Joe Gerstandt over at the Time to Act blog poses a great question about how inclusive organizations think they are. Put simply – is there a gap between the rhetoric a company espouses and the reality of what it does? Joe provides a nice overview of how an organization can self-assess their inclusion efforts. It…
As illustrated by the latest economic issues facing the United States, we see how economic policy and perspectives are playing an increasing role in public discussions regarding many issues. Educators, business people, and legislators often use economics as a way to explain the impact and effectiveness of a particular policy. However, this economic perspective is…
Check out my latest blog over at Intern Matters when you get a chance. It was inspired by a good friend who still serves as an example of how commitment and overcoming cultural barriers leads to a successful career. OK Mario – this is your 15 minutes – even if it’s only via my blog! ; ) Enjoy!
Sometimes looking at an issue at the micro-level provides the same insight as looking at the same issue from a broader perspective. Over the last couple days, I’ve noted more blogs and articles regarding the lack of diversity in media and newsrooms. While I tend to focus on the broader aspects of the Hispanic workforce,…
For your review, a study which discusses the differences between the careers of men and women. Great content includes a revealing look at how despite the rise of diversity and inclusion programs, inequality is still a huge factor in the workplace. While this report focuses on gender, much of the findings are easily applicable to…
How much less did women make than men in their first post-MBA job – $4,600. And before you argue it’s related to starting job level or industry - a recent study controls for these factors. In short – the study demonstrates that women are simply paid less than men. Inequality.
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is proposed legislation that addresses a common issue faced by people who were brought to the United States years ago as undocumented immigrant children, grown up, and still attend school. Many of these students are graduating from high school and eligible for college but find…
This an interesting article about how colleges and universities are increasing access to “non-traditional” students but are not in essence changing their internal support structures to help college students graduate. It got me thinking about colleges in general and how they’ve changed (or not changed) to meet the needs of broader society. The article highlights…
A more diverse population means organizations must re-examine their diversity strategies, especially if they’re interested in reaching the Hispanic workforce. Trends in recruiting demonstrate that organizations are changing their approach to attracting and retaining employees based on the needs of a more diverse multi-cultural workforce. And while many organizations are looking ahead changing toward multi-cultural…
The Washington Post has a great article on Maria Tukeva, Principal at Columbia Heights Educational Campus, formerly Bell Multicultural High School, in Washington D.C. The story provides a wonderful overview of Ms. Tukeva’s efforts at this inner-city school, and more importantly, how her leadership approach sets positive expectations for her school’s students. What’s most impressive…
