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Hispanic Recruiter Review - March 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 10:15pm.
Ask the Expert
 
Alexa LatPro is proud to welcome Juan Guillermo Tornoe to our panel of diversity experts.

His Hispanic Trending Blog is among the most recognized and respected sites analyzing the Hispanic market and identifying cultural trends defining Hispanics today.

Now Juan brings his wealth of experience directly to you. Want to know the best way to attract Spanish-speaking employees? Need help effectively reaching the expanding Hispanic market? Submit your question about Hispanic marketing and he'll answer one lucky reader's question every month in our Recruiter Newsletter!
 
Employment and Diversity
 
Minority Women Face "Concrete Ceiling"
According to a study by Catalyst, one of the primary barriers to the advancement of women, particularly women who are minorities, is that they lack access to networks of influential colleagues in the workplace.

Texas schools recruit bilingual teachers in other nations to meet Spanish language demands
With the number of Texas students requiring bilingual education at an all-time high, school districts in the state are increasingly recruiting from Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries.

Merging companies can profit from maintaining a diverse workforce
As an increasing number of companies integrate corporate operations and cultures, Rick Bradley, Executive Vice President, AT&T Wireless, says it's important that top executives focus on crafting and maintaining a diverse workforce.

North Carolina needs Hispanic Workers
North Carolina needs its growing Hispanic population not only to compete in the global labor market but also to replace aging baby boomers in the work force, according to a business professor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Decrease in unemployment for Hispanics
Overall U.S. unemployment was essentially unchanged in February at 4.5 percent, with the unemployment rate for Hispanics edging down to 5.2 percent, according to US Labor Department figures.
 
Hispanic Business & Latino Leaders
 
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $3.3 Million Grant to Foster Entrepreneurship For Minorities
The Denver-based National Business Information Clearinghouse (NBIC) will use the $3.3 million grant to assist minority entrepreneurs with the startup and growth of small businesses in regions across the country.

Montoya's win helps NASCAR's push for Hispanic fans
Juan Pablo Montoya has become the first Hispanic driver to win a NASCAR race, and racing industry officials are hopeful that his victory will bring increased interest from the U.S. Hispanic market.

Executives on the Move

  • Greg Jones has joined UBS Wealth Management U.S. as Head of Diversity where he will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of diversity initiatives.


  • Paulino do Rego Barros Jr. has been appointed as the president of AT&T Global Operations, a new position designed to accelerate the growth of AT&T's portfolio of IP services and solutions to global companies and institutions in key markets around the world.


  • Vicky Fernández de Larrea has been appointed to the newly created position of executive vice president of shareholder operations for Radius, an international travel management network.


  • Yolanda Conyers has been selected by Lenovo (LNVGY) as vice president, Cultural Integration and Diversity, responsible for the global integration of the company's workforce.
 
Latin America News
 
Bidding adios to 'manana'
Fed up with the nation's reputation for poor time-keeping, Peru's government is promoting the benefits of being on time in a campaign called "la hora sin demora."

Nicaragua-Honduras border dispute before U.N. court
The U.N.'s highest court has opened hearings into a bitter maritime border dispute between Nicaragua and Honduras that almost triggered a war between the neighboring nations in 1999.

Bush: Immigration reform key to relations with Latin America
President Bush, seeking to rebuild ties with Mexico, has pledged to intensify efforts to overhaul U.S. immigration laws and crack down on illegal drug trafficking.

Ecuador president says he may call special session of Congress to end crisis
Ecuador's new leftist president said he might call a special session of Congress to end a political standoff that has blocked the legislature from meeting.
 
LatPro News
 
LatPro Wins Second Consecutive Weddle's User's Choice Award
After almost 50,000 votes were cast, LatPro was recognized as one of the top thirty employment Web sites online, winning the Weddle's User's Choice Award for the second year in a row. Vote in this year's poll.

U.S. Naturalization Test and Citizenship Application Fee Changes for 2007
The United States plans to redesign the naturalization examination and increase the fee to file an application for U.S. citizenship (Form N-400). LatPro's legal expert James Root tells you when it will happen and why.

Who are LatPro's Candidates?
You can see for yourself with this demographic profile of our current candidates. Updated daily, information includes top candidate job functions, industries, locations, educational attainment levels, and the total number of registered jobseekers.
 
Recommended Tool
 
Alexa
The Free Alexa Toolbar helps you search less and find more on the Web. Alexa lets you perform searches directly from your Web browser, providing real-time information about the sites you visit, plus related links to improve the relevance of your results.
 
Recruiting Calendar
 
National Society for Hispanic Professionals' Diversity Job Fairs
March 22, 2007 - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
May 17, 2007 - Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
September 27, 2007 - Trinity College, Washington, DC
October 18, 2007 - Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
 Companies with a commitment to diversity will gain access to NSHP's nationwide membership of over 12,000 bilingual and Hispanic professionals. Other prominent Hispanic organizations will also be encouraging their members to attend these recruiting events.

Visit LatPro's calendar for 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.
 
LatPro Works
 
"Just wanted to compliment LatPro for its professionalism. We have just hired our Business Development Manager for Mexico from your database and we are looking forward to him joining our organization next week. I look forward to a continued working relationship with you and LatPro in the future."
   – E.S., HR Manager

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