Most of us spend an average of 2,080 hours at work each year, our noses pressed firmly to the proverbial grindstone. And that doesn’t count the occasional all-nighter we have to pull when a deadline is about to be missed, or the constant texts, e-mails and message alerts.
For the lucky ones, it’s in the name of doing something they love, saving the world, or making a mint. But that’s not the case for most people. So how do we make our jobs less frustrating? READ MORE AT NEW YORK POST
The workplace isn't what it used to be. There was a time when you could settle into a plum job and stay there till retirement, everything steady and secure.
That's not the case anymore; the long-term "company man" is pretty much a thing of the past. But Glassdoor reports there are still some damn fine workplaces to land, and some may even surprise you. READ MORE AT MAXIM
Wealth—a family’s financial net worth—measures how well people are prepared for the future. It allows them to purchase a home, start a business, enjoy a secure retirement, and put their children through school. Wealth also provides security in the face of emergencies, for example, allowing people to pay for unexpected health bills or pay bills following a layoff. Wealth is essential to giving families peace of mind.
Unfortunately, the accumulation of wealth in America is highly unequal. Wealth is increasingly unevenly distributed by race and ethnicity.1 White families in America have a median wealth of $142,180, compared with $20,765 for Latinx* families.
This large wealth gap leaves Latinx families economically insecure with fewer opportunities for upward economic mobility. READ MORE AT CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
Chicago, Illinois - Casa Central, one of the largest Hispanic serving social service agencies in the midwest, today announced the members of its new Emerging Leaders Auxiliary Board (ELAB). The board is comprised of 22 distinguished young professionals from various industries across the Chicago area. Members of ELAB will serve as ambassadors for Casa Central and help support the programs, activities and communities it serves through fundraising events, volunteer service, and professional engagement. Casa Central makes this announcement as it prepares for its upcoming 65th anniversary.
“The launch of our new Emerging Leaders Auxiliary Board comes at an important time for Casa Central and the communities we serve,” said Martin R. Castro, Interim President and CEO of Casa Central, “Now more than ever we must prepare the next generation of leaders to not only help propel Casa Central’s mission forward but to also provide them with the experience and tools they need to broadly and impactfully lead the Latino community into the future.”
Over the next year, ELAB members will work closely with the Casa Central’s Board of Directors and executive staff to design fundraising activities and recruitment strategies to engage young professionals with Casa Central’s mission. Casa Central will also provide professional development activities to help members prepare to serve as directors on non-profit governing boards. Jose M Muñoz, Casa Central’s CMO & VP of External Affairs, spearheaded the ELAB recruitment process and will be working with its members to design philanthropic and community engagement activities.
“Hundreds of individuals expressed interest in being part of this inaugural cohort and after a vigorous recruitment process it is exciting to see such a talented group of young professionals come together,” said Muñoz, “I look forward to working with them to design innovative forms of philanthropic engagement.”
ELAB’s Staff Team Leader will be Rebecca Zavala, Casa Central’s Advancement Officer, and includes the following ELAB members:
Jessica Avitia, Analyst at Accenture
Daisy Ayllon, Attorney at Levin & Perconti
Oscar M. Blanco, Brokerage Director at Mass Mutual Chicago
Erika Chavez, Director of Marketing and Communications for College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Dora Cornelio, Associate Attorney at Schmidt Salzman & Moran, Ltd.
Yahaira G. Corona, Senior Project Manager, Diversity & Inclusion at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
David A. Escontrias, Director of Operations, Latino Markets at Combined Insurance a Chubb company
Abram Garcia, Program Manager at Central States SER – Jobs for Progress Inc.
Diana García, Candidate for Master of Public Health at Northern Illinois University
Charles Rosendo Herrig, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Zentis North America
Kiara Landin, Community Impact Coordinator at American Heart Association
Daniel Enrique Marcano, Recruiting Manager at Robert Half Technology
Chris Naranjo, Credit Analyst at Bridgeview Bank
Luis Narváez, Project Director at Chicago Public Schools
Cesar Novillo, IT Risk Management and Compliance at Allstate
Pablo J. Ramirez, Teller Supervisor at BMO Harris Bank
Yazmeen Ramirez, QIDP/ Residential Coordinator at Search Inc
Nicholas J. Ramos, Community Activist
Juan Rangel, Creative Producer at Family Bridges / Lazos de Familia
Irene Robles, Global Treasury Reporting Analyst at Mars, Inc.
