The benefits to a diverse workforce are many. Broad and varied perspectives, increased respect for the company brand, and appeal to a wider consumer base are just a few of the benefits reaped by employers who are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Diversity is a vital component of successful companies, and it requires a thoughtful and intentional plan to recruit and cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Category: Social Good
How Community-Based Nonprofits are Responding to Human Needs in our Community
Nonprofits are so entwined in communities that it is easy sometimes to miss the impact they have on daily life. Consider the organizations with which people come into regular contact – churches, day-care centers, arts programs, human services, youth centers, and the many groups that work to improve the quality of life in communities – but can remain quite unnoticed.
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Grow in Your Golden Years: Learn Fun New Skills Online
Take advantage of the extra time on your hands throughout your golden years to learn and do all the things you always wanted to. The internet is an endless resource for learning new things about skills such as dog training, learning a language, and the culinary arts. When you learn new skills as a senior, you help improve your quality of life during your best years. Why wait? Start today!
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This Year in Retail
As evidenced by previous posts, 2017 has been a year of transformation. From the ever-increasing sophistication and ubiquity of technology to the emergence of new economic and social trends, this year has been massive in the scope of its changes. This theme was certainly prevalent in the retail industry, which experienced multiple large-scale transformations over the year.
Roots of Goodwill®’s Sustainability
Local Goodwill organizations have been environmentally and socially responsible, adhering to the ‘Triple Bottom Line’ of ‘People, Planet and Prosperity’ since before the term existed. Our founder Reverend Edgar J. Helms once said…“Goodwill saves the waste in men and things”.
Changing Workplace Trends: 2017
Technology is pervading the workplace like never before, transforming the very fundamentals of work dynamics. The latest emerging models such as cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics and so on are revolutionizing the way people interact and produce output. The norms of flexibility, better efficiency, productivity, and mobility are said to be the key game changers that will shape the future of work. Here is a deeper look at this newly shaped future of work.
Three TED Talks on Technology in the Workplace
Technology is rapidly transforming the workplace. There will be advancements that will not only change how we work but also how we find jobs. Here are a few interesting TED talks on the future of work.
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The Impact of Technology in the Workplace
It is no secret that technology has had a major impact on today’s workforce. The way we work, how long we work, from where we work and the efficiency of our work has been greatly influenced by technology. Understanding the advantages, challenges and complexities of technology will be crucial for any job seeker, employer, supervisor or employee in today’s workforce.
You’re Going to Need Digital Skills at Work
Automation may be the most recognized threat to employment for many people on the lower end of the skills spectrum, but there’s a more immediate concern that’s affecting industry and dampening employment on middle-skills career paths—the digital skills gap.
Prepare for the Robot Takeover… Kind Of
The rapid spread of automation across the working world has many wondering what their jobs may look like in the future. Some have even started questioning if their profession may exist within the next 10-20 years. The continuing tremendous impact of technology on the workplace is undeniable.
Career Support for a Young Adult with a Disability
In the United States, more than 50 million people report having a disability, and many of them go to work every day just like the rest of the population. But many others still struggle with finding the right pathway–they can get discouraged and never try finding work again. Here at Goodwill, we don’t want that for anyone!
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Hiring People with Disabilities Eases the Labor Shortage
Employing more people with disabilities increases the talent pool. It is hard to read a business publication these days without mention of “the labor shortage”. US employers are continuing to comment on how hard it is to find good talent.
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