Category: The Goodwill Blog

Promotions at work are great for your career, but they can mean putting any public benefits that you receive at risk. You’ve got a tough choice to make, and there are a number of factors you will need to consider in order to do what is best for your future. Advancing in your career and managing your money well will impact your well-being for years to come. Whatever path you choose, make sure you are investing in your own long-term best interests.

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I love making one-of-a-kind gifts for my friends and family every holiday season, but if you’re like me, it’s hard to find the time to craft something completely from scratch. That’s why I love being able to repurpose thrifted goods into something that is useful and beautiful without it taking weeks to make. The hanging planters we’ll be putting together today, for example, take only a couple of hours to complete!

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For several weeks we have been keeping our advocates informed of key concerns with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as passed in the House and Senate. Thank you to those who have taken action and have raised these issues with lawmakers. With your help, nearly 500 emails have been sent to Members of Congress in addition to a significant number of phone calls, tweets, and Facebook messages.

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Despite my recent accomplishments, my journey is far from over. I have aspirations to continue growing in my career and making a name for myself. My advice to anyone who feels like giving up is to keep pushing through and searching for new opportunities. I can’t stress how important it is for job seekers to grow their social and professional networks, whether they can do so on their own or need the assistance of organizations like Goodwill®. Get out, meet new people and see what opportunities are out there. Today, my future is looking brighter than ever, and I want to pay it forward by sharing my story in hopes of inspiring others to persevere.

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If you feel like you can’t dedicate the time or money to work toward a college degree right now, spending a few weeks or months earning a credential may be a good alternative, positioning you to make more money than you would without any training and in less time than a degree. You may even get a paycheck while you are still training.

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Before coming to Goodwill Finland I drifted around for years studying, working fixed-term employment contracts and being unemployed. I also had some health problems. The puzzle of my life was always missing some pieces. I graduated from Business School in 1994 with a major in accounting, and then I did my military service in 1995.

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Talk about thrifty gifts—I’ve got three ideas for you today that will turn out tons of cozy holiday presents for just about anyone on your list! ! As an entrepreneurial leader, environmental pioneer and social innovator in the “reduce, reuse, repurpose” practice, Goodwill is all about keeping things out of the landfill. If you need to make a little bit go a long way this holiday season, this is the post for you…

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If you’ve ever wanted to climb into a snow globe, today’s project is for you. I love the magical feeling I get when I shake one and watch the snowflakes fall, so while thinking about holiday gifts this year I decided to create a larger scale winter wonderland terrarium to give away. Read on to find out how I made mine!

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The House and Senate have passed their respective versions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, both of which contain provisions that are harmful to the charitable nonprofit sector. The two distinct tax reform bills now need to be reconciled before the two chambers can hold votes on a final tax reform package. This process, known as a conference, is expected to move very quickly. If you live or work in any of these states, your voice is especially important!

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Technology is pervading the workplace like never before, transforming the very fundamentals of work dynamics. The latest emerging models such as cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics and so on are revolutionizing the way people interact and produce output. The norms of flexibility, better efficiency, productivity, and mobility are said to be the key game changers that will shape the future of work. Here is a deeper look at this newly shaped future of work.

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Whether you’re evaluating a new job offer or seeking to negotiate your existing pay, it’s important to enter the conversation with the employer armed with evidence. No longer is salary information a secretive topic—many websites now collect and share this information, making it easy to see where you stand. Here are three websites you can use to see what people similar to you are earning in your region.

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Festive holiday sweaters are tons of fun, but what’s even better than one sweater? Well… you probably already guessed based on our blog title. So, grab your partner, best friend, roommate, sister, whatever and work together to customize a look that’s twice as (naughty or) nice. Here’s how!

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