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!
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!
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.
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!
Tis’ the season of giving and many people will be making contributions to their favorite charities. But did you know that they tax reform proposals pending in Congress could negatively impact those very nonprofits, including local Goodwill® organizations?
Need a little inspiration this holiday season? Goodwill is your go-to destination for creating unique holiday gifts, 'festive' holiday sweaters and décor . We compiled a list of some new ideas to help inspire your holidays.
Technology is rapidly transforming the workplace. There will be advancements that will not only change how we work but also how we find jobs. Here are a few interesting TED talks on the future of work.
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The joke that whatever X is, “there’s an app for that,” is more accurate than funny anymore. The “gig economy” has reached the point where personal services—cleaning, driving, delivery, odd jobs—are operating in the same space as traditional contract and freelance employment like graphic design, IT support and home health care. These services are usually accessed via a smartphone app that connects a registered worker with a client in need.
