Like a lot of parents of young kids, we don’t get out a whole lot. When you’re on a tight budget that includes monthly childcare that costs more than your mortgage, it’s hard to justify hiring a sitter for just about anything. But as Valentine’s Day approaches and cold, wintry nights take hold, we decided to made an exception to our normal rule.
This year is an election year, resulting in a shorter legislative calendar for Congress so that lawmakers can have ample time on the campaign trail. This means in order to gain lawmakers’ attentions and for policies to get pushed through this year, advocates must be smarter in their efforts.
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In part two of our four-part series on recruiting, let’s explore the advantage of external recruiters to both the job seeker and employer.
Did you know that 56% of Americans would enjoy receiving second hand gifts? According to this survey, there has been an uptick in fashion waste awareness, especially in older millennials, who fall under the category of welcoming the idea of giving and getting a thrifted present.
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January is National Mentoring Month. I’ve been fortunate to have a number of mentors in my life including family, teachers, friends and colleagues who have all helped me advance in my career, overcome challenges or provided another perspective on something I may have been struggling with.
Over the last several months, students in Longview, WA, have learned the power of perseverance. Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region offers GED test prep classes for youth and adults to prepare for GED tests.
After the flurry of the New Year, with family gatherings and breaks from school winding down, we’re given a few moments to reflect on all that happened in 2019 and how we can make 2020 an even better year.
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Nearly every state legislature – with the exception of Texas, North Dakota, Montana and Nevada – will be holding a legislative session this year, and the vast majority of them are convening this month.
Job hunters may wonder about recruiters. Today, in the first of a series, we will explore some common industry terms.
'Tis the season of upgrading to downgrades! Yes, it’s January! The holidays are over now (insert sigh of relief here) and like many people, the onslaught of stuff and relief that it’s FINALLY over has put me squarely in purge mode. Lots of us are. This is exactly why January thrifting may be my favorite time of year.
