Diversity & Inclusion
Mental Health and the Workplace: A Critical Connection
Mental health plays a significant role in an individual’s well-being, productivity, and overall success in the workplace. As the lines between personal and professional life blur in today’s fast-paced, digital world, the importance of supporting mental health at work has become more pronounced than ever for today’s leaders and managers – and top talent, too….
Interview Salary Questions: Transparency or Trap?
Hiring managers and job seekers may find this article helpful in providing guidance on asking and answering questions about salary during job interviews. Having been a recruiting partner with Goodwin Recruiting for more than 2.5 years, along with years of management experience in the hospitality industry, I’ve conducted my fair share of job interviews –…
Great Ways to Support Both Introverted and Extroverted Employees
It is inspiring to see employers recognizing the unique and differing strengths that introverts and extroverts bring to their teams and company success. By implementing strategies that cater to both types of personalities, these inclusive-minded employers are making their work environments and initiatives more comfortable and satisfying to individuals, helping employees perform to their fullest…
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A with Antonio Soto & Jamaloan Abraham
National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15th to October 15th each year. It celebrates “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” We interviewed two of our Senior Recruiting Partners, Antonio Soto and Jamaloan Abraham, to learn more about National…
Create Volunteer Days for Your Company
September 5 is International Day of Charity, established in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly “to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.” This power-packed day of recognition is celebrated globally, including and especially through corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate volunteer programs. Company-sponsored initiatives that provide employee volunteering opportunities go a long…
5 Big Reasons to Diversify Your Team
Along with shifting demographics in the U.S. population, and therefore within the American workforce, there is a growing focus among employers on creating diverse workplaces – with more women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are entering and advancing within their organizations. Corporate efforts to evolve with and embrace…
Best Practices for Background Checks on Job Candidates
Background checks are enormously important to today’s employers, playing a critical role in the interview and hiring process. Many employers are updating and refining their policies around background checks to better safeguard their businesses and maintain trust with clients, employees, business partners, and all company stakeholders. There’s a lot at stake today with so many…
Celebrate National Black Business Month by Empowering Entrepreneurs!
August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and support the significant contributions of Black-owned businesses and Black entrepreneurs in the United States. There are many ways to celebrate Black-owned businesses and the dedicated owners who make up this thriving and expanding community of entrepreneurs. Consider the substantial value and positive influence they…
It’s Time to Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day!
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day in the United States. This annual date was declared in August 1988 by President Ronald Reagan as a time to honor older Americans who have “achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country.” The realities stated in Reagan’s proclamation were so relevant then, and they’re…
The Pros and Cons of Being a Talent Recruiter
If you’re thinking about or actively exploring a career as a talent recruiter, you might be interested in knowing some real-world pros and cons of the profession. You might also be interested in the life-changing impacts that talent recruiting is known to have on professionals who choose and thrive in this career. Every role has…
