All Posts (4580)

Sort by

8602500660?profile=original

Many Central American countries declared their independence Sept. 15, with Mexico and Chile celebrating their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes all of those independence days as they paved the way for the United States to interact with the individual nations in a new way. READ MORE AT CLICK ORLANDO.COM

Read more…

10 new books by Latinx authors

8602509473?profile=original

National Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun, and to celebrate, we rounded up some of the most popular books that were released this year by Latinx authors, according to Goodreads.

These books feature captivating story-telling, beautiful imagery, and engaging characters. Whether you're looking for you next book club pick or a compelling read to enjoy while staying at home, these titles are sure to fit the bill. READ MORE AT TODAY.COM

Read more…

8602506462?profile=original

The pandemic has hit the US economy and job market hard, battering some industries beyond recognition. That's inspired many job seekers to change careers altogether, according to a new study.

About 61% of US job seekers surveyed -- which includes people who are looking for new roles and people who are unemployed -- have looked for a job in a new industry because of the pandemic. READ MORE AT CNN BUSINESS

Read more…

8602509084?profile=originalMartin King, CEO of PMI America

Please tell us about the kind of family and neighborhood in which you grew up.

I come from a family of six, including two brothers and my sister, and spent the first 15 years of my life in South America. I grew up in Bogota, Colombia, before moving to Cartagena, Colombia—where I have fond memories of sailing out to the different islands back before they became popular destinations for tourists.

I also lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Caracas, Venezuela, where

Read more…

The art of virtual networking

8602505892?profile=original

Mingling is harder in a socially-distanced world, but if you're adaptable you can still make connections.

As a result, the coronavirus pandemic has put an end to many of the usual methods many of us rely on to develop our network.

The good news is that networking is still perfectly possible in a socially-distanced world. We just need to be flexible in how we approach it. READ MORE AT MANAGEMENT TODAY

Read more…

Read biographies of featured guests for "Defining Latinx" Webinar to be held tomorrow at 3pm CST.

Dr. Sylvia Martinez, Associate Professor, Indiana University, Co-Author "Understanding the Latinx Experience: Developmental and Contextual Influences"

8602507272?profile=original

Sylvia Martinez is an Associate Professor at Indiana University, jointly appointed in the department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, and the Latino Studies Program. Broadly, her research focuses on the K-16 Latinx educational pipeline a

Read more…

5 job hunting tips

8602493482?profile=original

Are you currently job searching? Whether you are looking for a new job or a side gig due to the current economic situation or making a career change to find a better fit, job searching can be difficult and frustrating. Career coaching clients are often overwhelmed with all of the information – and sometimes contradictory advice – that's found online. READ MORE AT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Read more…

8602505692?profile=original

As one of the groups to feel the disproportionate effects of job loss and health impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, Latinos have come to rely on media and social channels more than ever to educate, inform, and entertain.

Latinos continue to be key factors in stimulating the country’s economy with their immense buying power, which increased by 69% in just nine years, outpacing non-Hispanics, which increased by 41% during the same time. READ MORE AT WHNT19 NEWS

Read more…

8602499495?profile=original

According to a new study by a leading political research group, about one in three Latino business owners have taken an economic hit from the pandemic. Coronavirus-related job losses have affected at least 29% of Latino families.

While Americans overall are struggling in the COVID economy, Latinos are generally more economically vulnerable than the general population. READ MORE AT THE MIAMI HERALD

Read more…

Business major fails to attract Latino students

8602503855?profile=original

Business schools aren’t successfully attracting Latino college students after they’ve started college. That’s according to recent findings from the Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Survey, or IDEALS.

The survey found that of the roughly 50% of Latino students who changed their major during college, none changed their major to business. Furthermore, of the 85 Latino students who entered college undecided about their major, only one went on to major in business. READ MO

Read more…

6 ways HR can increase workplace diversity

8602501868?profile=originalThe push for diversity, inclusion and workplace equity isn't a fad; it's a sea change that all businesses need to be a part of. It's not enough for companies to use social media or websites to embrace Black Lives Matter, gender equality and similar causes. What matters is weaving diversity and inclusion seamlessly into the company culture.

HR executives can play a crucial role by implementing initiatives and leading the C-suite and managers away from unconscious bias or inadvertent racism or big

Read more…

8602477300?profile=original

In light of recent unsettling events throughout the country surrounding racial injustice, the topics of diversity and inclusion have sparked a discussion not only in communities, but also in the workplace. While the topic can quickly become heated, it’s challenged everyone to examine their own beliefs and actions – including employers. READ MORE AT WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL

Read more…

8602503058?profile=original

Hispanic or Latina women account for nearly 50 percent of COVID-19 cases among pregnant women, further indicating the devastating effects of the pandemic on the minority community, CDC data shows.

Per CDC data collected from Jan. 22 through Aug. 11, there have been 16,798 pregnant women with COVID-19 in the U.S. A little over 14,100 pregnant women provided information about race and ethnicity, of which 6,447 were Hispanic or Latina. In contrast, nearly 3,000 were Black and about 3,600 were whit

Read more…

8602500677?profile=original

Google is launching a professional certification program allowing people to earn the equivalent of a four-year degree in six months.

Google is launching new certificates that offer a way for people to fast-track their career toward digital jobs in high-demand fields.

Google Career Certificates can be earned through completing six-month courses. To start, the programs being offered include: READ MORE AT SEARCH ENGINE JOURNAL

Read more…

© COPYRIGHT 1995 - 2020. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED