Each month, the Social Good Blog highlights news and resources on a specific topic. In November, we’re resources on how nonprofits can keep citizens engaged during periods of transition in addition to a few ways that individuals can help.
Good benefits can add up to be more valuable than salary dollars. If you are new to full-time work, or if you didn’t have benefits in your job in the past, reviewing all of the benefits that an organization may offer and figuring out what you might or might not need can be a balancing act.
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I love the utilitarian look of industrial interior design. It seems like peppering my home with sturdy, durable pieces somehow grounds the space so I love to add pipes, cement, and wood accents when I can. For that worn look that adds authenticity to industrial pieces, buying or creating your own décor in this style from second-hand goods is really the best way to go. Don’t you think that one of the best aspects of industrial décor is that everything seems to have a story? Why not start with items that have already lived before you bought them then do some updates to make them your own?
Regardless of the outcome, this year's election was hard on our country. There are a number of unknowns concerning what the results at the federal, state, and local levels will mean for the interests of Goodwill®, the charitable sector, and those we serve. What we do know is that there is an abundance of opportunity.
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There are a great number of issues that Congress and a new Administration will have to address – issues that affect local Goodwill organizations and the people they serve. Yet, it could be argued that the majority of the three Presidential debates focused on delivering one-liners that were played over and over again by major news networks, rather than focusing on substantive issues.
Within 90 days, I lost everything but my life. I lost my career as an executive with the Jacksonville (FL) Chamber of Commerce, my car and my apartment. I now see how mental issues plus my hedonistic, promiscuous lifestyle led me to this point. I struggled with addiction for a decade.
If you haven’t selected an insurance plan before, you may be confused about where to start. Listed below are the answers to five common questions about choosing a health care plan.
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Have you heard about capsule wardrobes yet? I hadn’t until recently, but I think I’ve just identified my big year-end goal: to create a minimalist closet that works for my style, my lifestyle, and in which every single item feels like a perfect 10. If I plan it well, nearly every piece of clothing will complement the others saving me tons of time getting ready in the morning. Since I’ll be working with a structured number of pieces, my closet will finally have a little breathing room instead of feeling messy and cramped! Interested in joining me? Here’s a little more about the process.
Learn more about the benefits of voting for voters and nonprofits in addition to how Goodwill® has been engaged in this year's election process.
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What is typically considered when measuring business success? Most business professionals are accustomed to evaluating success based on revenue, customer conversions, website traffic and perhaps even audience impressions. But have you ever tracked success based on how responsible your brand is in creating social value?
