This week's "Monday Night Football" game will be played in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City -- the first time the NFL has held a regular season game south of the border since 2005.
Over the last decade, the Hispanic audience for football has boomed. NFL viewership among Hispanics has increased 28% in the past five years alone, according to Nielsen.
The NFL estimates it has about 22 million fans in Mexico, and Mexico City has the seventh largest fan base of any city in North America. (The six o
At first, it was scary, admits Joe Muñoz, 19, referring to his experience being admitted into the psychiatric hospital’s emergency room. “It was overcrowded. You feel you do not belong there. You see others who are much worse off than you, like drug addicts and crazy people.”
Having been born with partial facial paralysis and an outer ear deformity, called microtia, Muñoz, of Riverside, was bullied by his classmates in high school for being different. They would steal his hearing aids, call him
It is quite obvious a fact that any candidate appearing for an interview wants to make a striking and lasting impression of himself or herself on the interviewer. A perfectly flawless copy of resume is presented at the time of the interview in order to highlight the positives qualities and achievements of the candidate. However, professional employers and recruiters are always bent on discovering and exploring the real person beyond the lines printed on an impressive resume.
As William Almonte sa
It is a fact unanimously recognized that in today’s time, living a balanced work life is precisely a myth. Having a proportionate, well-planned and balanced work life that will pace in tandem with your personal space and life can be but a concept. Standing in today’s fast paced, tech-operated lifestyle, one can only think about enjoying the privilege of a balanced work life.
However, as William Almonte contends, that it takes nothing more than a conscious move to make an effort to plan your lifes
Hispanics are more cautious about their holiday spending this year with 1 in 5 saying they will not be shopping at all, according to a national survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).
The number of respondents who said they would not shop in 2016 has increased by 10 points since the 2015 survey, from 11 percent to 21 percent. Others plan to delay holiday shopping. Earlier shopping has declined, with 18 percent of Hispanics saying they alre
Noramay Cadena is a #bosslady in all aspects of her life. As the daughter of immigrants, she understood the intricacies of growing up in a Latino family, the responsibility that it entails and the opportunity that living in the United States affords her.
As a teen mom, she understood that the example she set for her daughter would have ramifications beyond the short-term, day-to-day.
In addition to the skills she learned in her roles as daughter and mother, her time spent working through degree
The holiday season is coming up fast and this could be a great opportunity to make some career connections with family and friends. Networking during the holidays is mingling and making small talk; it's a more informal experience than a network meeting in someone's office.
When relatives and neighbors ask you about what you want to do after graduation, give them the names of a few organizations you may be interested in and a general idea about the role you want to play. Then ask them the big qu
Read feature guest biographies of the 2016 Law and Government Networking Forum tomorrow at LondonHouse Hotel Chicago.
Moderator
Marlo Rodriguez, The Court Reporter Chronicles
Marlo Rodriguez, CSR, RPR has been a court reporter in Chicago for almost 20 years and is the Founder of The Court Reporter Chronicles, an international organization supporting independent court reporters. Marlo currently works at Certus Deposition Services serving as Executive Vice President specializing in complex litigat
In advance of the holiday shopping season, BODEN, a cross-cultural communications agency, and QuestMindshare unveiled The Latina SmartPurse™. The Latina SmartPurse is an innovative research initiative focused on the Hispanic female in the U.S. This progressive research takes a deep dive into the modern Latina consumer, her influence, and what she expects from brands when making purchasing decisions.
"We are seeing a continental shift in Latina females and their role in our society and economy; t
Most of the choices we make every day are simple and straight-forward: what to wear to work, what to eat for lunch, whether to go to sleep at a reasonable hour or stay up watching Netflix. They don’t cause much stress or inner conflict.
Career transition points, on the other hand, can leave you feeling significantly more stuck—especially when you’re facing a big, life-changing decisions.
Should you take that promotion? Move to a different city? Transition to a new industry? Launch a business or
Wage theft is epidemic and it hits Latino workers the hardest. A recent study by the Economic Policy Institute found that wage theft across America is costing workers $50 billion per year. Compare that to the robberies, burglaries, larcenies, and motor vehicle thefts in the FBI’s uniform crime report, which cost victims an estimated $14 billion over the same period, and you can see that calling wage theft an epidemic is no exaggeration.
Paying workers below the legal minimum wage, not paying for
Soft skills are essential in any job. But these are not always being focused on when it comes to technical jobs. But the truth is, when it comes to jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, soft skills are much more important.
Soft skills are important when you want to get hired and when you want to stay longer on the job. Employers do not only base their requirements on the technical skills you bring to the table. They also want to hire someone who have the necessary soft skills
José R. Sánchez, CEO of Norwegian American Hospital who was recognized by Nueva Latina Leaders group posed with all the professional ladies in attendance
CHICAGO, —Nueva Latina Leaders (NLL), a group of successful women in the fields of business, community service, education, health and technology, hosted a recognition event for José R. Sánchez, President and CEO of Norwegian American Hospital. This special occasion was held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 to honor the achievements and empowerm
There is no faster-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States than Hispanic business owners.
Over the last decade, Hispanic-owned companies have grown at a rate 15 times higher than that of all other firms, according to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
In the mid-Atlantic region — consisting of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania — there has been a 20% increase in Hispanic-owned companies in the years between 2012 and 2015.
Last year, Hispanic entrepreneurs — represented by more
Cracking an interview with a critical board of interviewers necessitates certain instant retorting abilities, exhibition of impromptu wit and quick assessment leading to prompt repartee. However, in order to successfully get through any interview, there are certain things in common as well as specific which are to be kept in mind. An interviewee needs to stay tipped on some probable questions and circumstances that he or she is likely to be faced with at the time of the interview.William Almonte
Networking is a wonderful thing. The connections you make and friendships you establish in your professional life will power you through your career.
It’s not just that the people you know will help you spot opportunities and get great jobs or clients, although that could easily happen.
Your network is good for much more than leads and advice during your job search or your business development projects. Your network of friends and associates is also your brain trust. READ MORE AT FORBES
So much of the focus in bank technology is on making life easier for everyday customers, but a handful of banks and fintechs are trying to simplify banking for everyone.
Recently some banks have introduced products or mobile features intended to help customers who are otherwise being passed over by technology because of disabilities, language barriers or other factors.
USAA has introduced a remote-deposit function that is guided by voice. Bank of America has committed to making sure the Spanish-
Recently, I called a pharmacy to refill a prescription. Before reaching any human being, I had to wait for the telephone prompt to tell me, “Para continuar en español sigue dos,” which means to continue in Spanish, press two. This is only an example of the many instances where I have encountered this situation. READ MORE AT THE DAILY NEWS
Hispanic-owned businesses are on a roll, reveals a new study. According to the Biz2Credit Hispanic Small Business Credit Study, Hispanic-owned companies had average annual revenues of $202,327 in 2016, up from $68,540 the previous year.
The number of loan applications by Latino entrepreneurs made through Biz2Credit.com grew by 68.7 percent in the past 12 months.
Average net income for Hispanic businesses grew substantially, jumping from an average of $50,205 in 2015 to $132,693 in 2016. In compa
Are you aiming to move your career forward? Are you in the running for a new job? Know that it will take more than smarts to get ahead. Anyone can do a job. At the end of the day, what it really comes down to is how you do your job.
Employers are looking for employees who do more than just clock in and out each day. It’s important to perform your job with the goal of not only doing your best work but also being the best employee. Who you are matters just as much as what you do. READ MORE AT CH
