Managers and the Importance of Team Recognition
Managers – do you use handwritten notes to express appreciation to your employees or peers when they do good work? If so, do you ever wonder what they do with those notes? My guess is that we all have some tucked away as evidence of the times and ways we made notable differences during our…
Read MoreWhy, After 13 Years, I’ve Gone Back to My Natural Curls?
I was born with hair, and lots of it! When I was little my mom told me that other women would KILL for hair like mine. As I grew older, I noticed all of the popular girls had straight and mostly blonde hair. But I continued with my dark, curly, and sometimes unruly hair (and…
Read MoreThe Art of Professional Networking
If you’ve been on the job market for any length of time, someone has likely told you why networking is essential. It’s true. The ‘multiplier effect’ of networking during a job search is a powerful tool to have working for you. You tell three people, and each of them tells three people, and so on.…
Read MorePave a Road to Success in Hospitality Management
Lately, it seems the hospitality industry and hospitality businesses are getting a bad rap when it comes to social media and the news. But the truth is, the hospitality industry has fantastic opportunities to offer. If you put in the effort, you will achieve success. Here are some reasons why the hospitality industry is a…
Read MoreCelebrating New Zealand During Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the United States, celebrating the many contributions made by people from this region of the world. They include people from New Zealand, New Guinea, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Vietnam, the Philippines, Samoa, Thailand, Kiribati, the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, the Solomon Islands,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Mental Health Days
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s time to break the stigma of mental illness. Employers can really take the lead in shifting preconceived notions attached to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Mental Wellness is Important This may come as a shock, but mental health days are just as important as sick…
Read MoreEEO: Keep It Simple
The term Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) may be common knowledge, but it’s not commonly understood. Relating it to a real-life situation always helps to clarify what something means. You want everyone at your party to be treated the same way. That’s equal. You let everyone at your party help out: with setting up, DJing,…
Read MoreCoaching, Communicating, and Caring: One Recruiter’s Journey at Goodwin Recruiting
Senior Recruiting Partner & Coach Emerine Kelsey discusses her life-changing recruiting journey with our Goodwin team: Emerine, you have a unique story! How did you end up here at Goodwin Recruiting? I’ve done a lot of things, been in a lot of different roles, and I’ve had a lot of opportunities in my life. I…
Read MoreHow YOU Can Make a Difference on Earth Day
Who remembers those PSA commercials featuring Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl? Only you can prevent forest fires. Give a hoot – don’t pollute! Or the Sesame Street cartoon where Frank the fish calls Carl on the phone to tell him not to leave the water running while brushing his teeth or the lake will…
Read MoreFixing the Supply Chain Calls for Strong Leadership and Resilience
Covid-19, in conjunction with longstanding supply chain deficiencies, unleashed calamitous disruptions in domestic and international supply chains. The domino effects continue to reverberate throughout industries, financial markets, and directly to consumers who are paying higher prices and waiting longer to receive goods. The pandemic brought into stark and painful focus the challenges that have existed…
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