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Mental health in the workplace: Reducing the stigma and providing support

Mental health is an important part of a person’s overall health. In the workplace, when employees prioritize their health and well-being, everyone benefits.
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  • Mental Health Toolkit
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How Shopping Secondhand Helps the Environment

While shopping secondhand may not completely offset the harm that the fast fashion industry is causing to our environment, reducing that harm even a little can have a huge impact. Each year, we keep hundreds of millions of pounds of items out of local landfills by recycling and repurposing everything from clothing to plastic toys.
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  • Thrifting
  • Retail
  • Sustainable Living
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Goodwill Marks Second Chance Month

Goodwill works to highlight opportunities for job training and social service offerings that help people who have been involved in the justice system find jobs and support their families and work to create safer communities.
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  • Workforce Connection Centers
  • Job Hunting
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Goodwill’s Chief of Staff plays critical role supporting women leaders; shares advice to achieve career success

Goodwill's chief of staff & vice president – president’s office shares career advice for women.
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  • Employee Stories
  • Career Development
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Meet the Goodwill TalentBridge supervisor encouraging women to support women to achieve success

For over 11 years, Elizabeth has worked at Goodwill which has proven to be a very fulfilling way for her to give back to the community
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  • Employee Stories
  • Career Development
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Daniel | From a temporary work experience to permanent employee

Despite his new degree and a wide range of skill sets, Daniel lacked confidence in his interviewing skills and needed help securing a full-time position. See how Goodwill Employment Services helped him.
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  • Program Participant Stories
  • Wisconsin
  • Workforce Development
  • Goodwill’s Mission
  • Success Stories
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An Aging Workforce: Benefits of Mature Workers

According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), age discrimination is identified as prejudice against individuals who are age 40 and up.
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  • Workforce Connection Centers
  • Job Hunting
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Adopting people-first language | Mental Health Toolkit

People-first language places the emphasis on the person rather than their level of ability. The use of people-first language can help support those around us and provide a greater sense of well-being in our communities and workplaces.
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  • Employer Resources
  • Mental Health Toolkit
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Virtual Interviews: The New Reality

Today, many employers are adopting new technologies and practices for vetting job candidates – including integrating live Zoom and recorded interviews into their hiring processes. Regardless of whether it’s a recorded or Zoom interview, there are some things to keep in mind before your interview.
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  • TalentBridge
  • Workforce Connection Centers
  • Job Hunting
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Why Am I Not Landing the Job?

Whether your interview is virtual, on the phone, or in person, it is your first opportunity to make a good first impression. Here's how you can prepare for a job interview and avoid the top mistakes candidates make.
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  • TalentBridge
  • Workforce Connection Centers
  • Job Hunting
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How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions

Learn how to answer tough behavioral interview questions whether your interview is by phone, virtual or in person, plus get tips on how to prepare and articulate why you’re the best person for the job.
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  • TalentBridge
  • Workforce Connection Centers
  • Job Hunting
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Virtual Interviewing: Four Simple Steps to Prepare

Preparation is key for virtual interviewing. Ready to be the stand-out candidate? Follow our four simple steps below to prepare for a virtual interview.
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  • TalentBridge
  • Workforce Connection Centers
  • Job Hunting
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9 Tips to Ace Your Phone Interviews

When you think about how to prepare for a virtual or phone job interview, it’s important to treat each opportunity seriously. To help you navigate through this process, follow these tips that will teach you how to prepare for a job interview.
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  • TalentBridge
  • Workforce Connection Centers
  • Job Hunting