Leadership
Great Ways to Support Both Introverted and Extroverted Employees
It is inspiring to see employers recognizing the unique and differing strengths that introverts and extroverts bring to their teams and company success. By implementing strategies that cater to both types of personalities, these inclusive-minded employers are making their work environments and initiatives more comfortable and satisfying to individuals, helping employees perform to their fullest…
Sari Gillen included in iAdvance Senior Care article
Why New Employees Leave in the First Three Months, and How to Stop It By Paige Cerulli Recently, Goodwin Recruiting’s Area Director of Recruiting, Sari Gillen, was included in an iAdvance Senior Care article about why new employees have been leaving roles in senior living and healthcare within the first three months, and ways…
7 Reasons to Interview That Overqualified Candidate
Hiring managers who sense a candidate is overqualified for an open position often struggle in deciding whether to interview that candidate. After all, they have legitimate concerns: Why is this person applying for a role that’s beneath their current or past roles? Will they stay long-term or leave when something better comes along? Will they remain engaged and interested…
The Carryout Revolution: Is Your Restaurant Ready?
Consumer dining habits have dramatically changed in recent years, with more people choosing takeout and delivery over traditional sit-down dining experiences. Convenience and busy lifestyles continue to make carryout and delivery an important part of people’s lives – and winners in the restaurant industry are paying attention. I worked in restaurant management and operations for…
Your Management Style, Unpacked
There are many different management styles, and for better or worse, they play a decisive role in shaping team performance, engagement, morale, and overall organizational success. There are also many factors that influence how successful a particular management style can be. These include different employee personalities and levels of experience, the nature of the work,…
What Actually Makes a Great Hire in Hospitality?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my lengthy career in hospitality, including as an industry recruiting specialist, it’s that hiring is rarely as straightforward as we want it to be. On paper, the candidate selection process seems simple enough: experience, tenure, technical skills, industry knowledge. We review resumes from hundreds of job seekers, conduct interviews, check references, and hope we find the right people…
Real LinkedIn Success Hacks: Authenticity and the Right Tools
Most marketing teams use LinkedIn the same way they use every other social platform: Focus on relevant keywords, post content, promote posts that do well, and track engagement. That’s not a bad strategy. It’s just missing the bigger opportunity. The biggest winners on LinkedIn are those who focus on telling real stories, building relationships…
How Managers Lose Their Best Employees
After interviewing thousands of job candidates during my years in management and recruiting, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern. The pattern provides insights into why managers lose their best employees – and how great managers retain them. Whenever I ask candidates, “What are the three most important things to you in a work environment?” – the answers…
Should You Apply for Jobs if You’re Not Fully Qualified?
Job postings often read like a casting call for the perfect candidate. For many job seekers, the qualifications look like a long wish list for someone who may not even exist. You’ve probably seen them. Advanced degree. Ten years of experience. Fluent in five software platforms. Leadership credentials. Industry certifications. And so on. Many professionals will not apply for a…
What Great Hospitality Professionals Have in Common
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about transitioning from hospitality into talent recruiting is connecting with talented hospitality professionals from a completely different perspective. Every week, I speak with candidates from all corners of the industry. Some have impressive titles. Some have worked for well-known brands. Some have resumes that immediately grab attention. And some don’t. What I’m reminded of time and again is that the…
