As the year comes to a close and a new decade swiftly approaches, it’s time to assess what organizational practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) were effective and what practices need to be left in the old decade. READ MORE AT FORBES
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You may think that extroverts are better than introverts at networking because they gravitate toward social events, such as happy hours, work dinners and holiday parties. In actuality, introverts can be just as successful at networking because they are able to build deeper relationships. READ MORE AT FORBES
With a lot of hard work and a little luck, many scientists receive an exciting phone call this time of year—a job offer. Despite years of work preparing for this moment, many of us are clueless about how to proceed. Scientists are rarely trained in how to negotiate. Some are reluctant to ask for anything they are not offered; others believe they should play hardball. READ MORE AT SCIENCE MAG
The New Year is traditionally a time for fireworks, celebrations, resolutions, and now, career change. A new study from Fiverr and YouGov shows that nearly 6 in 10 U.S. workers are looking to change something about their work or career in the New Year.
Some of the changes they are considering include their company, industry or job location. READ MORE AT FORBES
On November 21, 2019, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) nationally released the 2019 Corporate Inclusion Index (CII) report. This report is compiled from data collected from participating companies that use this tool to help them evaluate and assess their Hispanic inclusion efforts.
The assessment examines key indicators by which companies evaluate progress on diversity and inclusion in order to help them identify opportunities for improvement or best practices for Hispanic inclusion. READ MORE AT CSRWIRE
When it comes to representing Latinx people on screen, few have contributed as much as actor, director, and producer Edward James Olmos.
Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Olmos is possibly best known for his role as high school math teacher Jaime Escalante in the film Stand and Deliver, which is based on a true story.
He said the film had a huge impact on Latinos who lived in the United States. SPECTRUM NEWS 1
With $9.7 million in funding from the National Eye Institute, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago will study the impact of chronic eye disease among Latinos.
There are approximately 60 million Latinos living in the U.S., and the National Eye Institute reports that Latinos have higher rates of developing visual impairment, blindness, diabetic eye disease and cataracts than non-Hispanic whites. READ MORE AT NEWSWISE
As you get into the holiday spirit, don't leave your job search behind! People used to think that hiring came to a halt between mid-November and January, but that just isn't the case anymore.
Here are a few tips for keeping your job search active - and even accelerating it - during the holiday season. READ MORE AT WRAL.COM
Latinas are a fast-growing population of key buyers and influencers, and are civically engaged and driving media consumption — all while facing challenges such as a wage gap and lack of representation in media. READ MORE AT MEDIAVILLAGE
It’s impossible to predict what the 2020 job market will have in store for job seekers, as this year’s economic trends have been inconsistent and volatile.
Employers have continued to report strong hiring figures in 2019, leaving unemployment rates near a 50-year low. However, trade concerns have prompted many companies to pull back on the strategic investments that spur long-term growth.
If you have any desire to get a new job in 2020, you need to start getting ready right now. Don’t assume that the current favorable hiring trends will continue throughout the next year. READ MORE AT FORBES
Diversity and inclusion is an increasingly important driver of business success, and the world's top companies are competing to attract talent from a wide array of backgrounds.
And initiatives to push for a more open and inclusive workplace could be particularly important to Gen Z, the most diverse generation in history. Gen Z students who identify as LGBT and Latino in particular have prioritized a commitment to diversity and inclusion as an important feature of their ideal future employers. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSIDER
By just about any metric this is the best job market since the late 1990s. The economy has been adding jobs for 110 straight months — a record streak.
Jobs are plentiful. Unemployment is at a half-century low. And the unemployment rates for African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Americans with less than a high school education are all at the lowest levels since the Labor Department began keeping track. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST
Three decades of population decline in most urban areas nationwide gave way to a new era, beginning around 1980, when more than two-thirds of the 25 biggest cities gained residents. Much of this increase owed to Latinos. In most big cities, Hispanic populations expanded in the 1970s and reached peak growth rates by the 1990s; meanwhile, the non-Hispanic white populations shrank continuously. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST
Even though this word was created to give people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community a sense of belonging, people who are gender-conforming used the word “Latinx” to identify themselves as well. Many people use this word without understanding the true meaning behind it, causing confusion. READ MORE AT iOWA STATE DAILY
One of the best times of the year for networking is upon us: the holiday season.
Now, I know what you are thinking—“there’s no time for that.” It’s a season of worry, planning, deadlines, procrastination, more worry, coffee, and extra cookies. Yet, even with all the craziness and sugar rushes, it is often the best time of year to find and meet new people, as well as craft engaging alliances. READ MORE AT SCIENCEMAG
At some point in your career, you may find that things aren't progressing as much as you'd like them to. Maybe it's been years since you've been promoted. Or maybe you've managed to climb the ranks once or twice in recent years but are still dissatisfied with how you spend your days at the office.
Regardless of how long you've been working, what you do, and the type of company you do it for, the right moves on your part could help your job-related outlook change for the better. Here are a few key steps to take if you're eager to be happier at work. READ MORE AT MOTLEY FOOL
The Milwaukee Area Technical College continues to close in on its goal of recruiting more Latino students and attain a coveted federal designation that would unlock thousands for dollars in grant and scholarship support for those students.
Since the 2017-18 school year, MATC's Latino population has grown from 16% of the student body to 19% as of fall 2019. In order to qualify as a Hispanic Serving Institution, MATC will need to hit 25%.
Campus leaders say educating more Latino students is crucial to meeting the needs of Milwaukee's workforce. READ MORE AT MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Non-Hispanic Asians and Hispanics accounted for the largest percentage increase of residents in both suburban types between 2000 and 2017.
In developing suburbs, the number of non-Hispanic blacks also increased slightly during the same time period.
Between 2000 and 2017, both suburban types also witnessed an increase in non-white immigrants who have been living in the U.S. for less than 10 years. READ MORE AT FINANCE & COMMERCE
The number of schools with the federal status doubled in the last decade and hundreds more are nearing the mark, spurring some to rethink how they serve Latino students.
An increase in the number of HSIs means more colleges are experimenting with better ways to serve this growing segment of their student body. They're adding more Latino faculty and staff and are expanding cultural programming and academic support for Latino students. READ MORE AT EDUCATION DIVE
From Mark Zuckerberg to your local IT professional, it's no secret that tech pays. But how well? And what jobs pay the most?
The career data website Comparably recently sought to answer these questions. They surveyed over 12,000 employees in top-level positions, and produced a list of 10 highest-paying ones, with salaries all over $150,000. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
