What’s a surefire way to visually warm up a forgotten corner of your home, brighten your kitchen storage, or make your favorite outfit shine? Why not add the glowing patina of brass, copper, or gold? These often-expensive metals don’t have to break your bank when you shop for them secondhand so read on for some tips and pictures of these favorite thrift haul finds.
Connecting State Leaders with Goodwill®
As the Donald Trump presidency begins and his administration takes shape, there will naturally be a large focus on the federal government and the work of the executive and legislative branches. State and local governments are hard at work as well, and while issues are being debated in Congress over a long period of time, we should find more opportunities to engage at the state level.
What’s Working in Top Fortune Companies (and Nonprofits Too!)
As the economy improves, the battle for talent continues to heat up. With new job opportunities opening up and more forecast on the horizon, organizations must respond by executing better strategies for recruiting and retaining talent. What are some of the proven best practices that you can replicate in your organization? Here’s what is trending on the talent management “front lines.”
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Using Twitter as a Job Search Tool
Job seekers used to pull out the employment section of a newspaper and circle job postings that interested them. Today, social media broadens the avenues at your disposable when seeking a job or career advice. Here's how to use Twitter in your job search.
Turn Up the Texture
If there’s one shopping tip that will successfully lead you to exciting purchases no matter what you seek, it’s this: try new textures! This goes for fashion, home decor, and—hey, even grocery shopping! As shoppers, we tend to play it safe by sticking with the things that are comfortable for us. But life is about taking chances and adding some new fabrics and feelings to your home and closet is a safe way to try new things.
Don't Leave Your Money on the Table
Last year more than 27 million eligible workers and families received over $67 billion with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). However, every year the IRS estimates that one out of five qualified taxpayers are leaving money on the table by not using the credit. On January 27, also known as EITC Awareness Day, those who qualify can receive help to keep that money in their pocket.
The Key to Talent Management: Insider Investment
Discuss talent management and one of the immediate thoughts which begins to percolate is recruitment. How do we find the people we need? Should we use a recruiting firm? How do we leverage social media? While all these questions are important, they can overlook a key first step: talent management begins with the talent already in our organizations! Below are strategies used by two local Goodwill organizations to develop talent.
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My Story: Derrick Glass
More than 20 years ago, Derrick Glass's vocational rehabilitation counselor referred him to Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont for a vocational evaluation to assess his work skills, seek services and programs that could help him become more independent, and learn the skills necessary to become a successful employee. Derrick has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism, but he thrives in his work environment by offering outstanding customer service and valuing the contributions of the individuals he encounters.
Managing Emotions in the Workplace
Expressing emotion is a big part of what makes us human, so it’s natural that emotions (both positive and negative) are present in the workplace. Learn more about emotional intelligence and five ways to improve it at work.
Add Some Greenery to Your Life
Every year, designers and stylists eager for a fresh take on what’s fashionable excitedly await the announcement of the Pantone color of the year. For 2017, the zesty hue Greenery—nature’s signature pigment which symbolizes a new start—is taking center stage and will influence decor and dressing alike for the next several seasons. To whet your appetite for the year ahead, here are just a few ways we’ve seen this statement color on Goodwill® finds in the past!
