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 i
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 ha
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
Technology and linked devices have become a vital part of our lives. It not only assists people to communicate, acquire entertainment and knowledge, and shop from online portals, but can also help candidates to get an appropriate job. Several job portals are present, which not allow job seekers to create and upload their resume, but also gives a direct link to recruiters to get hold of probable candidates. Apart from these portal based recruiters, you have the option to select any conventional s
Recruitment is the process by which an employer appoints a deserving candidate to fill a vacancy. But it is rather challenging for the head of an organization to get the ideal applicant. On the flip side, nit all candidates have proper knowledge about the openings present in the market. It is where the recruitment agencies or staffing firms come to the fore front. They act as the bridge between the two parties, the employer and the probable employee, and meet the requirements of both. For the se
People require money to take care of their daily needs. Without adequate funds, one cannot expect to meet their desires. Be it then urge to opt for higher education or a simple candle light dinner in a posh restaurant, you need to pay a specific price to get the services. With time and advancements in all spheres, the number of job opportunities has increased by many folds. With this, the number of job seekers has also seen a significant rise. In fact, the market has failed to create adequate jo
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
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
The market is being competitive every day, and if you want to earn more revenue from the market, then you need to get a strong manpower in your company. Recruiters can help you to get efficient and eligible workers who can make your firm more successful and beneficial. The recruitment process can bring more revenue to a company by using the modern recruitment system. There are several points that the business experts like Mr. William Almonte have shown described below. The high-quality employees
Getting the assistance of a reputed recruiter is an absolute necessity if you are a fresh graduate or a seasoned employee. They have the details, which will otherwise come in handy for job seekers. It is impossible for an individual to keep a tap on all happenings. But with the help of the consultants, you need not search the job sites or drop your resume on the websites of companies, which might not have a vacancy at that moment.
WilliamAlmonte once commented that it is better not to waste too m
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
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 thi
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
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
Earlier the college or university was seen as a platform that assisted students in acquiring education in the chosen filed and get degrees. But most students will not even think about wasting so much time in studies if there was any other simpler way to get a job. The more education and professional skill you acquire, the more will be your chances of bagging a profitable job. So, the campus is no longer seen as a carefree space, where the pupils come to achieve educational feats and have a fun t
The job market is getting competitive by the day. Any candidate who desires to succeed in the professional filed must have bankable skills. Higher education is only one important element that will assist an individual to acquire a good job. Even if you get proper educational and professional training, you still need the assistance of experts to start your journey in the job market. These experts have information about the professional world, companies operating in the market, the vacancies they
Whether your current job is lacking luster, you're looking to switch careers or you are gearing up for your first job search ever, you might be asking yourself, "How do I get a good job?" We all envision finding an organization where we can positively contribute towards a shared goal, where our skills and abilities are valued and where we are generously compensated for our efforts. But how do we get there?
1. Begin with the End in Mind
Ultimately, when you are looking to find a job, you are loo
