In December 2018, the Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. (Mandan, ND) store in Jamestown, ND was presented with the Business of the Month award. The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals of Jamestown honor businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community.
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It’s inevitable. Sooner or later you’ll start looking for a new job. We have many reasons we might want to change jobs. But what are some signals from our employer that THEY are ready to move on from us? Today I’ll share three cues (and a bonus cue) from your employer that you’d better start looking.
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Are you stoked for January? Because I know I am. No, not because I love short days and layering. It’s my favorite month of the year go to thrifting! Why? Well, think of it this way-- after all those gifts have been given and the year draws to a close, the donations are about to hit peak awesomeness.
“Opening Day” is usually a term used in reference to baseball and the start of the season of America’s favorite pastime. However in Washington, DC it isn’t just about the Nationals. Opening day marks the beginning of a new Congress. Pitchers and catchers have yet to report for spring training, but lawmakers have reported back to duty on Capitol Hill.
The United States Department of Labor defines a non-traditional career for women as one in which 25% or less of those employed in the field are women. Yashika Jones has been a part of that statistic for nearly 14 years. While living in Connecticut, Jones was employed by the Sheet Metal Union. Working in this industry can often times be demanding, with long hours and unpredictable weather conditions.
As we turn the page to a new year, some of resolve to eat better, lose weight, give up bad habits… and some resolve to land a new job in the coming year. While I can’t help those other areas, I can offer tips if you’re planning to step out into the job market in 2019.
When it comes to end-of-the-year decor, I have always loved the clean, bright combination of snowy whites, festive greens, and earthy browns. This color scheme somehow looks both traditional and contemporary so I can see it gracing any home now that the holiday season is upon us.
The start of a year is a beginning of a next chapter. It’s a time when people reflect on the year gone by and to resolve to make changes. Goodwill Industries International, Inc. will be welcoming a new leader, the government relations team will be working to advance a new list of public policy priorities, and Capitol Hill will begin a new Congress – welcoming nearly 100 new lawmakers in the freshman class.
The holiday season… the new year… it’s a busy time for many of us. It’s also a time of reflection and of anticipation as to what the next year holds. Today I’d like to offer encouragement to those of you who may find yourself unemployed or possibly in a job with no foreseeable future. Many of us have been there – including me. Perhaps today you’ll find not just encouragement, but an idea or two that might help open a door to your next opportunity.
I don’t know about you, but I get a special joy from knocking out about ten holiday gifts in one crafty afternoon (#crafternoon?). Nothing fills me with seasonal spirit more than cranking up the Christmas tunes while I hand-make presents for each of my family and friends. The ideas I have to share with you today get bonus points for budget- and Earth-friendliness since, to make these, you’ll only need to buy a couple of small items from Goodwill and the grocery store! And, chances are, most of the people on your list will enjoy one, two, or all three of these perfect little thrifty gifts!
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