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COVID-19 led to widespread unemployment. While many of those who lost their positions still have access to some benefits. Most people are aware that payments are only available for a limited time. Additionally, the initial round of supplemental benefits made available through the federal government ended as July drew to
If you want your workforce to excel, diversity alone isn’t enough. Instead, you need to focus on creating an inclusive work environment, one where everyone feels confident and comfortable when expressing themselves. Making inclusion part of your company’s culture isn’t going to happen on its own. Instead, leaders must take
Most people don’t see themselves as biased, as they aren’t intentionally trying to adhere to stereotypes or prejudices. However, unconscious bias can be incredibly impactful, influencing decisions, and opinions without a person’s explicit knowledge. By being open to identifying and examining your biases, both conscious and unconscious, you can address
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered many facets of the business world. Going forward, social distancing will be a standard, at least for the short-term. Along with impacting customer flow, this will affect employee expectations. Many professionals who’ve been required to work from home may wish to continue to do
Businesses throughout the region are hiring. As reopening efforts spread, more companies are going to need skilled professionals to boost their operations. While this is good news for job seekers, that doesn’t mean securing a new position will be simple. Due to widespread unemployment, competition for many jobs will be
What the road to recovery will look like is, to a degree, a mystery. Some believe that the economy will rebound rapidly, while others think that the process will be slow and steady. Regardless of how it proceeds, businesses that want to thrive in the post-COVID landscape need to start
Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful, and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but a subsequent economic crisis. In a matter of weeks, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are left uncertain about whether their companies or
Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Thanks to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique challenges. On one hand, millions of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were forced to close
RESOURCES For Job Seekers Click Here For Employers Click Here UPDATES GSG CONTINUES OPERATIONS REMOTELY 3/23/2020: As GSG Talent Solutions continues to prepare, monitor and respond to the impact of COVID-19, the health and safety of our staff, employees, and customers will continue to be our top priority. We realize
5 Traits of Exceptional Leaders Just as employees’ expectations of the workforce are changing, their idea of what makes a good leader is changing too. In years past, a person might be promoted to a leadership position because they were successful in their previous role. Perhaps they were a superior
FIVE TIPS FOR LANDING YOUR FIRST JOB Job hunting can be a daunting task for many of us, but if it’s your first time looking for work, it can really present some challenges. Today, let’s explore five tips for landing that first job. #1. Be realistic. Your first job might
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 18, 2019 Media Contact: Valerie Swift, President Marketing and Communications Goodwill Central Texas 512.574.4242, Valerie.Swift@goodwillcentraltexas.org Goodwill Central Texas Announces Launch of Newly Branded Staffing Services Division AUSTIN, TX — Monday, November 18, 2019 Goodwill Central Texas announced Monday its internal staffing firm – Goodwill Staffing Group (GSG)
You know the old saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough become successful”? Okay, while that may not be the exact saying–nonetheless, it is true. Even though our economy has hit a few rough patches over the past year or two, there are people that continue to be extremely
If you’re currently in the market for a new job or are wondering what opportunities might be out there for you, you may not think you need a staffing firm. After all, it’s a job seeker’s market, right? Right. But you may not be aware of everything a staffing firm
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