While presidential elections get the media attention, “off-year” elections are a chance for voters to elect men and women who will have immediate impacts on their daily lives. Several states will be holding elections this November 5th.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
MY STORY: Dylan Snell
Dylan Snell was a high school dropout with a criminal background by age 19. With support from Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, he earned a high school diploma and is now a project manager at an electrical supply company.
Three Tips for Managing Stress on the Job
Stress. We have all experienced at least some level of stress in our lives, whether it be financial, health, work or in our relationships. Today I will share three tips for dealing with work-related stress.
Fall Handbag Inspiration, So You Can Carry Your World On (Or Off) Your Shoulders
More often than not, I find myself leaving my apartment with just my phone. I’ve seriously downsized the amount of things I carry with me when I go out, keeping all of my most-used credit cards, license and some cash in the back of my phone case.
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Congress Returns from Recess
As Congress wraps up their first week back in session after a six-week long recess, much remains on their list of priorities. First and foremost is to hammer out a deal to keep the government open past the September 30 end of the fiscal year.
GOODWILL® HELPS NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNERS GO BACK TO SCHOOL
Back-to-school season is an exciting time of year, evoking traditional images of friends reunited, college dormitories and football rivalries. But for many of today’s students, this time of year holds very different associations. The population of learners is diversifying, as are employer needs in a changing job market.
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3 Unique DIY Ideas to Make a Spooky Halloween Entryway!
Halloween is one of our favorite times of year and offers plenty of opportunities to show your fun, scary or original side off to friends and family. Give guests a treat before ever opening the door.
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Three Challenges – and Possible Solutions – in a Multi-Generational Workplace
For the first time in our history, there are five generations in the workplace. While every person is unique, we see generational differences in how we conduct business and communicate, differences that can present challenges in the workplace. Let’s explore three today.
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Secondhand September
The ninth month of the year has always been a special one. The return of cool breezes, the leaves beginning to turn, and back-to-school season. It also has a more recent addition to the list of celebration-worthy arrivals. It now also marks the return of Secondhand September
Tell Your Senators to ACT NOW to Protect Jobs for People with Disabilities and Veterans
Nonprofit agencies including many local Goodwill® organizations provide a critical source of employment through the AbilityOne® Program to nearly 40,000 people with significant disabilities, including more than 2,800 veterans with disabilities.
My Story: Angel Beyersdorfer
Angel struggled with drug addiction for nearly a decade, but it intensified after she lost several close family members. She couldn’t keep a job and lost her home as well as her children. She also ended up incarcerated. When Angel was first hired as a donation attendant at Goodwill in mid-2016, she was five months sober.
Advice for Experienced Workers
Whether you are a Baby Boomer or from Generation X, the workplace is much different from the beginning of your career. This week, I offer advice for those of us who fall into the seasoned worker category.
