The television and film industries have begun to recognize the value and appeal of Hispanic television, but executives speaking at the Hispanic TV Summit say that there needs to be a greater Hispanic presence both in front of and behind the camera. READ MORE AT MULTICHANNEL NEWS
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You applied, you interviewed, you got the job — and now you want to turn it down. How do you do it? Do you have to give a reason? What if you might want to work with that employer in the future? How do you avoid burning any bridges? Here’s everything you need to know about how to decline a job offer gracefully. READ MORE AT THE CUT
Toxic workplaces — where harassment, stereotyping and bullying occur — are driving away women and people of color, undercutting technology companies' efforts to increase diversity and costing an estimated $16 billion a year.
That's the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study from the Kapor Center for Social Impact and Harris Poll that explored the reasons people leave tech companies. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
The population of the United States and its workforce will become substantially more Hispanic in the coming decades. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Hispanics represented 17.4% of the population in 2014 and that the Hispanic demographic will make a huge jump to 28.6% by 2060.
According to another metric, which appeared in a SHRM publication, the U.S. Labor Bureau predicts that one in every two workers that enter the workforce in 2025 will be Hispanic. READ MORE AT HRDIVE
(Chicago)- The Little Village Chamber of Commerce in Chicago received the United States Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) “Chamber of the Year,” Award during the 2018 USHCC National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The USHCC Chamber of the Year Award was created to honor and recognize chambers that have achieved major accomplishments in the areas of business economic development, procurement, and access to capital. The award spotlights chambers that epitomize leadership, commitment to the Hispanic business community, and outstanding accomplishments.
“On behalf of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Members and Staff, we thank the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for this national recognition,” said Jaime DiPaulo, Executive Director, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce. “We are dedicated to the small business community in Little Village, a thriving and impactful business community in Chicago and we are extremely excited to be named Chamber of the Year by the USHCC.”
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| Jaime Di Paulo, Executive Director and Blanca Soto, Managing Director, receive the award on behalf of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce. |
“We are very proud to recognize the tremendous effort and contributions that our chambers make around this country”, said USHCC Interim President and CEO Fernand Fernandez. “Because of these chambers’ commitment to their communities, small businesses everywhere benefit from access to capital, information, and networks in order to thrive and expand their businesses.
As the 2018 Chamber of the Year Award recipient, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce joins a list of impressive past recipients that include the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
In 2017, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce received the USHCC Local Chamber Grant Program to fund an entrepreneurship program known as Juntos Emprendemos, which helped 75 small businesses in Chicago.
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About the Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVCC)
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that has represented the interests of local businesses for more than 30 years. Its mission is to promote and support the growth and success of businesses in Little Village and to leverage the community’s unique cultural identity to generate new opportunities. The Chamber works closely with business and community leaders; government agencies; law enforcement; corporate partners; elected officials and others to address the issues that affect the community and the commercial area. For more information, visit www.littlevillagechamber.org
The podcast world is filled with some amazing, impressive entrepreneurs, business leaders, life coaches, and more . I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite podcasters, so you can get as motivated and moved as I am whenever I listen to them! READ MORE AT FORBES
While the rate of Latino population growth in the U.S. has slowed since the Great Recession, experts say it’s still increasing at an impressive rate.
Of the 2.2 million people added to the nation’s population between 2016 and 2017, Hispanic accounted for slightly more than half of that growth. Today, the U.S. has 59 million Hispanic residents, a figure expected to nearly double by 2060, according to U.S. Census projections. READ MORE AT AZBIGMEDIA
Although the idea of networking has been around for a long time, the basic idea is as valid today as ever before. Whether you connect with people in person, over the phone or via cyberspace, you need to engage with leads, prospects and customers to stay fresh in their minds. READ MORE AT FORBES
Since Madison365's founding in 2015, we have published lists of the most influential African Americans and Latinos in Wisconsin. I intended these lists to highlight the beauty of the diversity in our community. I wanted kids here in Wisconsin to see role models of people who are succeeding, to know that it's possible for people of color to achieve great things here, and to highlight people of color doing great work in a variety of fields and pursuits. READ MORE AT ON MILWAUKEE
It’s no secret that for many Latinos, the most important voting issue is the economy.
