Watching some of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan today was a bit frustrating. It seems as though the confirmation process has deteriorated to both an unproductive and politicized activity by which we select our highest judges. The outlandish focus on the outcomes of high profile cases produces an unpleasant and ineffective…
I’m teaching a course on critical thinking at the moment so I’m very aware that stereotyping is “hard wired” into our brains. It’s part of our cognitive process. We often don’t meet someone as a completely new person – we unconsciously use our expectations and perceptions (our stereotypes) to make some initial observations. Stereotyping can also…
There are various organizations out there that are doing marvelous work in developing Hispanic students. These programs help develop K-12 Hispanic students not only academically but also by developing their leadership skills. Case in point is this excellent Hispanic leadership program by the Harvard JFK School of Government. The program is intended to help prepare the rising generation of Latino leaders for the opportunities…
Welcome to part two of the HTM Podcast series, “HSI Career Centers: Learning from the Best.” Part two features the Career Center at Rio Hondo College, a two-year college in the heart of East Los Angeles. I’m joined by Belen Torres-Gil, a career center professional with over 22 years of experience working with Hispanic college…
Finding talent is not confined to the borders of the United States. Meeting talent needs is now a global issue experienced by many organizations, particularly those on the international business stage. Finding talent has become such an issue that according to a Business Council Survey, CEOs view it as a major global competitive issue. According…
You’ve probably heard the old political adage – ‘throw mud at the wall and something will eventually stick.’ This has become a job search strategy for many college students- apply for a lot of jobs and one will eventually come through. The Washington Post shares an article showing that more college graduates are not only becoming less choosy about…
I’m thankful for being a father. Like other dads out there, I love my kids and am proud of everything they’ve already accomplished in their young lives. I’ve been very fortunate. Having worked from home for the last 12 years, I’ve had the unique pleasure of raising my kids: being there to watch their first…
This is an excellent study by Pew Research focusing on minority college enrollment over the last few years. The news and trends are especially positive for Hispanic freshman. Why the boom? A few reasons are cited but a major reason is Hispanic high school completion rates. Data strongly suggest that the freshman college enrollment spike that occurred…
A blog post over at recruiting blogs asks if you can have “Social Media & Recruit a Diverse Workforce?” A great topic and question (the post is great as well). I’ve linked to several studies that show the increasing number of Latinos getting online (via the internet and mobile technology). For employers interested in reaching a diverse…
The establishment of an inclusive organizational environment is a challenge that requires real change. The challenge is balancing one dominant viewpoint against less understood or recognized points of view. The suppression of other perspectives denies collective contribution that leads to organizational innovation and creativity. However, despite organizational structures that are flatter and more democratic, organizations…
