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View current issue. Newsletters originate from LatPro servers only. We do not share your email with 3rd parties. LatPro Home » Career Advice Career Success Affinity Groups: Are they Worth the Effort? User Rating:(from 1 user) Submitted by Graciela Kenig on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 4:29pm. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success | Recruiting Articles > Managing & Retaining Hispanic Employees | Recruiting Resources > Employment & Diversity News Companies that fully utilize their employee affinity groups will emerge with a competitive advantage after the current economic downturn. Also known as resource groups or ERGs, such entities have become valuable assets in the face of rapidly shrinking but also increasingly multicultural markets. » read more | login or register to post comments Managing Remote Teams in Latin America: Setting Goals and Meeting Deadlines User Rating:(from 5 users) Submitted by Graciela Kenig on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 9:49am. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success | Recruiting Articles > Managing & Retaining Hispanic Employees | Recruiting Resources > Employment & Diversity News Managers in charge of remote Latin American teams often report having difficulty getting their employees to meet deadlines, but this failure to complete projects on time may have little to do with the tired stereotype about Latinos always being late. Here are some ways to discover and handle the factors that could be causing continual delays with remote multicultural teams. » read more | login or register to post comments Developing Active Listening Skills User Rating:(from 7 users) Submitted by Mike Kublin on Thu, 09/25/2008 - 11:00pm. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success Have you ever ended a conversation and then felt unclear as to the message or weren't really sure what you committed to? Here are some listening tips to help you stay focused and engaged! » read more | login or register to post comments 13 ways to motivate and support your employees and co-workers User Rating:(from 2 users) Submitted by Mike Kublin on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 2:50pm. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success, Quick Tips | Recruiting Articles > Managing & Retaining Hispanic Employees Good leaders don't just have a clearly defined vision, goals and mission statements, they also have the responsibility to help others build confidence, increase knowledge and improve skills. Use these leadership tips to help you inspire performance and create an atmosphere of trust. » read more | login or register to post comments Why Hispanic Employees Quit: Best Practices to Reduce Hispanic Employee Turnover User Rating:(from 4 users) Submitted by Graciela Kenig on Mon, 07/28/2008 - 11:00pm. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success | Recruiting Articles > Managing & Retaining Hispanic Employees | Recruiting Resources > Diversity Consulting and Training Hiring companies spend much time and effort — not to mention money — on recruiting Latino employees, but many Hispanic hires leave before organizations can fully benefit from their talents. Expert Graciela Kenig tells employers what they can do to reduce turnover and help Hispanic employees thrive. » read more | login or register to post comments Leadership Tip: Improve your Critical Thinking Skills User Rating:(from 5 users) Submitted by Mike Kublin on Sun, 07/20/2008 - 11:00pm. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success Some consider critical thinking to be essential only during emergency situations, but that is not the case. Good leaders use this skill daily. Learn why critical thinking so important in today's workplace and how you can improve your abilities in this area. » read more | login or register to post comments Action Steps for Developing Latino Leaders in your Organization User Rating:(from 3 users) Submitted by Graciela Kenig on Tue, 06/17/2008 - 9:01am. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success | Recruiting Articles > Managing & Retaining Hispanic Employees Organizations wishing to attract Latinos and other diverse professionals for top-level management positions often find themselves competing for the same candidates — most of whom are already employed elsewhere. While such candidates are always are worth pursuing, it is also important to identify the talent that already exists within your organization. Here are some ideas for developing the leadership potential in your Latino employees. » read more | login or register to post comments 10 Tips For Becoming A Better Leader User Rating:(from 4 users) Submitted by Mike Kublin on Wed, 05/28/2008 - 1:39am. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success, Quick Tips 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. » read more | login or register to post comments Leadership Tip: Giving and Receiving Feedback User Rating:(from 2 users) Submitted by Mike Kublin on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 11:04am. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success, Quick Tips Giving and receiving feedback on job performance is an important part of your professional development. Learn how to navigate the feedback process without offending coworkers or becoming defensive if negative feedback comes your way. » read more | login or register to post comments When Communicating your Value to Management, Metrics Matter User Rating:(from 5 users) Submitted by LatPro on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 11:00pm. Career Articles & Advice > Career Success One important strategy to avoid becoming a victim of corporate layoffs is to communicate your value to management using metrics. While many employees are uneasy about metrics, believing that numbers-based reporting can’t possibly reflect their varied and unique contributions to a company, being able to clearly define and communicate your value through metrics is crucial to career advancement. » read more | login or register to post comments 123next ›last » Search Articles Most Viewed Today Surviving a Downsizing Mastering the U.S. Job Interview: 10 Tips for Hispanic Professionals Affinity Groups: Are they Worth the Effort? Career Ownership Providing Value to Customers and Ourselves Top Rated Corporate Profiles in Diversity: KPMG Managing Remote Teams in Latin America: Setting Goals and Meeting Deadlines Leadership Tip: Improve your Critical Thinking Skills When Communicating your Value to Management, Metrics Matter Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Sodexo Your Opinion What is the most stressful part of your work day?: My boss Meetings My commute Overall company culture Work overload / Unrealistic expectations from superiors Long hours / not enough balance between work and home life Book review Negotiating Your Salary: How To Make $1,000 A Minute Don’t be fooled by the size of this relatively slim volume. Jack Chapman, an expert negotiator, shares straightforward advice and easy techniques that will help you handle money conversations with confidence. Whether you are negotiating compensation ... more

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