No matter the size of your office, there’s no question: Having a diverse workforce in your firm is good for business.
Whether you’re a large company or firm, or a small firm, or even a solo attorney, anything you do to be more diverse makes you a better, stronger firm. READ MORE
So you found the love of your life? Congrats. But what about the career of your life? Much like a relationship, your attitude, and mentality toward your job changes over time and through various stages. While sometimes you might have those butterfly twangs when you’re working on a certain project or deadline, other times you might be overflowing with toxicity, dreading heading into the office.
Since you arguably spend more time working than with your partner, your family or friends, having a mostly loving attitude toward your career will ensure you are fulfilled for decades. READ MORE AT LADDERS
Hispanic-serving institutions like the University of Houston are looking for answers as they try to figure out how to attract students to science, technology, engineering and math fields -- and how to best support them in those studies.
Hispanic students are underrepresented in STEM education despite their growing population in Texas and the United States, and these fields have an "intense demand" for skilled workers, UH said in a press release. READ MORE AT HOUSTON CHRON
Millennials want to work for employers who value diversity and inclusion, but despite a changing zeitgeist that favors diversity programs, many employers are either procrastinating this programmatic development or failing at its execution.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers some standard guidelines to use as a template for individual workplace diversity programs, but these aren’t appropriate for all workplaces, and aren’t valued by all employers. READ MORE AT FORBES
A new year brings so much promise, and I’m betting you’ve looked into 2018 and made some plans, but I wonder … have you thought about using this fresh start to look for a new job?
Hiring is actually pretty robust during the first quarter of a new year. Companies last summer and fall finalized their budgets and spending plans – including personnel and hiring needs – for this year. Open opportunities were most likely posted sometime in January, so if you’re interested in a position, don’t wait much longer to submit your materials for consideration. READ MORE AT RACINE COUNTY EYE
Employment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations has grown 79% since 1990, from 9.7 million to 17.3 million, outpacing overall U.S. job growth. There’s no single standard for which jobs count as STEM, and this may contribute to a number of misperceptions about who works in STEM and the difference that having a STEM-related degree can make in workers’ pocketbooks.
A new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data takes a broad-based look at the STEM workforce from 1990 to 2016 based on an analysis of adults ages 25 and older working in any of 74 occupations. READ MORE AT THE FINANCIAL
Diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer at age 32, Karol Contreras was already scared and unsettled.
The thought of discussing her condition and treatment with doctors only added to her anxiety. Contreras grew up in Honduras; her English is limited. READ MORE AT THE BALTIMORE SUN
When was the last time you were in a full-on job search? Two? Five? Fifteen years ago?
While the saying is true that you never forget how to ride a bike, unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the job search. Unlike riding a bike, which hasn't changed much in the last 150 years, the job search process has changed drastically.
So, if it's been a while since your last career transition, now is a perfect time to catch up with the latest:
Social media has taken center stage, yet applying online has one of the lowest return on investments as compared to strategies like networking. READ MORE AT FORBES
Public health research has documented racial disparities in health and health care for decades. When looking at the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. ― including cancer, stroke and heart disease ― mortality rates among black Americans are higher than among white Americans, even after controlling for socioeconomic status factors. Compelling evidence suggests both individual- and institutional-level discrimination cause this disparity.
In contrast, Latino Americans ― and recent immigrants in particular ― appear to experience better health than non-Hispanic white Americans. READ MORE AT HUFFPOST
Carlos Sugich saw a golden opportunity to represent the Hispanic community at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Sugich, the first ever Hispanic chairman of the tournament, wanted to expand the reach toward the demographic and opted to create a Spanish-language website for the Phoenix Open.
“What happened was that we thought there was a need so that we could reach a broader audience to have a website available in Spanish,” Sugich said. “We are probably one of the few tournaments out there to have this website in Spanish, so I think it is something new and the idea is to communicate with as much people as possible and reach out to the Spanish community.”
Known as “The Greatest Show on Grass,” the tournament is in a prime location to appeal to the Spanish-speaking community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 31 percent of the population in Arizona is Hispanic. In addition, the tournament attracts many fans from south of the border. READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
As Silicon Valley's workplace diversity wars play out – and amid the spotlight on sexual harassment and abuse in the tech industry and beyond – Pew Research's survey finds that half of women who work in science, technology, engineering and math say they have experienced some sort of discrimination on the job. That compares to 41% of women in non-STEM jobs who say they have experienced discrimination at work. READ MORE AT THE STAR ONLINE
Any company with a 166-year-history is likely to have ups and downs. For banking giant Wells Fargo, the last few years have definitely been a low.
In 2016, following an investigation by the Los Angeles Times, the bank disclosed that its sales force had potentially created millions of fake accounts in order to meet sales quotas. The final number was 3.5 million accounts. READ MORE AT MIAMI HERALD
If you’re looking for a job, you’re going to need to do a lot more than spruce up your resume. As part of their screening, potential employers will likely scour your social media accounts. Which is why Consumer Reports says there are a few things you can do to put your best cyber-foot forward.
