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NAUTIC-ON has named marine industry veteran Lou Sandoval as national director of business development. Sandoval, who serves on the boards of the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, Sail America, Recreational Boating Leadership Council and the Chicago Yacht Club where he also serves on the executive board as the Vice Commodore. Most recently, he spent 16 years as a marine dealer principal at Karma Yacht Sales in Chicago. Under Sandoval’s leadership, Karma Yachts became a nationally rank

"Why not me?" It's a question Geisha Williams, CEO and President of PG&E Corp., has asked throughout her career.
Williams made history last year becoming the first Latina CEO of a Fortune 500 company. But the Cuban-born immigrant admits that she once had "pretty modest" career aspirations. That all changed when her mentor at her first energy industry job asked her a pivotal question. READ MORE AT CNN MONEY

Some electronic job applications skip the cover letter altogether. That's a negative for applicants, because it removes a chance to make yourself stand out -- to show that you're more than a list of past jobs and accomplishments.

A good cover letter can help you get noticed amid a sea of people with similar qualifications. It's an opportunity to convince an interviewer to take a chance on you, or to show that you're clearly the right person for the job. READ MORE AT USA TODAY

Many companies have made significant investments in marketing to the U.S. Hispanic population, and for good reason. These customers are connected, active online, and influencing the economy at a rapid clip.

But should companies market to them as a separate, distinct population, or should they consider them part of the core U.S. population? And should that marketing be in Spanish or English?

A look into some of the data behind the powerful U.S. Hispanic market can provide us with some answers. R

Did you know that 24% of the 54 million Hispanics that make up the United States population identify as Afro-Latino? An Afro-Latino is an individual of Latin heritage that derives from African descent. Afro-Latinos come in various sizes, hair textures, accents, and skin complexions. Many people have misconceptions of what an Afro-Latino is supposed to look like, act like, and where they are from. Imagine being told who you are or aren’t whatever you identify as based on your outside appearance?

Whether you’re heading to a networking event or an industry conference, every event you attend is an opportunity to meet new people. And very often, these new people can be beneficial to your business in one way or another. Whatever the scenario, it’s important to be prepared to meet new people, network and build new contacts.

Of course it doesn’t always feel that easy — but it should. With a few quick tips, you’ll be on your way to networking like a pro and building a massive list of some usef

As the Hispanic population continues to grow in the U.S., it’s important to learn how to recruit and retain them, said a Proctor & Gamble Corp. executive at NAVAIR’s national Hispanic Heritage Month event held at NAS Patuxent River April 17.

Miguel Alemañy, the director of research and development at Proctor and Gamble, cited statistics to support his theme of “What is a Hispanic/Latino, and why should we care?” Specifically, he said there are 58 million Hispanics living in the U.S. — the secon

Hispanics living in the United States tend to have “less education, a higher poverty rate, and worse access to health care” and “represent the ultimate paradigm of healthcare disparities,” with the highest rate of uninsured, lowest rates of health screening and counseling, and poorest levels of blood pressure and blood sugar control, as well as “other measures of deficient quality of care.” So they must have dismal public health statistics, right?

According to the latest national data, the life

Employees are the building blocks of an organization. For any business to flourish. It is imperative that it has efficient and skilled employees. Hiring the right kind of employees needs to be done properly. Companies sometimes hire recruiters on a contractual basis or temporary payroll.

Plan some sit-in sessions with the recruiter

The recruiters can only shortlist the right kind of candidates only if they know what the employer wants. The recruiters and the employers have to have a good rapport w

The role of the Human Resource department in an organization is indispensable. With the change in technology and society, the role of an HR is ever evolving. Nowadays it is not only restricted to recruiting and hiring of staff. The Human Resource Management (HRM) deals with the framing and implementing strategies required to recruit, hire and retain employees in a company.

The evolution of HRM over the years

The industrial revolution had let to the growth and proliferation of industries. With time

Casa Central announces the addition of its new VP of External Affairs & Chief Marketing Officer, Jose M Muñoz, to the agency’s leadership team. In his new role, Muñoz will be helping lead Casa Central’s sustainability and growth strategy. Muñoz brings a wealth of knowledge and insight, having spent the last 20 years designing and leading several local, state and national public education and civic engagement initiatives.

“We are fortunate to have José join Casa Central as our Head of External A

In its second annual diversity report, Uber, which has been sued by employees alleging racial and gender discrimination, showed small increases in the number of women and minorities in tech and leadership positions.

“We have made meaningful progress over the last year, but we still have a lot of work to do to increase representation of women and underrepresented groups,” wrote Liane Hornsey, Uber chief people officer, in a blog post.

That progress was modest. “Underrepresented groups” such as m

In case you needed another reason to rank Fort Worth higher than Dallas, here's one: a new study by personal finance website WalletHub named Fort Worth as one of the Top 20 Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs.

Pulling in at 18, Fort Worth ranked above Dallas (31), El Paso (19) and Austin (20). Cowtown came in behind other Texas cities such as Laredo (1), Corpus Christi (4), Amarillo (7), San Antonio (8), Grand Prairie (13) and Irving (17).

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Jo

The success of an organization depends upon its manpower. It can be said that the employees are the backbone of an organization. Recruiting the correct employees will ensure the productivity of the company. In this age of competition, it is essential that the right kind of employees is not only hired but retained as well. The hiring process leaves an impressionable impact on the employees, and it sets the pace of working for an employee.

Recruiting the right candidate for better productivity

Every

Having the right professional contacts can help you expand your business and open the door to new opportunities. One of the best ways to meet those contacts is by attending networking events. Whether you're at an industry-specific conference or a general entrepreneur meetup, you're sure to connect with people who can help you grow. READ MORE AT FORBES

Twenty-eight new authors share their poignant stories of inspiration and hope in "Today's Inspired Latina Volume IV" which will have its book launch from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. READ MORE AT BOOKSWORLD

Strong purchasing power for Hispanics in one Johnson County community helped land the suburb on a new ranking of the best cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs.

Purchasing power is a particular strength within Overland Park, WalletHub found, noting the community was the fifth-best among 182 cities in terms of median annual income of Hispanics (adjusted for cost of living).

Other considerations related to purchasing power included affordability, income growth for Hispanics, housing affordability for

Hiring candidate is no doubt an uphill task. The search for a perfect candidate is very tiring and challenging. The whole process of scanning resumes, matching profiles, assessment and interview of candidates, requires a lot of time and effort on the part of the recruiters and hiring managers.Smart recruiting refers to the process of hiring staffs and employees that is smart, efficient, and less time-consuming.

Smart recruiting in this millennial is very important

In today's competitive world, the

Employees are the building blocks of an organization. They make a face and soul of an organization. Hence, it is imperative that the employees should be hired with a great deal of caution and care. Hiring, thus, is the most strenuous and challenging task. Because if the right kind of employees is not hired, the progress of the company may not only be hindered but also suffer a massive setback. So, recruiters should always be level-minded and be at the top of their game!

What are the challenges in

Recruiting is one of the most challenging tasks in an organization. Over the period of years, with the advent and proliferation of the computers, the World Wide Web, and the social media the process of hiring employees have undergone a sea-change just like any other aspects in life. Both the job seekers and employers have a wide range of opportunities to pick and choose from their probable requirements. The traditional methods of seeking jobs are being used less by the job seekers. Likewise, the