Diversity & Inclusion
What Is America’s Impact on Manufacturing in the Global Economy?
We’ve been hearing a lot about developments and advancements in U.S. manufacturing. Much of it is in the context of corporate America’s response to supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic. It’s a painful reality. For economic growth and stability, we need faster and more cost-efficient access to manufactured goods that are not made here…
The Benefits of Keeping an Open Mind with Job Candidates
In the talent recruiting world, it’s common for clients to come to us with specific candidate requirements for their open jobs. The operative word is ‘specific,’ and in many ways, this can be a good thing. Precise requirements tell us that the hiring executive or hiring manager knows exactly what they want in a job…
Pros of Becoming an Executive Housekeeper in the Hospitality Industry
Prior to becoming a talent recruiter, I worked in hotels and the hospitality field my whole adult life. I started as a bellman and left as a corporate director of brand management for a leading hotel company. Most of the positions I held in between were in the rooms division. While I loved all my…
International Human Rights Day
During a recent DEI Council meeting, one of my teammates opened a fortune cookie to find a fortune that read, “Human Rights: Know Them, Demand Them, Defend Them”. How appropriate, right? I love the simplicity of this statement, and it really packs a punch! We recognize International Human Rights Day on December 10th each year,…
How to Be a More Competitive Employer in the Financial World
The global financial industry has experienced dramatic disruptions over the past several years and innovation is not slowing down. From digital money to finance apps and intelligent, personalized services that cater to individuals, the industry is transforming before our eyes. To support and sustain advancement, demand and competition for top talent has never been greater,…
On Boss’s Day, I’m Celebrating Starting My Own Business
For years I was told that I should open my own restaurant, and I always balked at the idea. The insistence of others that I become my own boss seemed crazy. You see, I put years into running other people’s businesses and was always amazed at how much more they worked than I did –…
The Many Reasons I Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year in the United States from September 15 to October 15 by honoring “the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.” Each year has a different theme, with the theme for 2022 being “Unidos: Inclusivity…
My Amazing Life as a Traveling Nomad Recruiter
What does living as a nomad mean? Adjective. Nomadic people travel from place to place rather than living in one place all the time. Recruiting allows me to have an endless amount of freedom, exploring the country or even going outside of the country. You can live anywhere and be successful. To really understand what…
What Is the Primary Reason New Employees Leave a Job Soon After Hire?
📊 The results are in! 📊 At Goodwin Recruiting, we recently asked our network of hiring managers, recruiters, and job candidates to share the top reason why a candidate would leave a job soon after being hired. The results we received on early employee turnover were across the board but ultimately pointed to a lack…
It Was Only 10 a.m. When I Realized New York Would Never Be the Same…
Back in 2001, I was working as the assistant general manager at a fine dining restaurant at The Plaza hotel in New York City. On the night of Monday, September 10, I was visiting my dad on Long Island. I decided to spend the night and head into Manhattan in the morning. The next…
