 Facts and Figures
The Fourth of July, formally known as Independence Day in the United States, is best known for its red, white, and blue adornment of food, drink, fireworks, and of course, outdoor festivities with family and friends. The holiday is a summertime staple. Before you break out the sparklers, sunscreen, and barbecue grill on this most-celebrated…
How to Avoid Weight Discrimination in Hiring
In 2019, after spending decades working in the hospitality industry, I started my recruiting career with Goodwin Recruiting. Being so involved in the talent recruiting and hiring process for more than five years now has opened my eyes to a lot of unconscious bias – from age to gender and sexual orientation, as well as…
Juneteenth: Expand Your Knowledge
“Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” – Coretta Scott King Juneteenth is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on June 19th. It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of African American history and culture. This Juneteenth, here are some ways to celebrate,…
