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.

Syndicated columnist, Andrea Kay recently interviewed Rob Steward, LatPro’s Vice President of Sales, in order to share LatPro’s perspective on the Engineering Job Market with her readers. Steward’s expertise was featured in the article most recently published in The Shreveport Times titled At Work: Engineers remain in high demand in tough economy.

The article, which was published in the November 7th print and online issues, exposes the demand for professionals with engineering training and experience in today’s workforce, even during uncertain economic times.

In a time of change it is important that we take ownership of our careers and the work we do. Here are some questions to ask yourself about your level of ownership in your own career success.

The Society for Human Resource Management recently interviewed LatPro’s events manager, Ricardo Villalba as an expert source on memorable jobseeker tactics for the article Inventive Tactics on Upswing in Tight Job Market .

The article, featured on the website and in the society’s newsletter, exposes unique jobseeker tactics geared toward making a memorable impression with a potential employer. Villalba’s contribution focused on making a professional and positive impact with your approach, and cautioned against making yourself look foolish. He emphasized the importance of careful preparation, having a perfectly polished resume, and thinking outside the box when deciding what employers to pursue.

Everyone in the workforce could benefit by assessing how they are providing value to their organization, their customers and their shareholders, especially in difficult economic times when job security is uncertain.

The National Society for Hispanic Professionals (www.NSHP.org), in conjunction with diversity job board LatPro (www.LatPro.com), will conclude its 2008 diversity career fair series with a multicultural fair in San Jose, California. The final 2008 event will be held at the San Jose Doubletree Hotel on Thursday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

Sodexo is the leading provider of food and facilities management in the US and Canada. Sodexo offers innovative outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset and materials management, and laundry services to more than 6,000 clients. These clients include corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, military and remote sites in North America. With employees in 85 countries world-wide, Vice President and Global Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Rohini Anand tells LatPro what makes the Sodexo workplace an environment of diversity and inclusion.

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!

Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, LatPro.com and Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA) have launched HISPA.org, an enhanced Web site and online career center providing professional advancement opportunities for Hispanic role models