The Good Jobs Blog

Handprint’s field notes for purpose-driven companies and people about how to hire better, find meaningful work, and use business as a force for good.

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How To Survive the Great Resignation

There’s a lot of speculation about what’s causing the Great Resignation, but one thing is clear: people are leaving their jobs in record numbers and companies are struggling to fill roles. To survive (and thrive), employers need to hire for mission and values alignment, write job descriptions that attract the best candidates, invest in the employees they already have, and hire from within.

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Job Seekers Maren Keeley Job Seekers Maren Keeley

Self-Care Tips to Avoid Burnout

Self-care is an essential part of showing up to work feeling our best. It’s hard to concentrate on your job if you aren’t getting enough sleep, nutrition, exercise, or relationship time. The demands of your work cannot come at the expense of your physical and emotional wellbeing. We need to incorporate self-care into our daily routines if we want to feel good and perform at our highest capacity.

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Job Seekers Cecilia Lopez Job Seekers Cecilia Lopez

Tips for a Successful First Week at Your New Job

All your hard work has paid off and you’ve landed the job. Congratulations! You’re off on an exciting new journey where you’ll get to meet new people and gain more experience. However, as you approach your first day, you may find your excitement is growing into nervousness, or even fear. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you feel grounded, prepared, and ready for your first week on the job.

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Purpose and Meaning in the World of Business

Companies are waking up to the fact that having a purpose beyond profit is not just good for business, it’s essential. Profit can no longer be the only goal, nor the only metric for success. People’s expectations have evolved and they’re ready to support and advocate for brands that genuinely do good. Let’s take a look at why purpose and meaning matter to three key stakeholder groups.

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12 Tips for Discovering Your Purpose

What we value about work is actively evolving. In today’s culture, where we spend so much of our time at work, it’s little wonder that people are looking to have their need for purpose fulfilled through their careers. But to do this, you first need to know what your purpose is — then you can either incorporate it into your current job or find a new work opportunity that is better suited to what you’re passionate about.

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8 Tips to Help You Crush the Job Application Process

It’s exciting to see a new job opportunity open up at one of your favorite companies and decide to apply. But to make this a reality takes a bit more thought, finesse, and yes, hard work. The application process is part analytical and part intuitive. The key to success is to stay focused on the objectives you have defined for yourself and approach your search with an attitude of curiosity and confidence. Here are eight tips to help you get your application in order and get noticed.

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