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Hispanic Recruiter Review - June 2008

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Employment and Diversity
 
Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Osram Sylvania
Maureen Crawford, manager of talent acquisition at Osram Sylvania, sheds new light on how the company's 100-year tradition of consistent innovation is reflected in its diversity and inclusion initiatives.


Action Steps for Developing Latino Leaders in your Organization
Organizations wishing to attract Latinos and other diverse professionals for top-level management positions should also be identifying and developing the leadership potential in existing Latino and minority employees.


10 Tips For Becoming A Better Leader
Sometimes it's not easy to admit our areas of weakness, and harder yet to document and track our progress. These 10 tips provide a simple way to conduct a self-assessment and identify areas that may require work if you want to become a stronger leader.


H-1B Issue Pits Tech Workers Against Farm Groups
The unemployment rate rose from 5.0 to 5.5 percent in May, while the jobless rate for Hispanics (6.9 percent) remained unchanged.


Unemployment Rate Holds Steady for Hispanics
In May 2008 the overall U.S. unemployment rate rose from 5.0 to 5.5 percent in May, and the jobless rate for Hispanics remained unchanged at 6.9 percent.

Graciela Kenig Ask the Expert: Multicultural Management
Are you looking for ways to engage your Hispanic employees? Need help managing multicultural teams? Submit your question to Graciela Kenig, and she will answer one reader's question every month!

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Hispanic Business & Latino Leaders
 
Ford Finds Novela Way To Reach Latino Consumers
Ford's Flex crossover will star in a mini-novela from Telemundo, the latest effort to target the Hispanic population. This push by Ford to woo U.S. Latinos follows successful efforts in recent years around the Edge and Focus.


Executives on the Move

  • Robert Gomez has been appointed to Vice President of Business Development for Latin-Pak, the premier national Hispanic Direct Marketing company.
 
Latin America News
 
Latin America Outraged at European Union Plan
Angry Latin American leaders have called a new European Union law an attack on individual rights and a hate initiative. The law could mean up to 18 months of jail time for illegal immigrants before they are deported.


Mexican Police Involved in Deadly Nightclub Raid Suspended
Mexican police, who allegedly blocked the only exit to a popular nightclub while responding to a charge that drugs and alcohol were being sold to minors, have been suspended. Their actions are blamed for the fatal stampede that left twelve people dead.


Drug Killings Spark Outrage Over Brazil Army's Role in Rio de Janeiro Slum
Rio de Janeiro residents are outraged at the alleged actions of the Brazilian army patrolling a nearby slum of Rio de Janeiro after discovering that the army handed over three youths to a vicious drug gang who tortured and killed them.


U.S. includes rights language in Mexico anti-drug aid
Mexican officials are welcoming $400 million in anti-narcotics assistance in a bill that was given final congressional approval in Washington, despite inclusion of human rights language in the bill. Congressional leaders toned down the language in the final version but did not eliminate it.
 
LatPro News & Resources
 
The quest for diverse doctors, lawyers and accountants
The Daily Report recently turned to LatPro as an expert source on professional Hispanic employment for its article addressing the “glass ceiling” that diverse lawyers, doctors, and accountants are struggling to overcome.


Interview Series Explores Diversity Recruiting at Top Corporations
In a new series of articles for LatPro.com, human resource executives from Fortune 500 companies provide valuable insight into diversity in corporate America, and the impact of inclusion on the business bottom line.


Internet Recruiting News.com
InternetRecruitingNews.com helps you keep pace with the dramatic growth and rapid change in the Internet recruiting industry. Recruiting headlines are updated every 15 minutes and delivered to you by RSS, keeping you informed about the newest developments in online recruiting as they happen.


Help LatPro Win its Fourth Weddle's Award!
Is LatPro one of your favorite job boards? Help us win our fourth WEDDLE’s User’s Choice Award by casting your online ballot now!
 
Recruiting Calendar
 
League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention & Exposition
July 7 - 12, 2008 - Washington, DC
The LULAC National Convention and Exposition features both a career and a college fair designed to promote educational and career success for Latinos.


Maryland TECHEXPO Hiring Events
July 15, 2008 - Arlington, VA
July 17, 2008 - Baltimore, MD
Job fairs for professionals of all technical skill sets (a current security clearance is required for these events).

Washington, D.C. Bilingual Professional Job Fair
August 21, 2008, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Washington, D.C.
Join the National Society for Hispanic Professionals for this premier bilingual and diversity hiring event.


Visit LatPro's calendar for more employment events, career fairs and conferences that are of interest to Hispanic professionals. Know of an event that should be listed? Submit an event here.
 
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