One of the most in-demand management jobs is now diversity and inclusion managers. The careers pay well, and there aren’t many professionals trained in the field.
Human resources departments have made progress on workforce diversity through proactive recruiting and hiring, but making minority employees — and, increasingly, nonminority employees — feel they are part of the organization is not so straightforward. That is what HR departments consider “inclusion.” READ MORE AT WTOP
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the United States was weaker in the fourth quarter of 2019 as a majority are less optimistic about their financial situation and the economic outlook for the United States going into the new year, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business.
Overall, 66 percent of Hispanics said they are financially better off today than a year ago, down four points from the third quarter. Looking ahead, 73 percent of Hispanics indicated they would be better off over the next year, down one point from the third quarter. READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
The concept of “diversity” has become so entangled in the daily political and cultural miasma that it’s easy to forget its full “inclusive” meaning and why it’s so important to business success. As we enter the 2020’s, perhaps it’s time to hit the reset button. READ MORE AT FORBES
Who is considered Hispanic in the United States? And how are they counted in public opinion surveys, voter exit polls and government surveys like the 2020 census?
The most common approach to answering these questions is straightforward: Who is Hispanic? READ MORE AT PEW RESEARCH CENTER
If you are reading this, you’re likely in the arena and seeking to advance your career against unyielding headwinds with hopes that, in this New Year, you’ll experience greater levels of career success. But the truth is that this year will likely end up just like all the prior ones unless you change the game and have the courage to make different—even bolder—career moves. READ MORE AT FORBES
After insightful conversations with 30 game-changing women leaders this year, we’ve uncovered a treasure trove of practical tips and advice. Here, these women – from CEOs to CMOs to some of the media and advertising industry’s top trailblazers – offer some inspiration and guidance to impact both your career and daily life. READ MORE AT ADWEEK
Read biographies of feature guests for the 2020 Healthcare Networking Forum being held Wednesday January 15 at the University of Phoenix Media and Conference Lounge.
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Gladys De La Mora, TV Host, “Un Nuevo Amanecer” Show, Telemundo
Gladys is a TV host and anchor for the recently launched "Un Nuevo Amanecer" Show airing on Telemundo, one of the largest Hispanic TV networks in the United States. “Un Nuevo Amanecer” is a 100 % family oriented TV program where viewers find a variety of interesting subjects all aimed at improving their quality of life and enhancing family values. “Un Nuevo Amanecer” is formed by professionals committed to always give their best to their viewers and family.
In addition, Gladys De La Mora is the founder of Delamora Insurance Agency, a company focused on helping families and business owners understand their auto, home, life, business and specialty insurance coverage.
While pursuing her major in accounting and financial management at Northeastern University, Gladys was on the Dean’s List and received recognition for her academic achievements. She enjoys volunteering her time for non-for-profit organizations that help families and students move toward financial stability.
As an Author for "Today's Inspired Latina" Book, she speaks about her personal and professional journey. Gladys is a Motivator Speaker and MC-Moderator for different events.
She has been featured in Inc Magazine, Mundofox, NBC, Telemundo, Univision TV and Radio.
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Kellie Medious, MBA, Sr. Director of Patient Access Operations, Erie Family Centers
Kellie Medious is a determined, results-driven and highly influential leader with extensive experience in management, operations, customer service and call center management. As a member of Erie's Senior Operations team, Kellie contributes to and develops implementation strategies for organizational priorities. She leads with the organizations mission and vision. In addition, Kellie has been vital in the transformation of the Patient Access Center structure. Most recently, HRSA identified our Patient Access Center as a best practice model for grant sites across the nation.
Kellie currently oversees the Patient Access Center, Scheduling Operations, Referrals and Health Information Management teams at Erie. Kellie also serves as chair of the Erie’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion taskforce team and is the Privacy Officer for Erie Family Health Centers. Kellie received her B.A. from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and MBA in Healthcare Management from Regis University.
