A long time ago, in our very own galaxy, fans of one of the most popular film franchises of all time proclaimed May the 4th to be Star Wars Day. Today, thanks to the spread of information and ideas on the internet, the holiday is celebrated with more zeal than ever before.
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Once again Congress is faced with the looming specter of a government shutdown. Congressional leaders of both parties are promising that they will avert a shutdown, even if it takes a little longer to complete the funding bills for FY 2017.
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A full-time job will usually take up at least half of our waking hours, so making that time personally fulfilling while also financially rewarding is important. If you’re ready to begin your career journey, it’s helpful to know what your best fit really is. Here are some free tools to help you compare the skills you have, or are interested in developing, with specific career fields and occupations.
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IKEA has loads of money-saving products and solutions to help you save energy and water, reduce waste and promote healthy living. And, on Earth Day, its hosting the IKEA Sustainable Living Your Way event, at most IKEA U.S. stores, in conjunction with Goodwill.
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Thrift shopping isn’t just about trinkets and tote bags. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut going to the same sections of the store that you always visit, but there are some really BIG Goodwill® finds that might fit into your life in surprising ways.
After breaking for its Easter and Passover recess, Congress returns back to Washington D.C. next week to a full plate of legislative items, including some urgent must-pass legislation.
Hard skills and soft skills are both vital to your career success, but training for each type is completely different. Here are ways to think about soft skills as something to develop, and how you can develop them.
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Extending the life of used objects to help the environment is one of our missions. And that goes for textiles, glassware, and almost any other used objects you can think of. This week, we give you three easy ways to reduce your environmental impact.
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Goodwill Industries International (GII) honored seven members of Congress and the President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, Inc. (Little Rock) with the nonprofit’s annual advocacy awards. The awards identify efforts to advance the nonprofit organization’s mission of helping people build careers and gain employment.
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Do you consciously get dressed knowing what you are wearing? Several years ago, Dr. Christina Dean, founder and CEO of Redress, an NGO working to reduce waste in the fashion industry, posed this question. Her message on reuse and sustainability in retail is still just as relevant today. Dean describes the industry as both “wonderful” and “horrific.”
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First impressions matter. Before you head out to your next interview, spend time thinking about what you’ll wear. These guidelines will help you choose just the right attire for your interview.
Getting organized is one thing, but staying organized is quite another! Here are three of the biggest mistakes I see people making as they organize any space, whether it is a closet, kitchen, laundry room, garage or bedroom.
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