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Tips for Planning a Virtual Holiday Party

It's hard to believe but the holiday season is already upon us. Like almost every other aspect of a traditional work environment, COVID-19 has forced us to rethink how we celebrate the holidays with our professional colleagues.

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The Real Impact of Small Business Saturday During COVID-19

Small Business Saturday falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You could rush down to a big box retailer or shop and click on Amazon to get all your holiday deals. Or…you could look closer to home. Find the local toy store or clothing shop or hardware outlet. Put some of your holiday budget in their coffers. If you’re not comfortable shopping in person...

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One Perspective on Working in a Virtual World

Like many of you, I grew up in a professional environment where work was done at the office. I define "at the office" generally as your place of business. In my personal experience that meant at the swimming pool when I was a lifeguard during summer breaks in my youth, at the donut shop when I was in high school, cooking burgers at McDonald's or cleaning the...

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6 Things You May Not Know Goodwill Did as a Result of the Pandemic

Like every other nonprofit organization or business affected by the pandemic, Goodwill of Greater Washington has had to pivot time and time again since March of this year to keep our operations afloat and our associates employed while continuing to fulfill our mission services. As a result, Goodwill implemented several changes to our business and mission models. Here are a handful of changes and efforts that you may not be aware of, but may impact you as a Goodwill supporter or member of our community.

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The Meaning of Independence in the Midst of a Pandemic

Then 234 years later came an unseen challenge to those liberties called COVID-19, and a nation - no, an entire world - turned upside down.

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So, What is “Hospitality” Exactly?

While no one can predict the future we are confident in saying that Hospitality will continue to grow and provide stable, lasting careers for many Americans. And, it is highly unlikely they will be replaced by robots.

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