Joseph Hernandez, BSN RN, Medical Specialist, United Airlines, Orthopedic/Recovery Room Nurse, Pipeline Health
Joseph Hernandez is a Medical Specialist for United Airlines. He is primarily responsible for Absence Management. His role at United Airlines integrates nursing and business as he determines when employees can return to work safely following a medical leave. He has spearheaded significant projects which have had immediate impact on employee wellness. He has been able to use his nursing degree to expand his role as a nurse in the hospital to a nurse in HR and can now be an advocate for both patients and employees.
Joseph maintains his clinical skills by working at two Pipeline Health Hospitals. His specialties include Orthopedics and Post Anesthesia Care. He finds continued inspiration by working at the frontline of nursing also known as bedside care. At the bedside he is able to provide services that have a direct impact on the Hispanic population by being able to provide care and education that’s culturally congruent.
In addition Joseph serves as President Elect for the National Association of Hispanic Nurses- Illinois Chapter. As a first-generation citizen and proud member of the LGBTQ community he understands the importance of representation. He’s passionate about strengthening the voice of the community he lives in, serves, and is a part of by being a life role model.
Shojanny Salazar, M.D. Physician, Pediatric Volunteer, UI Health Co-Chair, International Medical Graduate (IMG) Committee The Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA)
Shojanny Salazar, MD, was born in Ibarra, Ecuador and grew up in Quito. She obtained her medical degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, in Quito, Ecuador. Dr. Salazar is currently a first-year master’s degree student in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Her current field placement is as a research volunteer at University of Illinois Health (UIH). She is a volunteer in the Pediatrics Department at UIH, and the most remarkable moments for her are when children thank her with a smile for the work she does with them.
Additionally, Dr. Salazar is Co-Chair of the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement’s International Medical Graduate (IMG) Committee. The Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) is a Chicago-based professional organization of physicians and health professionals aiming to improve health, wellness, and advancement of Latinos. The IMG committee’s goal is to develop and implement projects and workshops to improve the success of other IMGs seeking to enter the U.S. medical system as health professionals.
Her current research and clinic interests include Latino health disparities, pediatrics, women in medicine, Latino IMG development, and global health.
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USA TODAY is launching a new series “Hecho en USA,” or “made in America,” that will tell the stories of the Latino community in the United States. The stories in the series will address issues of national importance and will run in both Spanish and English.
The first three stories in the series published today focus on the topics of bilingual education, college education, and Latinos in politics. READ MORE AT USATODAY
"Talent is found in every neighborhood throughout our great city, but too many residents are still left out and left behind, which holds Chicago's economy back," said Mayor Lightfoot. "Alberto Ortega's track record of business collaboration and nonprofit leadership will help us build a more equitable city, create new career opportunities for residents and develop an unmatched 21st-century workforce."
Mr. Ortega founded the Workforce Employer Resource Collaborative (WERC), a network of more than 35 nonprofit organizations that aims to match employers with qualified workers, connect people to family-sustaining wage jobs, and customize strategies to enhance recruitment and retention. He has served as a Board Member for the Center for Economic Progress and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Excellence and Workplace Well-Being Committees.
“It is truly an honor to join Mayor Lightfoot and the entire City to build relationships for economic and social impact through meaningful internal as well as external engagement activities to continue to advance the City as an inclusive and diverse employer, and bring jobs and economic growth to all of Chicago,” said Mr. Ortega.
Ortega will oversee the newly created Chicago Construction Careers Council (C4), a multi-department and multi-agency task force charged with creating new standards for hiring, training, and supplying labor needs for construction projects in Chicago. C4 will establish new outreach and data sharing procedures to reach more job seekers throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods, and to track career progress over time.
To prepare more youth for high growth potential industries, Ortega will work alongside City departments and business leaders to expand work-based learning opportunities for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) students under the Career Launch Chicago umbrella. Career Launch Chicago is the city’s new youth apprenticeship effort that will connect CPS students with college coursework and paid work-based learning, leading to post-secondary credentials from City Colleges of Chicago toward careers in health care, information technology, or advanced manufacturing.
“Chicago’s strength lies in our ability to attract and maintain educational and job opportunities for our residents for today and for the future,” said Alderman Susan Sadlowski-Garza (10), Chair of the Committee on Workforce Development. “I look forward to working with Mr. Ortega in creating a robust workforce agenda that will attract businesses as well as individuals throughout the entire City.”
