 | | Diversity in the News | September 14, 2011 | LEAD STORY
20 Latino Organizations You Need to Know September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. In recognition of Latinos’ contributions to the United States, Diversity Best Practices highlights 20 key organizations serving the Latino community. | |
IN THIS ISSUE
What Choices Do Working Mothers Really Have?
We talk a lot about choice: New mothers choosing to pursue their careers or to stay at home, or do something in between. Women opting out of the workforce. Women choosing to become entrepreneurs because, heck, what else are they going to do with themselves as the kids get older? Such are working mothers’ choices. Or are they?...READ MORE What’s on Gen Y’s Mind: Keeping a Low (Facebook) Profile Recently, I hit the 1,000-friend milestone on Facebook. While I cannot say that it was a personal goal of mine, I definitely had a moment of reflection—considering just how many of those 1,000+ friends I have had a conversation with in the past two to three years, how many of those people have any idea about what I do for a living, how many of those people have a clear indication about…READ MORE Diversity Best Practices Mourns Passing of RR Donnelley Diversity Exec Diversity Best Practices is mourning the loss of a member of the diversity and inclusion community. Damayanti P. Vasudevan, vice president diversity and inclusion at RR Donnelley passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011, after a brief illness...READ MORE
Diversity Best Practices Top News Tweets of the Week 9/11's impact on religious diversity... How black colleges shape workforce diversity...What Gen Y wants more than money...and more….READ MORE |
Member Spotlight
Diversity Best Practices welcomes its newest member:
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Macy’s Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
This fall, Macy’s celebrates Latino Americans with partners Latina magazine, the nation’s leading beauty/fashion and lifestyle brand for acculturated Latinas, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. From special events nationwide to once-in-a-lifetime internship opportunities, Macy’s joins Latinos across the country in celebration of…READ MORE
PNC Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month With Events and Sponsorships Nationwide
The PNC Financial Services Group joins the nation in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, with sponsored programs and activities planned in Chicago, Ill.; Freehold, N.J.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Lexington, Ky.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Washington, D.C. "For PNC it simply makes good business sense to support...READ MORE
Allstate Insurance Partners With New Futuro to Get Latinos Into College
New Futuro, a Chicago-based startup, and Allstate Insurance Company announced the launch of an unprecedented partnership dedicated to helping Latino families get their students into college and beyond. In addition, New Futuro has partnered with other non-profits, education institutions, and corporate citizens to ensure the success of the program, which was…READ MORE
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DBP News & Events | For the first time, the Network and Affinity Leadership Congress—the only national conference focused on training employee resource group leaders—is being offered twice this year. Held in New York City in June, this two-day conference will also be held in Chicago Oct. 5 and 6, and will provide attendees with program ideas, organizational structure, case studies, strategy, and tools to take their networks to the next level. In addition to insightful sessions, the 2011 Above-and-Beyond Awards—which recognize individuals and groups that exhibit best-in-class network and affinity group leadership—will be presented at the the event. For more information, visit the event page of DiversityBestPratices.com To register, contact Meghan Donnelly at Donnelly@diversitybestpractices.com.
| | Following a focus on competitive advantage in May, our September Best Practice Session takes a deep dive into dollars and cents, and explores what diversity and inclusion can do to boost top and bottom line performance. Join fellow diversity practitioners on September 27 to explore challenges, opportunities and innovative strategies. What cutting-edge thinking, and best and “next” practices are companies using to leverage diversity and inclusion as a financial factor that directly impacts revenue, profit, and stakeholder value?
Bring top-of-mind issues to the table, and work with diversity experts and colleagues to strengthen core competencies and make the critical link between workplace diversity and real financial results. For more information, visit the event page on the Diversity Best Practices’ website. To register, contact Meghan Donnelly at Donnelly@diversitybestpractices.com.
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WOW! Fact
Fifty-four percent of women are likely to be married whether Hispanic or non-Hispanic. Women who are Hispanic immigrants are more likely than native-born Hispanic women to be married, 63 percent versus 44 percent, respectively. (Pew Hispanic Center)
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Diversity Holidays
September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a period in the United States when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the country and celebrate Hispanic culture. This month corresponds with the independence of eight Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Belize.
For information about additional diversity holidays, visit DiversityBestPractices.com.
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