As the topic of diversity and inclusion has gained ever greater importance in the business world, Forbes not only added this vertical to its reporting coverage but, in 2018, partnered with market research firm Statista to create a list of the Best Employers for Diversity. This year marks the third annual list.
The ranking was compiled by surveying 60,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. READ MORE AT FORBES
Hispanics are the largest and youngest minority group in the United States, and growing rapidly, but 1 in 3 will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
Cancer occurrence and survival are influenced by economic, social and cultural factors. Hispanics in the U.S. consist of people from numerous countries and cultures but research often aggregates them into a single group, instead of differentiating between subpopulations. READ MORE AT TEXAS PUBLIC RADIO
This is Karime López, the Mexican chef working in Italy, who is now the first Mexican woman to be awarded a Michelin star. The 36-year-old leads the team at the Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura restaurant in Florence, Italy. She’s also the sole female to be named in the 2020 Michelin Guide Italy. READ MORE AT WE ARE MITU
U.S. Hispanic small business owners and Hispanic entrepreneurs anticipate a decade of robust expansion and growth, expressing a brighter business outlook than their non-Hispanic peers in the year ahead, according to the fourth annual Bank of America Business Advantage 2020 Hispanic Business Owner Spotlight.
The annual study based on a survey of more than 1,000 entrepreneurs across the country reveals... READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
Whether you’ve been in employment for years, or are a newbie that’s already destined for more responsibility, getting promoted at work is something most people strive for. This feeling of accomplishment is something that boosts confidence and helps people to work harder and smarter to prove their value. READ MORE AT AZBIGMEDIA
We all dread it: that panicky, palm-sweating moment of walking into a noisy, crowded networking event—and realizing everybody there is a total stranger. Thankfully, there is a better solution than standing quietly against the back wall for the whole evening. READ MORE AT FORBES
Many people started 2020 with just one goal in mind: new year, new job. But like all worthy and difficult life changes, staying committed to the process is the hardest part.
In fact, according to U.S. News and World Report, over 80% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by mid-February. This means that lots of job seekers have already let go of their dream for finding a new job that will grant them better work-life balance, pay more money or provide an escape from a difficult boss. READ MORE AT FORBES
While working full time as a CNN special projects producer, Mayra Cuevas persevered in writing a young adult novel with a Latina as the protagonist. She hopes the story will spread a message of empowerment to young girls.
Cuevas was born and raised in Puerto Rico and now lives in Norcross. She said some of her upbringing as a Latina, as well as her experiences with her grandparents and then her parents’ divorce inspired scenes in the novel, which is titled “Salty, Bitter, Sweet.” It will be released March 3. READ MORE AT GWINNETT DAILY POST
The homeownership rate among Hispanics increased for the fifth consecutive year in 2019 as Hispanics continue to be the primary driver of growth in the nation’s housing market, according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau and an upcoming report from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).
Key data points revealed in the report include:
• The Hispanic homeownership rate increased to 47.5 percent in 2019, the fifth consecutive yearly increase. While this is still below the overall U.S. homeownership rate, Hispanics are the only demographic group to record an increase in each of the past five years. READ MORE AT AZBIGMEDIA
As the tech industry continues to struggle to improve diversity, Dell diversity and inclusion head Brian Reaves argued that companies must work together with a shared goal of improving representation of women and people of color.
Reaves made the case for collaboration in an interview with Business Insider during the World Economic Forum in Davos Tuesday.
"If you really want to continue to be a leader in whatever type of innovation, you must have more inclusive teams," Reaves said. "We're not going to do it alone." READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSIDER
Latinx people show their creativity in a variety of different ways. From film-making to career coaching, connecting with a fellow Latina to help you level up your life is always a good idea.
We pulled together a quick list of Latina creatives who are paving their own way and want to help you do the same through coaching, education, and creating more opportunities for yourself. Next time you are looking for a creative to work with, consider one of the following super talented Latinas. READ MORE AT BELATINA
Several hundred Latino entrepreneurs and business leaders from around the country gathered at Stanford University to get a briefing on the health and well-being of Latino-owned businesses.
The good news: The share of such companies in the broader U.S. economy is growing significantly. Over the past 10 years, the number of Latino business owners grew 34 percent. That growth figure is just 1 percent compared with all business owners in the United States. READ MORE AT SILICON VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL
Networking events can bring so many benefits to your professional and personal life. But they won't really be beneficial if you attend them but chose to stand on the corner while pretending to be busy on your phone. SEE VIDEO AT WTOL11
There’s no bad time to look for a job, but there are seasonal trends that can work in your favor or slow your progress.
Despite robust hiring and low unemployment numbers in the U.S., job seekers still need to prepare for the unique challenges and opportunities each month presents.
If you’re planning to launch or continue a job search in February, here’s what you need to know to maximize your efforts. READ MORE AT FORBES
We’re in a period of vast disruption and transformation, and every business is being impacted. In this context, our dreams must adapt and evolve too. We must disrupt the broken American Dream. That starts with focusing our legislative, educational, and investment efforts on creating an atmosphere where the true cornerstone of the American Dream can thrive once more: Entrepreneurism. READ MORE AT THE HILL
Finding a job that you love is the goal of many, but few people are taught how to actually achieve it.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, American workers average eleven jobs over the course of a lifetime, with this number projected to rise throughout the careers of Millennials and Gen-Zs. That’s at least eleven (if not more) chances to land your dream job if you know how to prepare. READ MORE AT FORBES
For some people, networking with other real estate agents is fun and exciting. For others, it’s absolutely terrifying. But while real estate networking may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be! When you go into a real estate event with a solid strategy, you’ll plant some seeds and start to build relationships with talented agents across the country who may send you some referrals down the line.
Next time you attend a real estate event, remember these networking tips to confidently connect like a pro. READ MORE AT INMAN
With immigration reform remaining one of the most prominent political issues and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration's public charge rule to take effect, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020's Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities.
To identify the most ethnically diverse places in America, WalletHub compared more than 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key metrics: ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity and birthplace diversity. READ MORE AT PATCH
A new novel about a woman and her young son's harrowing trek across the U.S.-Mexico border, an Oprah Book Club pick, has drawn praise from several literary figures, but it has also stirred fierce debate after being slammed as stereotypical and racist.
What's more, the hype around Jeanine Cummins’ “American Dirt” has unleashed a firestorm on social media about who gets to write about the migrant Latino experience and the realities in Mexico — and whether the publishing industry favors certain authors and narratives to tell these stories. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Workplace diversity and inclusion is one of HR’s main challenges and top priorities. For instance, a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 57% of recruiters have talent acquisition strategies that are designed to attract diverse candidates.
However, D&I is not only about recruitment. To be able to build a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, organizations need holistic change that they can achieve by implementing proven best practices.
Here are some tips to help organizations achieve diversity and inclusion. READ MORE AT HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
