You meet someone at an event or through an introduction by someone you know and you want to stay in touch. Perhaps you had a great conversation and would welcome their advice about your career path or you are interested in positions at their company.
Maybe you feel the contact personally can’t help you out but has a broad network that you may be able to tap into. READ MORE AT CLEARANCE JOBS
The face of America is changing, and the housing market is changing along with it. If the mortgage market doesn’t keep up, the nation’s economy will bear the consequences.
The mortgage market has a long history of underserving communities of color, yet by 2045, people of color will make up more than half of our population. If the mortgage market can’t find a way to better serve these communities, what has long been a moral problem will eventually become a broader economic one.
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An organization’s board of directors can tell you a lot about its priorities.
Maybe the composition of an organization’s board is determined by the insights, expertise and influence of its members. Or maybe that board is made up of individuals who are leaders in their respective fields, which helps to elevate the perception of an organization’s stature. Or maybe it’s that an organization wants its board of directors to reflect the makeup of the customers it services.
Whichever it may be, a comp
Forty-two percent (42%) of American adults either have owned a small business or want to do so.
A Job Creators Network/ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 22% have already run their own business and another 20% would like to do so in the future.
Black and Hispanic Americans who have never run their own business are more interested in trying it than white Americans. READ MORE AT NEWSMAX
Forget everything you thought you knew about Hispanic-American consumers -- because the U.S. Hispanic population is exploding, and it’s shattering old stereotypes as it grows.
The 64 million Hispanics who live in the United States today represent 19.5% of the U.S. population. And Hispanics are the second fastest-growing population segment, with 83% growth since 2000, according to TheHispanic American Market Report.
As recently as a few decades ago, Hispanic Americans were viewed primarily as mi
Telemundo Continues to Set New Standards and Redefine Hispanic Media with Innovative Premium Original Content, Expanded News Coverage and World-Class Sporting Events Across All Platforms, Designed for The Evolving Preferences and Media Consumption Habits of Latinos. READ MORE AT CISION
Should publicly owned companies in Illinois be required by law to include minorities on their boards of directors?
The best and most current thinking on corporate health emphasizes that diversity among organizational leadership results in more nimble, creative problem-solving in our rapidly changing world. READ MORE AT CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Modern workforces are becoming increasingly diverse, as leaders strive to include more people with varied experiences, backgrounds and cultures into the workplace environment. It’s no secret that such an array of workers can generate a host of ideas and solutions, opening up the opportunity for more dynamic growth and creativity in projects, as well as the company as a whole.
However, making sure voices are encouraged and heard requires the right culture and leadership efforts. READ MORE AT FOR
It is estimated that by 2021 more than 50 percent of the U.S. population growth will be attributed to Hispanics based on a report from Geoscape American Marketscape DataStream. Today, youthful diversity is becoming the counterweight to white, aging consumers, and it is forcing brands to redefine themselves -- to discover new market opportunities and develop more meaningful, culturally relevant customer experiences. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
For some, networking can be a nightmare. Not everyone is Guy Smiley with gleaming teeth and a handshake already started before they walk in the door.
Most people feel a little out of their comfort zone in social situations, but networking is where it counts. In many ways, networking should be considered as an approach to life. I've personally picked up my largest contracts standing in line at food trucks or having a random casual chat in a store that led to a more in-depth meeting later. READ M
In this era of globalization, diversity in the business environment is about more than gender, race and ethnicity. It now includes employees with diverse religious and political beliefs, education, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientation, cultures and even disabilities. Companies are discovering that, by supporting and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, they are gaining benefits that go beyond the optics. READ MORE AT WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
Diversity in and outside the workplace allows companies to be more open-minded and have a more complete outlook on their business strategy. One study found that when diverse teams make a business decision, they outperform individual decision makers up to 87% of the time.
Let’s evaluate the value of diversity, why companies should embrace a culture of diversity and how they can best implement it into their practice. READ MORE AT FORBES
The mere mention of the word “networking event” can make some people break out into a cold sweat.
Being in a room with total strangers and having to strike up new conversations can cause anxiety in even the most confident of professionals. Luckily, networking isn’t all that complicated or hard. READ MORE AT FORBES
Travel industry jobs lead to higher wages and a permanent foothold for financial success, outpacing compensation in both manufacturing and healthcare, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s Made in America: Travel’s Contribution to Workforce Development. READ MORE AT HOTEL BUSINESS
If you are ready for a mid-career pivot, you are likely hoping for a job that will value your outsider experience, pays well and doesn’t have huge barriers to entry. There are certain industries where coming from a different career track won’t be an issue and in some cases can be a plus.
The key is to figure out what experience you already have that can help you make the transition but also succeed in your next role. READ MORE AT FORBES
If you're a Hispanic entrepreneur living in Laredo, Texas, chances are your business is thriving.
The southern Texas city, which is on the north bank of the Rio Grande, has a population of just over 260,000, but it is a prominent hub for Hispanic entrepreneurs. READ MORE AT INC.
More than half of millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996, think that they will be millionaires at some point in their lives, according to a 2018 survey from TD Ameritrade. The reality could be a lot less pleasant, though, as a report from the Brookings Institution, first covered by The Economist, makes clear.
Millennials have certain advantages in the labor market over previous generations: They are better educated and have longer working lives. But they also have distinct disadvantage
A resume has one primary purpose: to secure interviews. So how can you create a strong resume that garners attention from hiring personnel and gets your foot in the door?
Beyond the basic tips you’ve likely already heard (customize the resume carefully for every job… keep content sharp and succinct…be meticulous with spelling and format), here are 6 big considerations to support resume success:
1. Understand the “science” behind how a resume is read. READ MORE AT THRIVE GLOBAL
Mexican-American chef Daniela Soto-Innes has become the youngest honoree to be named the World's Best Female Chef by The World's Best 50 Restaurants.
The award, which was announced Wednesday, recognizes the culinary achievements of one woman every year. Past winners include British chef Clare Smyth of London’s Core and Dominique Crenn, who leads San Francisco’s Michelin-three-star Atelier Crenn.
Though she is known for running Cosme and Atla, two popular modern Mexican restaurants in New York C
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. READ MORE AT FORBES
