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.
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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.
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Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake (Baltimore) held its 15th Annual Goodwill Gridiron Halloween party on October 27 at a nearby Dave & Buster’s. This year’s event featured Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta, kicker Justin Tucker, defensive tackle Brandon Williams and many business community leaders. The party attracted 465 attendees and raised nearly $115,000 for
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A post 9/11 veteran discusses her path to employment after graduation
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On August 13, Goodwill of North Georgia (Atlanta) launched a weekly radio talk show on station WCFO-AM called “Good Works.” The agency’s Vice President of Marketing Jim Caponigro and Director of Public Relations Elaine Armstrong are the show co-hosts, bringing on local business people, nonprofit spokespeople and a variety of community leaders to talk about goings on in the metro-Atlanta area.
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