February 18th, 2008 admin

The inaugural issue of the Business Journal of Hispanic Research (BJHR) was released in June 2007 by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA). This important resource for employers, diversity practitioners, Hispanic professionals and academics is now available online at http://bjhr.nshmba.org/.

According to Lourdes Hassler, NSHMBA CEO, two of the goals of the BJHR are to:

1. Fill a critical void of generating and dissemination of reliable and valid information to businesses and decision makers on topics relevant to Hispanics in the workplace. The content will assist professionals, managers, executives, CEO’s, universities and others in making informed decisions.

2. Provide Hispanic professionals with strategies that will increase their success

Below is a sampling of some of the content from the current edition.

Executive Article: ExecRetaining Hispanic Talent: Fairness, Flexibility, Family and Organizational Support by Donna Maria Blancero, PhD & Robert G. DelCampo, PhD. Utilizing results from a national sample, this paper provides data on reasons why individuals leave their organizations. Based on these factors, recommendations are provided that can assist organizations in retaining Hispanics.

Executive Article: Diversity as a Strategy for Avoiding Strategic Persistence Academic Article: The Moderating Effect of Ethnicity on Relations Between Cultural Values and the Importance of Job Attributes

Using a Phenomenological Approach to Research Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Executive Summary: How do Female and Minority Directors Differ?

Executive Summary: Hispanics in the Workplace: Experiences with Mentoring and Networking

Donna Blancero, PhD, BJHR Editor, writes that “The inaugural issue of BJHR generated an overwhelmingly positive response with the demand for the first issue far exceeding our expectations. Representatives from Corporate America have told us how much they appreciate our new publication and many have utilized it for professional development purposes. As well, many academics have expressed how thankful they are to finally have a credible, peer reviewed, publishing outlet for their research on Hispanics.”

Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

February 10th, 2008 admin

The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE - hace-usa.org) recently launched its “Leadership Advancement Series.” This is a three-part series designed for Latino leaders serving in Corporate Employee Network Groups. The intention of the program is to support these individuals via leadership development workshops while also exposing them to powerful leaders from other companies and institutions. The ultimate goal is to create a pool of proven Latino leaders that companies will consider as they select diverse executives for their organizations. 

The next session is scheduled for Thursday, February 21^st from 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Allstate Campus located in

Northbrook, IL. The HLAS Series II will continue providing Latino Leaders with workshops on effective affinity groups, fundamentals of creating and selling strategies and communicating strategies to senior management. For more information

contact Luz Canino-Baker at luz@hace-usa.org. Posted by

Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias.

February 3rd, 2008 admin

2007 offered six must reads for Latino careerists and employers. Read book reviews at amazon.com and view the authors’ websites. 

• Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand by William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson www.careerdistinction.com
• I’m on LinkedIn — Now What???: A Guide to Getting the Most OUT of LinkedIn by Jason Alba www.imonlinkedinnowwhat.com/ 
• TheLatino Advantage in the Workplace by Mariela Dabbah and  Arturo Poire  http://marieladabbah.com/   \
• Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain and Develop Hispanic Professionals by Robert Rodriguez www.latinotalentbook.com/ 
• Latinization: How Latino Culture is Transforming the U.S. by Cristina Benitez http://www.lazoslatinos.com
• Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age by Juana Bordas http://www.mestizaleadership.com 

Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

January 24th, 2008 admin

During National Mentoring Month, we advocate that as Latinos we take ownership of our career management, develop a Career Board of Directors and to be fully accountable as mentees.Why is Mentoring Important for Latinos?

The overwhelming research confirms that individuals who have mentors are significantly more successful in their careers than those who do not. Mentoring is beneficial Latinos at all levels of the career continuum. Columbia University Professor Anna Duran explains that the data reveals that successful minorities with mentors who are supportive superiors, coworkers and other professionals … progress more rapidly in their careers. The impact of not having mentors is felt greatest by Latinas. See full article. Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

November 20th, 2007 admin

Welcome to the launch of the Latinos@Work blog. We look forward to joining with you in conversations that contribute to advancement of Latinos in their careers and accelerate diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Our goals are to:

1. Build the premier forum on Latino career issues and related employer diversity-inclusion best practices.
2. Provide resources for Latino careerists / jobseekers, diversity practitioners, employers and career services providers.
3. Create a 360 degree communication tool for stakeholders in the entire Latino career pipeline.

We encourage you to comment and participate in our ongoing dialogue.

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