Leadership

4 Ways to Improve Your Company Culture in 2023

More than 25 years ago, I got my start as a bartender in fine dining. I worked my way up and became a training general manager, gaining experience in fast-paced, multimillion-dollar corporate restaurants and just about every brand of company culture.   Whether you’ve been a training leader in the world of hospitality or any other…

Why Does Black History Month Still Matter?

The origins of Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926. Scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, recognized as the father of Black history, chose the second week in February, as it contained the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, to bring awareness to the role of African Americans in shaping U.S….

Should Your Company Consider Using a Talent Recruiting Firm?

With years of experience as a Goodwin Recruiting Partner, I’ve had the pleasure of working with clients of all types – from single-unit organizations to multimillion-dollar corporations with decentralized locations. While I’ve had great success in sourcing top talent for companies of all sizes, the sweet spot where we make the biggest impact seems to…

On This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Be the Change You Want to See

My mother always told me to say thank you when someone says or does something nice. Heading into this MLK weekend, however, I have to say more than a mere thank you.    As I think about the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and reflect on all that he accomplished, it makes me want…

What Is America’s Impact on Manufacturing in the Global Economy?

We’ve been hearing a lot about developments and advancements in U.S. manufacturing. Much of it is in the context of corporate America’s response to supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic. It’s a painful reality. For economic growth and stability, we need faster and more cost-efficient access to manufactured goods that are not made here…

Social Media and Recruiting Talent

Most companies use their corporate social media presence primarily to build customer relationships and attract new business. This makes sense; that’s where the revenue comes from. Also, marketing professionals are more accustomed to targeting that audience. That’s the purpose of marketing and what they’ve been trained to do. Have you thought about how your social…

The Benefits of Keeping an Open Mind with Job Candidates

In the talent recruiting world, it’s common for clients to come to us with specific candidate requirements for their open jobs. The operative word is ‘specific,’ and in many ways, this can be a good thing. Precise requirements tell us that the hiring executive or hiring manager knows exactly what they want in a job…

To Succeed in Sales, Build Trust in Your Local Market

My background is in the medical space, primarily with medical device sales in many different arenas –  hospitals, wound care, respiratory products, life safety equipment, operating rooms, ICU, rehab facilities, senior living communities – you name it. If it relates to medical devices, I have concentrated experience in working with people who manage the marketing,…

Pros of Becoming an Executive Housekeeper in the Hospitality Industry

Prior to becoming a talent recruiter, I worked in hotels and the hospitality field my whole adult life. I started as a bellman and left as a corporate director of brand management for a leading hotel company. Most of the positions I held in between were in the rooms division. While I loved all my…

The More Things Change in Talent Recruiting, the More They Stay the Same

I’ve been in the talent and executive recruiting world for going on 20 years, having entered the industry as a Goodwin Recruiting Partner in the early 2000s. When I first started in the business, things were a little different than they are today. Some practices and methodologies have changed, and surprisingly, some remain exactly the…

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