1. BE PREPARED
It’s obvious but easily forgotten. The last thing you want is to show up to an event, not knowing anyone and not get the best out of the situation... preparation is KEY!
From remembering business cards, researching key speakers and event topics, and having a nose on social media to see if you can scope out who’s attending – the more prepared you are the more you’ll get out of any networking occasion.
Setting yourself goals can also benefit your networking experience. This gives y
According to a new research report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, two-thirds of working Millennials have nothing saved for retirement. These are some of the surprising, new statistics about Millennials and their retirement.
Here's what you need to know. Among the many findings in the report, here are some of the major findings. READ MORE AT FORBES
When Gabriel Concha’s oldest daughter was in second grade, she started falling behind in her New York City school. Monica Olivera was living with her kids in what she called a “failed school district” in North Carolina, and William Estrada’s parents wanted to make sure their faith was part of their kids’ education but didn’t want to pay for a private school.
Each family had different concerns, but they all turned to the same solution: homeschooling. READ MORE AT 0ZY
The human resource management is the brains of the recruiting system. The HR management has much more to do than helping you select candidates for your company. If you want to look forward to recruiting wholly, you need to share responsibilities with the HR managing partners.
An HR manager adds value to your organisation. There is more to recruitment than just selecting and screening candidates. William Almonte brought into light that, running an
Time is rolling faster than ever with the emergence of Internet system. Using online procedure has changed the entire perspective of approach to jobs and people are getting employed every day with its help. The thing is about being at right place at the right, which has been made possible by online recruitment. You can get a job before even knowing at the speed of light.
Individuals in this profession have to agree; decisions on shortlisting or
Diverse and inclusive companies drive innovative results. Yet the tech industry still struggles with diversity and inclusion, often failing to attract diverse talent due to inclusivity issues in the workplace. For organizations looking to shape up their diversity and inclusion practices and policies, the change can be challenging — and rewarding.
Most companies are driven to enact change for one of four common reasons. READ MORE AT IT WORLD
Amidst the sights and sounds of a bustling Austin Convention Center, you can pull on a pair of Virtual Reality (VR) goggles to walk through a Peruvian rainforest. You can dance the night away to a DJ mix or to Peruvian rock, electric, funk and folk bands at Peru House, a spot dedicated to Peruvian arts, culture and technology.
Latin American and U.S. Latino presence at the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) tech, film and music festival has grown significantly – particularly through music. READ M
The US Hispanic population is large, growing, young and experiencing economic and social progress – “an incredible opportunity for any brand”, according to an industry figure.
In a WARC Best Practice paper, How to market to Hispanic consumers in the US, marketing consultant Belia E. Jimenez, highlights the size and influence of the Hispanic population on many areas of US public life and popular culture.
“The challenge for marketers wishing to sell to Hispanics is determining how Hispanics are d
It's often said that success is all about who you know. This is especially true when it comes to your career: Knowing the right person at the right company can open the door to your dream job opportunity.
But what happens if you've lost touch with professional contacts you were close with in the past? It can be awkward (and a turn-off) to reach out to someone after months or years of not speaking and ask for help, so it's important to go about rekindling old networking relationships the right w
Black and Hispanic U.S. adults are half as likely as whites to drink tap water and more than twice as likely to drink bottled water, according to a recent Penn State analysis.
The findings also support past research that indicates that minorities and more vulnerable populations have a higher distrust of tap water in America, and that those who do not drink tap water and instead consume bottled water are at greater risk of health issues and financial burdens. READ MORE AT PENN STATE NEWS
America cannot afford to turn its back on immigrants. Immigrant makers, doers, and dreamers create American jobs; innovators and laborers further U.S. competitiveness.
The challenge for the United States, therefore, is to change the national discussion from “taking jobs” to “making jobs.” When that happens, the need for immigrants becomes obvious.
New and young businesses account for nearly all of the net job growth in America. And immigrant entrepreneurs are twice as likely to start businesses
A huge part of the backbone of any company is their employees. Without the employees the company could not run all the works smoothly. If the company gets it perfect employee then not much time is taken to build a huge business empire. Selecting the correct employee for the company is a very hard task. According to William Almonte, a single wrong decision can be the reason behind the failure or loss of the company. Following are some tips to help the recruiter in achieving success easily.
These a
Time is rolling faster than ever with the emergence of Internet system. Using online procedure has changed the entire perspective of approach to jobs and people are getting employed every day with its help. The thing is about being at right place at the right, which has been made possible by online recruitment. You can get a job before even knowing at the speed of light.
Individuals in this profession have to agree; decisions on shortlisting or
Software has made its place as the strongest helping hands of recruiters in the industry. Recruiting has been definitely possible without the use of software throughout the years. But the point is, reaching the level of perfection and accuracy in terms of hiring. Getting into the work industry has become much more professional and precise. This is mainly where the use of software comes in. There are many more benefits which are discussed below.
Software gives you a clear picture of hiring-activit
It's often a tough decision to decide whether to travel to a business or industry conference. You have to consider time away from your family and work and, of course, the cost of the conference and the travel. Wouldn't it be great to know you will see an immediate ROI on these efforts? Here are 5 tips to network efficiently at your next conference, and make it all worth it. READ MORE AT FORBES
Hispanic entrepreneurs are increasingly optimistic about the future – what lies ahead in the next year and even the next decade to come – and see their heritage as an important advantage to their success.
According to the second annual Bank of America Hispanic Small Business Owner Spotlight, surveying Hispanic entrepreneurs nationwide, the majority believe the national economy (60 percent) and their local economies (67 percent) will improve in 2018 – much higher than their non-Hispanic counterp
Texas is poised to send its first Latina to Congress after State Sen. Sylvia Garcia has won the Democratic nomination to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Gene Green of Houston.
Garcia easily beat six little-known candidates on Tuesday, including health care executive Tahir Javed, who vowed to spend his own money lavishly to compete in the race. She immediately becomes the overwhelming favorite to win November's general election.
The district includes swaths of north and east Houston and is nearly 80
Despite gender equality initiatives and rules forcing companies to disclose their salary data, men are still paid more than women. What’s more, the gap between men’s earnings and women’s earnings is actually widening, not narrowing. In 2017, the average pay for women globally was $12,000, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), almost half of the $21,000 average pay packet for men. If the WEF is right, it’s going to be nearly 217 years before the gender pay gap closes. For women in the wor
The 90th annual Academy Awards were, by any definition, a moment of triumph for Latinos.
Guillermo del Toro became the third Mexican-born filmmaker to win best director, and it was his lavish Cold War fantasy "The Shape of Water" that was crowned best picture. Pixar's box-office smash "Coco," the biggest budget studio release to feature a largely Hispanic cast, won best animated feature and best song. Lin-Manuel Miranda reminded viewers of Puerto Rico, rebuilding from Hurricane Maria. Lupita Ny
Hispanic people with limited English proficiency may be disadvantaged in getting home loans because Spanish translations of mortgage documents are unavailable in their nearby banks, a Lower Hudson Valley housing advocacy group reported recently.
The investigation, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, found that nine out of 10 banks located in or adjacent to the Lower Hudson Valley communities with significant Hispanic populations failed to provide Spanish-language tra
