Leadership

8 Tips to Create an Unforgettable Candidate Experience

Not all HR departments and hiring managers think of it this way, but your talent acquisition strategy is an important part of your organization’s overall marketing strategy. The employer brand that you project through your recruitment process, especially your application and interview process, influences the caliber of job candidates who show interest in working with…

Forbes Recognizes Goodwin Recruiting as a 2025 Forbes Best Recruiting Firm

Goodwin Recruiting Recognized by Statista for 6th Year in a Row as a ‘Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm’ and for 5th Year in a Row as a ‘Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firm’     Exeter, NH (May 6, 2025) [BusinessWire.com] – Goodwin Recruiting, a leading national recruiting firm, is proud to announce its inclusion as a…

Managing a Five-Generation Workforce (Without Losing Your Mind)

Imagine you’re the leader of a band. But not just any band. Your drummer still writes paper checks at the grocery store. Your bass player is a much-loved queen on Facebook with millions of followers. Your lead guitarist thinks email is for Boomers. One of your backup singers uses TikTok as a search engine, and…

Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace: A Talent Recruiter’s Perspective

April marks Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to recognize and embrace the many backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives that make our workplaces stronger. Statistics have shown that having diverse perspectives in the room enhances company culture, work environments, and business outcomes. From a talent recruiting perspective, we also find that cultural diversity initiatives create a sense…

Stress Awareness Month: How to Carry the Weight Without Breaking

April is Stress Awareness Month, and honestly, it couldn’t come at a better time. Between work, personal responsibilities, and everything in between, stress tends to become a background noise we ignore – until it’s deafening.   For years, I wore stress like a badge of honor. I threw myself into my work, staying late, taking…

5 Ways to Spot True Leaders During Job Interviews

Have you ever hired a candidate for a leadership position who sounded perfect and presented well during the job interview process – but once they started, everything went sideways?   They had the right answers. The right experience. The right confidence.   And yet…    The team started struggling.   Decisions took forever.   Problems just sat there,…

3 Industries Experiencing Skills Gaps

A skills gap happens when the demand for qualified professionals outweighs the supply of candidates with the technical skills to fill those job openings. In other words, companies are hiring, but there simply aren’t enough skilled workers available to step in. These gaps can emerge for a variety of reasons. Industries evolve, after all, and…

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: How Leaders Can Empower Change

Every year since 2015, February 11 has served as a powerful global reminder of the achievements of women and girls in science, as well as the challenges they continue to face due to gender stereotypes.   The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is more than a celebration – it’s an opportunity to reflect…

Keys to Solving Talent Gaps: Creative Recruiting and Retention Strategies

In 2024, the global talent shortage was a persistent and pressing issue for businesses. Companies faced greater challenges than ever in finding qualified candidates, especially in specialized fields. Unfortunately, this trend is expected to continue and perhaps intensify in 2025.   Here’s a look at the current state of the talent shortage challenge, factors contributing…

Goodwin Recruiting Appoints New CEO Andy Decker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Goodwin Recruiting Appoints New Chief Executive Officer Andy Decker Exeter, NH – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Goodwin Recruiting, a leading management and executive recruiting firm, today announced Andy Decker as its new chief executive officer. Decker succeeds Eric Goodwin, who will become chairman of the board. In this role, Decker will oversee the…

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