We have turned into a nation of online shoppers. And while many local businesses offer that option, this year, get some fresh air and exercise and shop locally for Small Business Saturday. You might even make some new friends.

During this season of giving, Goodwill of Greater Washington would like to offer 10 helpful tips for anyone planning to make a year-end goods donations. These recommendations will help improve your donation experience by making it more efficient.

The pandemic, coupled with a new generation of workers, has altered the “at work” paradigm. Work-life balance and purpose have bubbled to the top of the preference list. That does not mean we are all a little bit guilty of going the extra mile. We have all done those additional tasks that will help advance our careers and brandish our personal brands. Overwork is a reality for many of us.

As we honor our veterans here at Goodwill, we decided to ask some of them about their military experience and how what they learned has shaped them, prepared them, and sustained them in their new civilian careers.  Here's what they had to say:

The men and women of our armed services dedicate themselves to ensuring we can continue to live as we do. To say that what they do is heroic is an understatement. As we approach Veteran’s Day, we decided to take a look at some facts and figures regarding our veterans.

My first jobs were very different from where my career path took me - from Retail to Art to Marketing. I wondered if this unexpected trajectory might be the same as my colleagues at Goodwill. So, I asked them! Here's what they said. 

Throughout the year, Goodwills across America process millions of donations. Some end up on the shelves, some are recycled and others are just, well, strange. In the spirit of Halloween we searched out some of the “tricks” Goodwill donation centers have received…

For the first time in a few years, we are faced with the annual October issue – costuming at work: yes, or no? 

So your employer has asked you to return to the office following the end of the pandemic. The good news for those of you who like the flexibility that working from home provides is that your office has decided to implement a hybrid approach. You get to work from home two days a week. Nice!! But which two days??

The month of September ushers in a new season. A time when we collectively say goodbye to blistering summer heat and welcome in the cool crisp air of Fall. During this time, nature and wildlife begin to prune and retreat as they brace for colder months. It is the simple act of assessing where they are and reviewing what they need to progress to the next season. The same is true for all of us as September is also, Self-improvement month. A time when we reflect on our preassigned personal goals to measure their success and realign our path towards it. But don’t worry; if you haven’t any outstanding 2022 resolutions or miscellaneous goals to compare, here are a few you can tackle through the end of the year, and best of all, your company may pay for it.