Leadership
Promoting Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
I’m writing today to shed light on an important topic that much too often gets overlooked in life, and specifically the workplace: Mental Health Awareness. While we all strive to excel in our jobs, it’s essential to recognize that mental health plays a significant role in our overall well-being and productivity. First and foremost, I…
A Primer on Creating an Inclusive Workplace
In the current labor market, employees are increasingly concerned with being able to present their full self at work. Often, this involves attributes that would fall under discrimination laws. Specifically, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws make it illegal to discriminate against people of diverse backgrounds. Whether these issues come up through the candidate asking…
Goodwin Recruiting Recognized as a Forbes Best Recruiting Firm of 2024
Media Contact: E.J. Powers Montagne Powers 603.644.3200 x11 ej@montagnepowers.com Goodwin Recruiting Recognized by Statista for 5th Year in a Row as a ‘Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm’ and for 4th Year in a Row as a ‘Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firm’ Exeter, NH (May 8, 2024) – Goodwin Recruiting announced today that the…
Popular Payment Trends of 2024
Consumer spending is strong and the U.S. economy looks bright with nearly all industries having contributed to unanticipated growth in late 2023. Leading up to today’s positive economic climate, and even during uncertain economic times in recent years, one major propeller of buying behaviors and business growth is the rising prevalence of digital and mobile…
How to Prevent Interview Ghosting
In 2024, it can sometimes feel as if ‘ghosting’ is the new norm. Ghosting refers to a variety of things related to cutting off communication with someone, but in the world of recruiting and hiring, “ghosting” is more commonly heard regarding someone not showing up for an interview. And this can happen on both the candidate…
Partner With a Recruiting Firm: It’s a Smart Move in Today’s Hiring Market
Hiring top talent is more challenging than ever in today’s fast-paced, competitive business landscape. CEOs, presidents, and business owners are faced with the daunting task of finding and onboarding skilled professionals who not only have the right qualifications, skill sets, and experience, but who also align with their company culture and values. In the current…
Today’s Manufacturers Need a Strong Company Culture
As a senior talent recruiting partner specializing in manufacturing roles, I’m continually impressed to see how much goes into operating today’s manufacturing companies. Change, transformation, and investments are constant, from supplies and machinery to new technologies, machine upkeep and maintenance, and managing overhead, operating costs, training, and continuous improvement. It can be quite complex to…
Looking for Passive Job Candidates? Use a Trusted Recruiting Firm.
According to data from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the average cost per employee hire is nearly $4,700. Various factors can affect the cost, including organization size, location, and industry, as well as the specific role that is filled. No matter your organization’s per-hire investment in talent, the amount is surely high enough…
Using Recruiters to Paint Your Unique Hospitality Experience
The quest for excellence is taking new directions in the dynamic world of hospitality. We see it every day in talent recruiting. Owners and operators across all sectors of the hospitality business – from lodging to food and beverage, travel and tourism, and entertainment and recreation – are on a journey of evolution to create…
How to Support Neurodiverse Employees
Supporting neurodiversity is sometimes overlooked in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversation, but it’s an important initiative. Employing and supporting neurodiverse individuals is key to creating a well-rounded and dynamic workforce and company culture. Research suggests that up to 15-20% of the U.S. population is neurodivergent, meaning that most of us likely interact in some…
