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Thanksgiving Prep: It’s About More Than Just The Turkey

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You’ve ordered the turkey, you’ve finished your guest list, but there is still a

lot to be done before you can sit down at a brimming table with loved ones for

Thanksgiving dinner. This holiday is the gateway to the season of giving. We give gratitude first so we

can then give more.

Big Changes Still Possible from Lame Duck Congress

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The reference to a lame duck Congress gives the impression of being powerless, yet in reality the current Congress still holds the power and the duty to act on areas that will impact Goodwill and the people we serve.

Be The Re-Originator

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What does Goodwill offer besides used goods? It offers inspiration, creativity, and opportunity. We invite you to adventure through our stores where you can become a re-originator.

Changing the Impact Game: It's Time for a Forward Pass

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The 2014 mid-term elections are behind us, and even the most respected pollsters and pundits are surprised – not that the Republican party made gains, but by how much. Now the big question in Washington is whether the new Congress can abandon the politics of gridlock in order to move forward and govern. I admit it, I’m cynical. Control of Congress has flip-flopped numerous times over the past 20 years; yet, these breath-taking political moments have failed to establish the kind of transformational change that voters demand when they vote to throw incumbents out of Congress.

Changing the Impact Game: It’s Time for a Forward Pass

Diverse group of six workers wearing safety vests posing in front of a loading dock.

The 2014 mid-term elections are behind us, and even the most respected pollsters and pundits are surprised – not that the Republican party made gains, but by how much. Now the big question in Washington is whether the new Congress can abandon the politics of gridlock in order to move forward and govern. I admit it, I’m cynical. Control of Congress has flip-flopped numerous times over the past 20 years; yet, these breath-taking political moments have failed to establish the kind of transformational change that voters demand when they vote to throw incumbents out of Congress.

Tips to Advance Your Career out of Long-term Unemployment

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Being unemployed for any period of time can be difficult to overcome, but as anybody who’s ever been out of work can tell you, it gets harder and harder to find a job the longer you don’t have one, and it’s easy to feel like giving up. But a new handbook from Deloitte includes tips on how to get out of long-term unemployment and back onto the path to success.

Five Ways to Prepare for Your Annual Job Performance Review

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At many companies, employees are expected to participate in performance review at the end of every year. While you may be tempted to try and get through the process as quickly as possible, know that the process of reviewing your accomplishments and outlining goals for next year with your supervisor is extremely important if you’re looking to advance your career within the company. Although all employers will have their unique processes and forms for conducting annual reviews, the following five tips will help you enter the review period with confidence.

My Story: Samuel Morales

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After successfully serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years, I retired and was ready for a second career. I had experience in Medical Supply Logistics; however, I found myself leaving the military without a degree or certification, and wondering if I would be able to find a job. My military experience unfortunately did not […]

What’s Your All-Time Favorite Find?

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You’ve spotted it across the store – your dream find. There it is, on the shelf, partially obscured by a glass figurine, but you’re sure that’s it; you’d know that pattern anywhere. Your blood flow increases, your breathing becomes shallow. You’ve been searching for years and now it’s there in front of you. You make […]

Amid Politics as Usual, Every Vote Still Matters

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“All politics is local” is a common phrase associated with former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, and it couldn’t have been truer in my hometown.  My parents were very politically active and I remember spending many election days in the firehouse-turned-polling-station checking off names of people who would come in and vote.  Those lists […]

My Story: Seth Greenwood

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For the first 20 years of my life, I made a series of bad choices. I was a father at the age of 14 years old. I was incarcerated several times. It was a continuous cycle until the age of 20. At that point I was incarcerated for six years (until June 2010). During my […]