Leadership

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…

Celebrate National Volunteer Month  

April is National Volunteer Month – a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by donating their time and talents to worthy causes.    Why volunteer?     Volunteering is a great way to give back or make a difference in someone’s life. It brings people together and strengthens the…

Eying a C-Suite Job? Here’s How to Get It. 

Our hats are off to every professional aspiring to a C-suite job or a better C-level position in today’s environment. The exciting although complex challenges of these top roles are rich and more diverse than ever, and while opportunities are abundant for smart, focused candidates, competition is also fierce. We offer current insights and sound…

Learning from the Talent Shortage, and What it Means for 2022 

Attracting and retaining skilled talent has always been a goal of successful organizations. Employees are the lifeblood of a company, after all! The right mix of hardworking and talented individuals is the ticket to a long lifespan of future successes. And while organizations have always competed to recruit the most talented individuals and keep them…

Our Core Values: Integrity in Everything We Do

At Goodwin Recruiting, we’ve implemented seven core values that guide our decision-making and business practices. These core values are at the heart of everything we do, so much so that we review them at the start of every company meeting. Our team knows them inside and out and understands that sticking to our values is…

What are effective recruitment strategies?

Attracting Top Talent: What are Recruitment Strategies?

Recruiting great employees isn’t just about filling immediate roles, it’s also about laying the groundwork for future success. The impact of high-performing individuals can ripple throughout the company, bringing positive change to different areas of its operations and fueling long-term growth and competitiveness. That’s why it’s essential to assess your recruitment strategies. Recruitment strategies play…

How 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…

Hospitality Managers: 4 Ways to Position Yourself Ahead of the Pack As Companies Begin to Rehire

The past two months have been exceedingly difficult for the hospitality industry. COVID-19-related closures have pushed thousands of qualified hospitality managers out of their careers and into a state of uncertainty. Now, as states across the country are beginning to lift their restrictions, our ever-resilient industry is preparing to go back to work. Amid cautious…

4 Ways to Remain an Effective Leader During Difficult Times

During uncertain times, the world looks at their leaders closely. This proves itself to be just as true in business, no matter the size of the organization. Today, more than ever, effective leaders have a chance to show what they are made of and gain the loyalty and trust of their teams. It does not…

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