Christian Sanchez, Project Engineer at S&C Electric Company
Jennifer Zoberman, Merchandise Manager at McMaster-Carr Supply Co
ELAB members were selected through a competitive recruitment process and were vetted by Casa Central’s executive leadership team to ensure a diverse mix of talents and backgrounds. The members will serve for a minimum one-year term.
About Casa Central
Casa Central is one of the largest Hispanic social service agencies in the midwest. Since 1954, Casa Central has delivered evidenced based, award winning programming in response to the needs of the Hispanic community, offering different programs for children, older adults and families in general. Through comprehensive, family-centered programming, Casa Central is the conduit by which thousands of individuals build hope for the future while equipping themselves to achieve a sustainable, higher quality of life to the benefit of self, family, community and society.
While we often see the holidays portrayed as “the busiest time of the year,” it’s also a time when people like to catch up with others they haven’t seen or connected with in a while. In this two-part series, you’ll explore some tips for building your personal and professional networks during the holidays.
As you consider your personal network, think of opportunities you may have during the holidays to connect or reconnect with friends you haven’t seen in a while. READ MORE AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
According to the Institute for Women's Policy Research, Hispanic women experience a greater pay gap than any other racial group.
In 2017, Latinas earned 54 cents for every dollar earned by white men, which means it would take more than 22 months for a Latina to earn what a typical white man could make in a year. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSDER
U.S. Hispanics have a tremendous amount of buying power: $1.7 trillion, which is higher than the GDP of Canada. The beer industry has realized this potential and is increasingly targeting this market.
Bud Light and Mexican beer brand Estrella Jalisco, which was recently introduced into the U.S. by Anheuser-Busch, both released ads this summer appealing to Hispanics. READ MORE AT FORBES
The holiday season is the best time to get out to local networking events to meet new people and see old friends. Get started by reviewing your inbox (and spam folders) for invites you might have missed. Follow this by checking Facebook for invites and ideas. RSVP and get out there.
Here are eight tips for making the most of holiday networking opportunities.
1. Smiles are contagious. Even if you are nervous, your smile will tell people you are friendly and happy to meet new people.
2. Be nice. Avoid gossip or trash talking anyone. Look for ways you can help the people you meet. Maybe you can provide an introduction during the event you are attending. READ MORE AT THE TENNESSEAN
Saskia Sorrosa left her role as the Vice President of Marketing at the NBA for a mission-driven career opportunity of her own making. Over the last three years that she launched and developed Fresh Bellies, a baby food startup, she’s learned many lessons about entrepreneurship that a 20-year career hadn’t prepared her for.
“No one ever tells you how hard it is to start a business,” notes Sorrosa. “You rarely hear stories about the struggles companies face or how long it takes successful startups get to where they are. READ MORE AT FORBES
Although one in four new businesses are Latino-owned and contribute more than $700 billion in sales to the U.S. economy every year, a new study has found that the businesses face significant barriers that keep them from increasing their revenues and building up wealth.
According to a report titled Latino-Owned Businesses: Shining a Light on National Trends, three main hurdles hold back Latino business owners’ economic growth: credit score problems, limited funding sources and a business knowledge gap. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Poor retention and a lack of leadership are driving people of color away from the marketing industry—or failing to keep them—almost as fast as they can be recruited.
"We are very gung-ho about finding and encouraging these young people and getting them super excited, and then we kind of throw them to the wolves to figure it out," says Tiffany Edwards, engagement and inclusion director at Droga5. "That leads to what we call the 'leaky bucket.' You can funnel in as many people as you want, but within the first one to two years, they all slowly start to leak out the bottom."
