Is There a Smile Behind the Mask?
The customer service industry has been turned on its head, closed, and is reinventing itself to re-open. In addition to social distancing, which requires restaurants to lose half their tables and retail to limit their occupancy, all customer-facing personnel are required to wear masks. Beyond that, there are requirements across the country that require masking-up…
Read MoreDo You Have an Inclusive Recruitment Strategy?
Due to recent events, companies are taking a hard look at their recruitment strategies. Some have had to dust off their old ones, and many may have to start from scratch. Either way, inclusivity in the workplace is essential to the health and wealth of your business. In fact, it has been noted that candidates…
Read MoreWant Your Dream Job? Avoid These 10 Common Mistakes
With the country preparing to get everyone back to work in a whole new normal, it is crucial to prepare for the job interview process! With a very deep candidate pool these days, it’s essential to consider all of the pitfalls that are out there and how to avoid them. It is important to make…
Read MorePRNewswire Press Release: Forbes Names Goodwin Recruiting One of America’s Best Recruiting Firms 2020
NEWS PROVIDED BY Goodwin Recruiting Jun 10, 2020, 08:38 ET -Rankings Released by Forbes Magazine and Analytics Firm Statista- CONCORD, N.H., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Forbes and Statista have come together over the last four years to award the title of America’s Best Recruiting Firms to organizations in the categories of Executive Search and Professional & Specialist Search. Surveys were conducted among HR and…
Read MoreFree to Be…You and Me…EEOC
In 1776, the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,” were penned into the Declaration of Independence as our new nation was formed. In 2020, we are still trying to reflect this reality in the actions of our society. Things were far from equal at that time, but…
Read MoreFor the Love of Bacon
Lately, it feels, each time we turn a corner, there is more bad news looming. In these times, we seek comfort, familiarity, common ground, joy…and BACON! Some label it an obsession, an unhealthy choice, or a breakfast staple. Those in the know, cherish it, love it, and cannot live without it. Let us cast worry…
Read MoreGoodwin Recruiting Ranks As One of Forbes America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms 2020
Goodwin Recruiting is honored to be ranked as one of the top 250 professional recruiting firms in Forbes America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms for 2020. No matter if you are a job seeker pining for the perfect position or a hiring manager needing assistance finding talent, Goodwin Recruiting is here for you. For over 20…
Read MoreCreating a Data-Driven Recruitment Process
Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, once wrote, “The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.” Data mining and the utilization of big data have been deployed throughout every business function, including Human Resources. Using standard data-driven recruitment metrics has become an essential tool in developing a successful hiring plan.…
Read MoreHow to Look Good on Zoom: Tips for All Ages, in the Office and From Home
Nearly everyone has been dragged, kicking and screaming, into the modern world of webcam communication instead of face-to-face. Webcams have been popular in the recruiting industry for a long time, and Zoom has managed to come to the forefront for both business and personal use. If This Were a Movie, the Director Would Be Fired!…
Read MoreHow to Terminate With Compassion and Kindness: Terminating Is Never Easy, But It Can Be Done Humanely
With COVID-19, companies are needing to let go of staff as a reaction to the decrease in their business. Some are being transparent and explaining the reasoning, while others are being disrespectful. In the past week, I have heard too many firsthand stories of how employees were terminated improperly. In one case, a candidate was…
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