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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…
Should I Use a Recruiter for My Music Company?
Deciding whether to use a staffing and recruiting firm for your music agency, record label, music label, advertising company, music publishing, or media company can be a big decision. Here are some things to consider as you explore using a recruiting agency for the music industry: Proven Recruiting Experience: Look for a recruiting company with…
Goodwin Recruiting Recognized as a Forbes Best Recruiting Firm of 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jillian Tedeschi Regan Communications 617-833-0507 jtedeschi@regancomm.com Goodwin Recruiting Recognized for 4th Year in a Row as a Forbes ‘Best Executive Recruiting Firm’ and ‘Best Professional Recruiting Firm’ in America Exeter, NH (May 25, 2023) – Goodwin Recruiting announced today that the leading recruitment company and job search agency located…
The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT
Listen to this blog (9 min): The fastest-growing consumer app of all time has taken the world and internet by storm. ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, was launched by San Francisco-based OpenAI in November 2022. A mere two months later, it had already attracted 100 million users. By comparison, it took TikTok nine…
How I Used a Layoff and Severance Pay to Launch My Own Business
After enduring eight corporate reorganizations in 20 years, I became a casualty of the latest business downsizing and reorganizations. Year after year, the fear of losing my job loomed over me, creating tremendous stress. Further, my continuous hard work each year was met with minimal salary increases as I had already reached the maximum pay…
Quick Guide to Building Effective Property Management Teams
As a talent recruiting specialist, one of my areas of focus is helping companies in the property management industry fortify their teams. This often includes sourcing talent for tough-to-fill positions and job vacancies at property management companies, real estate firms (including real estate investment firms), commercial and residential rental properties, investment properties, commercial property management…
The Daughters of the Great Depression and How They Shaped Gender Equality
With Gender Equality Month wrapping up, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the women who have helped shape women’s rights and the privileges we often take for granted today. Susan B. Anthony, Gloria Steinem, Malala Youssafza, and Freda Kalou, just to name a few. The wonderful achievements of women are never-ending, and I’m grateful to all of those who made such an impact on gender equality. The women I want to reflect on today are the daughters of the Great Depression,…
Employee Recognition for the Win!
Over the last 8 years, my recruiting career has led me to speak with job seekers every day. In those conversations, I always ask what’s most important to them outside of salary and benefits; not because those aren’t important factors, but because as recruiters, we like to dig a little deeper into the intangibles. Obviously, answers…
International Human Rights Day
During a recent DEI Council meeting, one of my teammates opened a fortune cookie to find a fortune that read, “Human Rights: Know Them, Demand Them, Defend Them”. How appropriate, right? I love the simplicity of this statement, and it really packs a punch! We recognize International Human Rights Day on December 10th each year,…
An Interview with Tor Stave: Master Carpenter and Senior Recruiter
Senior Recruiting Partner, Tor Stave, talks through why he traded the construction business for recruiting. Tor, what made you want to pursue a career in construction? I had a summer job working with an electrician and quickly discovered I had good mechanical abilities. I eventually started doing cabinetry, working with all types of beautiful materials….
