How Working Remotely Has Impacted My Mental Health
As someone who has struggled with my mental health and burnout in the past, it is extremely important for me to put healthy habits into practice every day and stick to a routine. Working remotely with Goodwin Recruiting gives me the flexibility to avoid burnout by working in my own space and organizing my workday…
Read MoreWhich Cruise Line Trends Will Sail Into 2024?
The cruise line industry is gloriously back in business and breaking pre-pandemic records, as reported by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). CLIA forecasts the number of passengers in 2023 will surpass 2019 numbers, with a projected 31.5 million passengers taking cruises this year, compared to 29.7 million in 2019. Despite the industry’s year-plus shutdown…
Read MoreTrue Stories About Ageism in the Workplace
America’s workforce is aging and I believe attention and action are overdue on two critical fronts. One, there are too many older professionals experiencing age-related discrimination in the workplace. And two, companies are losing a lot by overlooking older workers. Here’s why both issues matter: Impact on people: Research shows that nearly 30% of U.S.…
Read MoreBasic Sign Language Everyone Should Know
September is Deaf Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness around deafness and the issues faced by the deaf and those experiencing hearing loss in our communities. There are a large number of people impacted by hearing loss in our world today – over 1.5 billion, in fact. In the United States and Canada alone, it’s…
Read MoreHiring Managers: What’s the Norm for Candidate Job Tenure?
For most hiring managers and human resources leaders, job tenure is a big consideration when reviewing a job candidate’s resume and work history. Generally, the thought process goes like this: How long has this job candidate been with their current employer? How long did they stay in previous roles? What does this employment history tell…
Read MoreWomen Support Women Through Networking: Find Your Own Tribe!
Girls compete with each other. Women empower one another. In honor of American Business Women’s Day, celebrated each year in the United States on September 22, I wanted to share details on some amazing networking groups that help to empower women across the country and world, including me. When I made the decision to become…
Read MoreEmbrace Career Gaps to Unleash Untapped Talent
In the worlds of job hunting and talent acquisition, where resumes are closely scrutinized, gaps in employment history often raise eyebrows. Human resources professionals and hiring managers can be too quick to dismiss job candidates based on these gaps without delving into the circumstances behind them. There’s a valuable lesson to be learned from a…
Read MoreSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month
Pressure We are living in a world where there is constant pressure from every angle. Pressure to work harder, work less, be a better parent/spouse/friend, be thinner, eat healthier, exercise more, or be more confident in who you are as you are. We feel it at work, at home, in our community, from social media,…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreHow I Started My Recruiting Career
In the wake of Covid’s turbulence, my life took unexpected turns. Like countless others, I bid farewell to the secure haven of the reliable paycheck, choosing instead to pursue my heart’s desires. This journey led me from a stable career path and income in food sales to the realm of commercial real estate photography. While…
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