The City’s workforce development efforts will also align with the Mayor’s new economic growth strategy, which is focused on renewing growth across the City’s neighborhoods, including downtown, by focusing on high impact industries displaying growth potential for the future: transportation: technology; healthcare & life sciences; and tourism & hospitality.
“Chicago is a world-class city and the region’s economic engine, and our administration is focused on ensuring that all of our residents can benefit from this growth, regardless of where they live,” said Samir Mayekar, Deputy Mayor, Economic & Neighborhood Development. “Alberto will be instrumental in working with City stakeholders across the spectrum to propel new economic opportunity for our residents and create more financial resiliency for communities that have been overlooked for too long.”
The Director of Workforce Strategy and Business Engagement is a grant-funded position through the Pritzker Traubert Foundation. This position aligns with the Foundation’s mission, which focuses on investments to help address the opportunity gap faced by Chicago’s working families and communities.
Mr. Ortega holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Loyola University Chicago.
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A new state-funded scholarship program means nearly 200 new College of Lake County students will have all of their costs covered, even receiving help with textbooks and potentially child care.
CLC was one of 15 community colleges across the state to receive money as part of a new grant aimed at expanding short-term workforce training opportunities in high-need communities. READ MORE AT CHICAGO TRIBUNE
January is one of the busiest hiring months of the year and recent economic data suggests a favorable environment in 2020 for job seekers. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. unemployment rate continues to hover near a 50-year low.
The tightening labor market has placed job seekers in a position of power. READ MORE AT FORBES
A good book can take a reader on a journey, but for migrants on an actual journey a book can also uplift, entertain and inspire.
New Mexico author Denise Chavez created Libros para el Viaje, or books for the journey, with that idea in mind. READ MORE AT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
While Latinos faced brutal attacks in 2019, including a rise in hate crimes against our communities and vicious political assaults aimed at immigrants and people of color, this year also reminded us of our might. Across fields, our people have been using their voices, talents and smarts to uplift our stories and promote our culture. READ MORE AT REMEZCLA
While Hispanics are the fastest growing minority population in the US, few studies have assessed whether the proportion of Hispanics in a neighborhood associates with bystander CPR delivery and survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. READ MORE AT FUTURITY
Julián Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio who served as housing secretary under President Barack Obama, said Thursday he is suspending his candidacy and ending his effort to become the nation’s first Latino president.
“I’m so proud of the campaign we’ve run together,” Castro, 45, said in a video released by his campaign. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST
New year, new you. New job?
According to data recently analyzed by job site Monster, January and February are the most popular times for people to search for a new job.
Fortunately for job seekers, job openings also increase during the beginning of a new year, as employers embrace their newly refreshed annual budgets. READ MORE AT CNBC
Hispanics are strong consumers that account for over $56 billion in leisure travel every year, according to the National Tour Association. When it comes down to the bare facts and travel habits, U.S. Hispanics travel more, taking an average of two trips than non-Hispanics. When they travel, Hispanics outspend non-Hispanics by an average of $300 and are more likely to travel in a larger group of people. READ MORE AT FORBES
U.S. multicultural media revenues generated from advertising and marketing aimed at Hispanic, African and Asian Americans are projected to grow at an accelerated 6.3% to $28.72 billion in 2020, representing the fastest growth of this burgeoning market in eight year. READ MORE AT RADIO + TELEVISION BUSINESS REPORT
A new year brings hope for love, money, success, and more. But for many Latinos, none of these wishes will come true without following a few important steps. Here are 10 New Year's Eve traditions (and superstitions) that Latinos do. READ MORE AT LATINA
Nationally, a Washington Post analysis of school district data from 46 states and the District of Columbia finds that only one-tenth of 1 percent of Latino students attend a school system where the portion of Latino teachers equals or exceeds the percentage of Latino students.
It’s only marginally better for black students: 7 percent were enrolled in a district where the share of black teachers matches or exceeds that for students. Among Asian students, it was 4.5 percent.
Meanwhile, 99.7 percent of white students attended a district where the faculty was as white as the student body, The Post found. READ MORE AT RECORDNET
