Opinion
The Importance of Kindness in the Workplace
Random Acts of Kindness Day (also known as RAK Day) is celebrated annually in the United States on February 17th. Specific to the workplace, the simple act of kindness can have a profound impact on your business. On this Random Acts of Kindness Day, take a moment to learn about some of the many benefits of…
The Best Ways to Market Yourself with Your Resume
Did you know that only about 1% of job seekers who apply for a position are invited for a job interview with the hiring company? In this article, I’m going to give you insights into who those one-percenters are, with specific emphasis on how resumes influence whether job seekers make the invitation list. What…
The Responsibility We Bear on Holocaust Remembrance Day
We are currently facing a time of division that we have not faced in our recent history. Because of this, it becomes crucial to reflect on and learn from the past. The fractures in our society have led to a lack of understanding and empathy. We must remember our shared history, foster healthy dialogue, and…
Use Evolutions in Education to Help Your Team Succeed
This Wednesday, January 24, is International Day of Education. In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this annual date a time for the world to celebrate education and reflect on the importance of learning for development and peace. In this blog, you’ll discover how our education system in the United States evolved and how…
How to Build A Strong Company Culture: Insights for Business Leaders
Knowing how to build a strong company culture is always going to be top of mind if you’re looking to build a successful organization. Do you know what your company culture is currently? How can you tell if it’s good or bad? Have you defined it? If you don’t define what culture is, you still…
6 Things Job Candidates Wish Hiring Managers Understood
I will likely never forget a job interview I had that lasted less than 10 minutes. It was with a local company, and they invited me to interview for the role. The hiring manager asked me about a particular skill set. I told her I had no experience in that area but was more than…
How to Improve Employee Retention
Work has evolved into more than just a way to make a living; it is now a vital aspect of our lives that significantly impacts our overall well-being. A notable trend has emerged over the years, often referred to as The Great Resignation, in which people were and still are taking risks in their quest…
Is the Salary Range You’re Offering Too Broad?
When you post a job opening for your organization, how broad should your salary range be? The answer to this question is of growing importance in the quest for attracting top job applicants and retaining existing team members. As a senior talent recruiter with Goodwin Recruiting, I see a variety of pay ranges offered by…
A Picture of Poverty in America
Merriam-Webster defines poverty as the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions. Given this honest, simple definition, it seems poverty could easily be solved. So why does it still exist in the USA, a country with an abundance of resources? I know I’m not the…
Purposeful Hiring: Exploring How to Interview Candidates Well
If you’re wondering how to interview candidates well, don’t worry, you’re not alone. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for this crucial step in the recruitment process. Each position you’re hiring for comes with its own unique set of duties, responsibilities, tasks, skills, and qualifications. On top of that, you need to consider the qualities a candidate…