The focus on bringing students and diverse young talent into the industry can mask institutional problems that no amount of recruitment can fix. READ MORE AT CRAIN'S NEW YORK BUSINESS
Hispanic Americans represent 17.6 percent of the present U.S. population, or about 56.6 million people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central-American or other Spanish culture or origin are projected to comprise 28.6 percent of the U.S. population by the year 2060, or about 119 million individuals. This growing group of Hispanic Americans faces significant health concerns that put them at high risk for both heart disease and diabetes. READ MORE AT NOGALES INTERNATIONAL
For California to maintain its standing as the fifth-largest economy in the world, the state has to produce at least 1.65 million college graduates by 2030. But it won't reach this goal without Latino educational success, and many of the state's schools are not preparing young Hispanics for higher education. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Technology has fundamentally changed the consumer experience and the marketing rulebook.
According to the Nielsen report, 60 percent of U.S. Hispanics were born or grew on the Internet era vs. 40 percent of non-Hispanics. U.S. Hispanics over-index by 9 percent for smartphone ownership and 99 percent of their households have a wireless phone service. We are in front of savvy, smart consumers who do their homework before engaging with your brand. READ MORE AT ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL
Latinos are launching more new businesses, achieving higher levels of education, and reaching the C-suite of Fortune 500 companies in greater numbers than ever, but more than three-quarters of Latinos recently surveyed were surprised by at least one of these and other similar well-documented facts, as reported in We Are All Human's recently commissioned U.S. Hispanic Sentiment Study.
This sweeping study of more than 2,500 US Hispanics and Latinos aged 14 and older focuses on the Hispanic/Latino community's outlookon such topics as the political landscape, business and education, and personal values. READ MORE AT CISION
There's a powerful force turbocharging small-business growth in the United States that often goes overlooked. It's the Latino contingent that has outstripped all other demographic groups in the sector. The nearly 4.4 million Latino-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $700 billion to the American economy every year, according to a study by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
In fact, Latino-owned companies have grown 31.6 percent since 2012, more than double the growth rate of all businesses across America (13.8 percent). READ MORE AT CNBC
José R. Sánchez, President and CEO of Norwegian American Hospital, was recently appointed part of the Governor Elect‘s Healthcare Committee. As a member of J.B. Pritzker’s transition team, Mr. Sánchez will play a key role in making strategic recommendations for policies that will address the needs for health care services across the state. These recommendations will span across all sectors of health care, including:
• Services for children and adults
• Creating a patient-centered model of care
• Integrating substance abuse and mental health to patient screenings
Without a doubt, Mr. Sánchez’s expertise and extensive experience in leading healthcare organizations will help further advance the agenda for hospitals in Illinois in their quest for clinical excellence.
About Norwegian American Hospital
From its start in 1894, Norwegian American Hospital has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Norwegian American Hospital is a 200-bed, acute care facility. We provide healthcare treatment that’s patient-centered and focused on quality of care, ranging from everyday care to treatment for your most critical needs.
The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has achieved Primary Stroke Certification from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). Our Hospital professionals pride themselves on providing excellent medical care while striving to care for our patients, their families and friends with thoughtfulness and respect.
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Nothing is quite as fulfilling as having your support system on speed dial. People in your circle tremendously impact on your growth and success, whether in business or career.
In today’s business and professional world, networks account for the majority of opportunities that come your way. It is within these networks that referrals for business take place. If a job seeker, knowing people in the right places could get you closer to your dream job. READ MORE AT DAILY NATION
Even with the quickly changing landscape in the U.S., experts think healthcare systems aren't prepared to adequately treat the Latino population, which has unique healthcare challenges and needs.
Latinos are 50% more likely to die from diabetes or liver disease than whites. They are also 23% more likely to be obese.
Only a few healthcare systems—even those in areas with a large Latino population already—have invested in services targeted for Latinos beyond language services, which hospitals are legally required to provide under the Civil Rights Act. READ MORE AT MODERN HEALTHCARE
Hispanic-owned businesses are on a roll. Since 2011, the five-year average growth rate in the number of Hispanic-owned businesses has been double or triple the national average for all businesses, according to the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. All told, Hispanic-owned businesses contribute $700 billion annually to the U.S. economy. READ MORE AT ALLBUSINESS