For years, our families have been disadvantaged by a lack of available jobs, sluggish wage growth, and the real challenge of trying to pay down debt and save more to get ahead.
Latinos put a high priority on greater economic opportunity because we know that when we have the opportunity to work and earn, we can build better lives and better futures. When we have a chance to earn, the American dream is well within reach. READ MORE AT THE DAILY SIGNAL
If you run a business in the United States, then you may be wondering how best to expand into new territories. Indeed, the United States is a vast and lucrative market, but being able to sell your products and services in countries like the United Kingdom and in Canada makes sense. One territory you may not have considered for international expansion, though, is Latin America. READ MORE AT BALTIMORE POST EXAMINER
Starting a second career can be both daunting and exciting. Alongside a string of possibilities and the promise of finding your true calling are the challenges and pitfalls of starting over in an entirely new industry sector.
There’s a whole host of reasons why you might be thinking of a career change, from spending more time with your family to simple uncertainty about what you really wanted when you left education. Whatever you reason, here are five tips that will help you get your second career underway. READ MORE AT TECHPLUTO
No two consumer groups are identical in behavior or belief. Whether the differences are due to gender or politics, education or ethnicity, brands know that what might appeal to one crowd of potential shoppers won’t appeal to another.
With an estimated 55 million Hispanic people living in the United States, new data from YouGov Plan & Track uncovers 10 ways Hispanic consumers aged 18+ living in America differ from the general public. READ MORE AT FORBES
Career and job search advice is plentiful today, and much of it is now research-backed. So, it's easy to forget that on occasion, best practices won't apply to your situation and may, in fact, backfire.
For example, wearing a tailored suit and tie to an interview is usually a winning strategy, but if you're interviewing at an early stage start-up where the culture calls for flip flops and t-shirts, overdressing may cost you the job offer. READ MORE AT FORBES
The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease today launched its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month campaign, made possible by Burlington Stores. With nearly 48 million women living with or at risk for heart disease—almost 1 in 3 Hispanic women—the campaign will raise heart health awareness among Latinas and will run from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.
“As a woman heart disease patient, I fully know the importance of receiving the type of support and services that WomenHeart offers to women living with or at risk of heart disease” said WomenHeart Champion and Board Chair Evan McCabe. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and it kills more than 20,000 Hispanic women annually, which is why we are very excited to kick-off this awareness campaign.” READ MORE AT BUSINESS WIRE
Hispanic workers currently make up 16 percent of the overall U.S. labor market. By 2025, an estimated one out of every two new workers entering the workforce will be Hispanic.
Companies must deploy a focused digital strategy to keep pace and reach this growing demographic in the workplace. Implementing a smart online approach can position your company to attract and retain talented Hispanic staff.
Here are three important considerations to keep in mind. READ MORE AT MANUFACTURING.NET
It’s ironic isn’t it? You work hard your whole life, climbing the corporate ladder. You gather valuable skills and knowledge along the way. You become a better you every single day you step out of that office. Then when you unexpectedly find yourself looking for work, the “overqualified” hammer falls on you. READ MORE AT CANADIAN IMMIGRANT
Most of corporate America feels the Hispanic market is not a top priority or a profitable consumer, even though national statistics and research show the exact opposite.
This is due to a misperception of the market and a lack of understanding about this growing and influential consumer. READ MORE AT ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL
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 overrepresented in the industry compared to the private sector as a whole. READ MORE AT TECH REPUBLIC
It’s an often quoted phrase, “follow your passion,” and it’s becoming even more prevalent career advice for both career changers and job seekers who aren’t sure what they should be doing. The idea being that if you follow your passion you’ll ultimately find a line of work that is fulfilling for you. READ MORE AT PSYCH CENTRAL
