Diversity & Inclusion
5 Must-Read Books for Recruiters & Hiring Managers
August 9th is National Book Lovers Day, a day to put our smart phones down and get back to the basics of reading a good old book. What better day to share these 5 great reads for recruiters and hiring managers? Grab a coffee, find a comfy couch, and read about recruitment and hiring strategies…
How Can My Company Better Support Disabled Workers?
With July 26th being National Disability Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to connect on ways to better support disabled workers. National Disability Independence Day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and works to ensure equal opportunities for those…
A Personal Story About Weight Discrimination
Managing my weight has always been a struggle. As a kid, I was referred to as “chubby” or “pudgy.” Of course, those words had a lasting impact on my body image, just as disparaging remarks can deeply affect any child or adolescent. My self-image and mental health suffered as I approached and entered my teenage…
Independence Day Trivia – 23 Facts and Figures
The Fourth of July, formally known as Independence Day in the United States, is best known for its red, white, and blue adornment of food, drink, fireworks, and of course, outdoor festivities with family and friends. The holiday is a summertime staple. Before you break out the sparklers, sunscreen, and barbecue grill on this most-celebrated…
How to Avoid Weight Discrimination in Hiring
In 2019, after spending decades working in the hospitality industry, I started my recruiting career with Goodwin Recruiting. Being so involved in the talent recruiting and hiring process for more than five years now has opened my eyes to a lot of unconscious bias – from age to gender and sexual orientation, as well as…
Juneteenth: Expand Your Knowledge
“Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” – Coretta Scott King Juneteenth is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on June 19th. It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of African American history and culture. This Juneteenth, here are some ways to celebrate,…
8 Ways to Create an Inclusive LGBTQIAA+ Workplace
Company leaders and our society in general learn more each day about important considerations surrounding employee gender identity, pronouns, sexual orientation, and more. We are also learning how inclusive language, human resource diversity and inclusion policies, employee resource groups, and a more inclusive workplace culture are driving healthier, more welcoming and inclusive environments among today’s…
May Is Older Americans Month in the USA
As an aging professional and business owner, I feel the best that I have felt in years and remain optimistic about my business and future. Like it or not, we are all getting older. In fact, we are living longer than our predecessors, due in large part to people engaging in healthier aging practices, as…
Understanding the Preferred Language of People with Disabilities
How do we address someone with a disability – at work, in school, and in our personal lives? Is there a right or wrong way? Given the 2020 estimate that 13.4% of the U.S. population had some form of disability, this critical question about disability language deserves the attention and understanding of everyone in our…
The Daughters of the Great Depression and How They Shaped Gender Equality
With Gender Equality Month wrapping up, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the women who have helped shape women’s rights and the privileges we often take for granted today. Susan B. Anthony, Gloria Steinem, Malala Youssafza, and Freda Kalou, just to name a few. The wonderful achievements of women are never-ending, and I’m grateful to all of those who made such an impact on gender equality. The women I want to reflect on today are the daughters of the Great Depression,…