A CareerBuilder survey this year found 70% of potential employers used social media to screen candidates and more than half didn’t hire someone because of something they saw. READ MORE AT NBC DALLAS
If taking your business to the next level is one of your New Year's Resolutions, finding a good mentor (or a network of mentors) can be the first step. Many experienced entrepreneurs are more than happy to take the time to help someone else learn from their experiences and avoid the mistakes they have made. In addition to their good advice. READ MORE AT FORBES
The stress put upon Latinas by increased police presence in their communities, threats of deportation and shifting federal immigration law could be leading to poor cardiovascular health in minority communities across the U.S., a study published this week in Annals of Behavioral Medicine suggests.
Evidence linking deportation worries to declining mental health has piled up in recent years, but no quantitative research linking fear to cardiovascular risk existed prior to this study. READ MORE AT CARDIOVASCULAR BUSINESS
Hispanics’ use of a variety of financial products and services—such as credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages—has outpaced that of non-Hispanics in recent years.
And their expenditures continue to grow, reaching $1.4 trillion in 2016, according to Miriam De Dios Woodward, CEO of Coopera.
Yet 46% of Hispanics remain unbanked or underbanked, according to the FDIC. READ MORE AT CUNA
Norwegian American Hospital Continues to Engage Community as Hospital Assessment Program Redesign Legislation Is Postponed
CHICAGO (January 23, 2018)—Norwegian American Hospital is one of several Safety-Net hospitals in Illinois that could face an immediate threat in patient care and jobs by proposed cuts in funding when the Illinois Hospital Assessment Program expires on June 30, 2018. The Hospital Assessment Redesign Legislation, which was originally scheduled to be introduced today, has been postponed to a later date.
With the postponement, Norwegian American Hospital is urging communities across the city to sign a petition in an effort to stop proposed cuts in funding to Safety-Net hospitals.
“The legislative committee and the Illinois Hospital Association are working toward reaching an agreement to ensure that the hospital assessment dollars continue to support the Safety Net hospitals,” said José R. Sánchez, President/CEO of Norwegian American Hospital.
Located in Humboldt Park, a predominantly Hispanic and African-American neighborhood, Norwegian American Hospital plays a critical role in the well-being of its patients, most of whom are low-income adults and children facing major health concerns such as diabetes, heart disease, and mental health issues.
This Hospital Assessment Program enables the state to match federal Medicaid funding and access billions of dollars for health care needs. Norwegian American Hospital receives about $38 million a year from these assessments, and any changes or delays in funding, such as the program being allowed to expire, would be devastating for the hospital since approximately three out of four patients (79 % of patients) would be negatively impacted by medicaid cuts.
“Saving limbs from amputation is by far more cost-effective for our government,” said Dr. Angeles Valdes, Director of the Wound Clinic at Norwegian American Hospital. “Limb salvage saves lives when you know that in our community life is more than the sum of body parts. Life is dignity with a well-guided moral compass.”
Sánchez, Dr. Valdes and Norwegian American Hospital were featured this Sunday in the Chicago Tribune.
Norwegian American Hospital employs over 900 individuals, many of whom live in Humboldt Park, and has approximately 350 medical personnel on its staff. A reduction or change in the assessment program would put these jobs, as well as those of over 25,000 Safet-Net hospital employees across the state, in jeopardy.
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The New Year gives all of us an opportunity for a do-over -- and who doesn't love a do-over? If 2017 wasn't the best year for your career-wise, or if you're planning a career or job change for 2018, the New Year is here to give you the opportunity to transform your job search.
It's time to say goodbye to any resume mistakes, words you misspoke in an interview, or phone interviews that didn't go well in 2017. If you're leaving your current company, it's time to move on to brighter and better things.
If you're looking to revolutionize your job search process in the New Year, here are the steps you should take to really make 2018 the year you land your dream job. READ MORE AT THE MOTLEY FOOL
For more than 30 years, American Girl has believed in a simple truth: Every girl has the power to change the world. Part of that power derives from learning that character counts, that enduring values—like authenticity, fairness, respect, and perseverance—provide a solid foundation for facing new challenges and solving problems in an always-changing world.
And like the characters who came before her, 2018 Girl of the Year™ Luciana Vega™ shows what it can mean to be a girl of strong character in her time, in this particular historical moment that we all share, where creative thinking, collaboration, and STEM literacy provide opportunities for meaningful growth. READ MORE AT AMERICAN GIRL
There is no doubt that the Hispanic market is an important one for any brand to tap into. But the only way for brands to reach Hispanic audiences successfully is to understand them, know who they are, where they spend their time, the platforms they visit most frequently and how they consume their content.
U.S. Hispanics currently have $1.7 trillion in purchasing power, a number that’s sure to rise in the years to come. Here are a few things about the Hispanic market that every brand should know. READ MORE AT FORBES
