For three decades, Maria Elvira Salazar has conducted interviews and moderated debates as a broadcast journalist covering politics.
Now, for the first time, she’s finding herself on the other side.
Salazar was a news anchor for Miami-based MEGA TV and hosted a political news show, “Maria Elvira Live.” She left the show earlier this year to run for Congress. READ MORE AT THE HILL
While more high school graduates from all segments of the population are going to college, one in five will drop out before their second year, and that rate is higher among students whose families traditionally have not attended college, a group higher education needs to attract and keep, according to a detailed account from The Hechinger Report. READ MORE AT EDUCATION DRIVE
Networking is nothing more than meeting people. You can do it at a networking event, like this business expo, you can do it at a bar, you can do it at a party...anywhere people gather. But, like anything else, there's a right way and a wrong way to network. READ MORE AT HOUSTON CHRON
Job searches always take time but don’t have to waste time. As a time management coach, I’ve worked with many job seekers who stick to whatever feels safe and comfortable instead of doing what’s effective, only to find their job searches stretching on for an eternity. READ MORE AT FAST COMPANY
Rosie Mercado understands that the power of storytelling isn’t limited by a specific platform. Whether Mercado is working on a segment for Univision’s Despierta America, acting as a special correspondent on the Dr. Phil show, or sharing her journey on Instagram, she shows up with the same heart and the same intention. READ MORE ON FORBES
Net Generation. Centennials. The iGeneration. Whatever label you choose, Generation Z is here, and its oldest members are beginning to enter the workforce.
Born after 1995, this generation has never known a world without the internet, and most can’t recall a time before smartphones. The oldest members of this new generation have been shaped by events like 9/11 and the Great Recession, and now they’re beginning to look for work. READ MORE AT THE BUSINESS JOURNALS
Silicon Valley technology firms have had serious problems with demographic diversity, including accusations of hostile climates toward women and minority employees. A new analysis of company-level employment data I helped conduct finds, however, that some firms seem to have figured out how to create more diverse workplaces.
A 2016 report from the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, for example, concluded that the technology industry has a problem recruiting and retaining women of all
Hispanic-Americans are doing much better than their parents when it comes to income mobility. They are climbing up the economic ladder just slightly slower than their white peers, but much faster than blacks, according to a study by Stanford, Harvard and Census Bureau researchers.
For instance, among those who grew up lower middle class, 28% of Hispanics made it to the upper middle class or higher, compared to 35% of whites and only 14% of blacks. And 14% of middle class Hispanic kids made it t
Read biographies of feature guests for the 2018 Marketing, Media & PR Networking Forum being held tomorrow evening at Chicago Chop House.
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Diana Gutiérrez, The Jam, News Reporter, WCIU
Diana Gutierrez is a Mexican-American Chicago native. Born to immigrant parents, she is a bilingual journalist. Diana is one of two news reporters on WCIU’s ‘The Jam’. Born on the city’s Southwest side, Gutierrez understands the importance of unbiased journalism and is passionate about storytelling. She
Diversity and inclusion are becoming increasingly important to businesses.
Public pressure has prompted companies to become more vocal about their equality agendas, and political institutions are introducing frameworks to make sure employers stick to their word. READ MORE AT CNBC
The rapid pace of change in jobs means the era of one-and-done learning is over. It no longer matters what you learned in the past - to stay relevant you need to upskill. READ MORE AT KXLY
As a self-identified “mixed girl” growing up in Northeast Ohio, Janis Bowdler wished for a long, blonde ponytail.
Bowdler, appointed in April as the president of JPMorgan Chase Foundation, remembers her difficulty finding Latina role models in her predominantly white community when she was younger.READ MORE AT AL DIA
Do you wake up feeling pumped about work, or wanting to stay in bed? So much of our lives is spent working. Don’t waste those precious hours doing something you don’t care about. At the very least, you should be interested in what you do.
Only 13% of employees worldwide say they are engaged in their jobs. What about the other 87%? READ MORE AT FORBES
In marketing circles there’s incessant hype about being culturally relevant to the vast Hispanic market here in the U.S., which is 59 million strong. It is great to see examples of it done right.
Here are two solid examples of being truly culturally relevant that illustrate the power culture has in connecting brands to this lucrative consumer segment. READ MORE AT MEDIAPOST
Norwegian American Hospital Foundation to host 4th annual Power of Community Benefit to support the expansion of patient-centered model of care, integrating behavioral health and primary healthcare services.
Norwegian American Hospital Foundation, the philanthropic arm devoted to raising funds for Norwegian American Hospital, will host its annual Power of Community benefit at the Union League Club of Chicago on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The event, now in its fourth year, will help su
Did you know that the average person will change careers five to seven times in a lifetime? Not just a new job, but a completely new field. For example, leaving a marketing position for accounting or moving from manufacturing to retail.
If you’re considering a career change, these tips can get you on the right path.
Understand yourself. Take time for self-reflection. What are your passions, strengths and weaknesses? Not sure where to begin? READ MORE AT HOLLAND SENTINEL
The evidence is clear: A more diverse workforce leads to higher revenues and more creative teams. But despite funnelling millions of dollars into well-intentioned diversity initiatives, white men remain over-represented in the industry compared to the private sector as a whole.
The issue is difficult to address for a variety of reasons, including the fact that "the diversity problems of each race are different. READ MORE AT TECHREPUBLIC
On a typical weekday, three-quarters of U.S. Latinos get their news from internet sources, nearly equal to the share who do so from television, according to a 2016 survey of Latino adults by Pew Research Center.
For years, TV was the most commonly used platform for news among U.S. Hispanics. In recent years, however, the share getting their news from TV has declined. READ MORE AT PEW RESEARCH CENTER.
The Wisconsin Historical Society Press’ book Somos Latinas (“We Latinas”): Voices of Wisconsin Latina Activists first began as part of a UW-Madison course in an effort to engage students in documenting the lives of Latina women in Wisconsin.
In 2012, Andrea-Teresa Arenas worked with her students to highlight the mostly unrecognized community organizing efforts of Latinas across the state. READ MORE AT THE SHEPARD EXPRESS
In recent years, the job market has swung heavily in favor of candidates, with companies working hard to attract and retain their industry's top talent. While this is still largely the case, it doesn't mean job seekers always have the upper hand: In fact, many applicants still face steep competition for coveted positions and must find a way to stand out from the crowd.
A great resume and cover letter are a solid start, but if you really want to wow a hiring manager, you'll need to go the extra
