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Graciela Kenig Affinity Groups: Are they Worth the Effort?

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.

Originally conceived as a way to reduce cultural isolation for diverse employees and women, ERGs in some companies have evolved into highly functional resources that support business goals. The… Continue

Added by Graciela Kenig on November 19, 2008 at 7:29pm — No Comments

Graciela Kenig Managing Remote Teams in Latin America: Setting Goals and Meeting Deadlines

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 find out - and understand - the factors that could be causing continual delays with remote multicultural teams.


Get to Know the Team-One Member at a Time


While this may sound d… Continue

Added by Graciela Kenig on October 6, 2008 at 11:49am — No Comments

LatPro Admin Developing Active Listening Skills

In their book For Your Improvement, Michael Lombardo and Robert Eichinger define listening as: "knowing what others have said and meant to say, and leaving people comfortable that they have had their say."

This does not necessarily mean you agree with what was said, but rather that you used the following basic… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on September 26, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

LatPro Admin 13 ways to motivate and support your employees and co-workers

As leaders we not only have to have clearly defined vision and mission statements (and goals that can be acted on), but we also have the responsibility to help others build confidence and leadership abilities, increase knowledge and skills, inspire performance, and create an atmosphere of trust.

Tips for Motivating and Supporting your Employees and Co-workers


Adapte… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on August 25, 2008 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Graciela Kenig Why Hispanic Employees Quit: Best Practices to Reduce Hispanic Employee Turnover

If your organization wants and needs to hire Latinos, you probably spend much time and effort — not to mention money — recruiting such employees. But if your Hispanic hires leave before you have realized a return on that recruiting investment, you really aren’t meeting your objectives.

So, how can you stem the turnover tide?

Understanding why Latinos (and other diverse employees) leave is the first step. But if you wait until the exit interview, you may never find out the… Continue

Added by Graciela Kenig on July 29, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

LatPro Admin Leadership Tip: Improve your Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking is an approach to decision-making that enables you to come up with the best possible solution with the resources you have available to you. Some consider critical thinking to be essential only during emergency situations, but that is not the case. Good leaders use this skill daily.


Why is critical thinking so important in today's workplace?

Most organizations have a dynamic, high-volume environment. In any given day, a variety of problems will arise. It

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Added by LatPro Admin on July 21, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Graciela Kenig Action Steps for Developing Latino Leaders in your Organization

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. After all, these diverse employees already have the institutional and cultural knowledge that newcomers lack. Developing their leadershi

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Added by Graciela Kenig on June 17, 2008 at 11:01am — No Comments

LatPro Admin 10 Tips For Becoming A Better Leader

We usually know our strengths and recognize our weaknesses. By identifying areas of improvement and by writing them down and adding them to our development plan, we stand a much greater chance of success.

Sometimes it's not easy to admit our areas of weakness, and harder yet to document and track our progress. In order to make progress we first must "own" the gap and be open and willing to grow in that area and accept suggestions for improvement!

These 10 tips provide a simple w

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Added by LatPro Admin on May 28, 2008 at 3:39am — No Comments

LatPro Admin Leadership Tip: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Feedback is critical for validation and/or for the opportunity to understand and respond to perceptions that may or may not be known to you.

Steps in the feedback process:
  1. ASK: Ask your co-workers for feedback. The simple act of asking for feedback sends a message that you value their opinion and that you would consider changing a behavior based upon their input.
  2. LISTEN: Listen to what they say. Try not to evaluate whe
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Added by LatPro Admin on May 12, 2008 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Career Expert When Communicating your Value to Management, Metrics Matter

By Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Whether you call it a recession or a downturn, the current U.S. economic slowdown and resulting employee layoffs have left many workers searching for ways to increase their job security . While professionals with value-added skills such as cross-cultural experience or knowledge of multiple languages often have an employment advantage, these abilities alone may not be enough to surv… Continue

Added by Career Expert on April 29, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Career Expert Recession Fears and Your Career: Increasing your Job Security and Surviving Layoffs

By Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Is Your Job in Danger?


Faced with the lowest U.S. consumer confidence level in 5 years, a sluggish employment market and other slumping economic indicators, many workers are concerned about the possibility of being laid off.

As recession news dominates the headlines, it’s only natural to feel uneasy about your own job security. The good news for Hispanic and bilingual candidates is that your cultural knowledge,

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Added by Career Expert on March 27, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Graciela Kenig Q&A: How Does a Multicultural Workforce Affect Teamwork and Communication in Large Companies?

Q: How does a multicultural workforce affect teamwork and communication in large companies?

A: Cross-cultural communication is such a broad area of study that entire books and courses have been devoted to understanding its many implications. When it comes to large companies, especially in Corporate America, I believe that most challenges and opportunities arise from three basic cultural pre

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Added by Graciela Kenig on February 27, 2008 at 6:10pm — No Comments

Career Expert The Four Keys to Success: Become a Star Employee and Excel in any Field

What if you could guarantee career advancement, promotions, more money and respect from your professional peers? What if you knew the "secret" to success?

While there aren't any mystical secrets about how to tap into the power of the universe to achieve success, there are four fundamental characteristics shared by all top performers that you can adopt and put into practice in your own professional life.

These straightforward, yet powerful, principles can help any profe… Continue

Added by Career Expert on January 28, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments

Career Expert Finding the Right Mentor: What Hispanic Professionals Need to Know

By Barb Freda and Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Get a mentor. You’ve probably heard this career advice more than once. Unfortunately, many professionals know they should “get a mentor” but few know how to go about finding one… or just what to expect out of the mentoring process.

First Things First: What is a Mentor?

A mentoring relationship is much more than just networking. A mentor is a role model who guides you as you move through different phases

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Added by Career Expert on November 6, 2007 at 3:00am — No Comments

Career Expert The Importance of Hispanic Representation in Human Resources

By Rob Steward and Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Having Hispanics in human resources leadership roles has become increasingly important in corporate America over the past decade or more. As the Hispanic population continues to grow in the US, human resources functions including recruitment, diversity, compensation, benefits, training and payr

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Added by Career Expert on August 20, 2007 at 1:00am — No Comments

Juan Guillermo Tornoe Should Hispanic Professionals Pursue Careers with Companies Lacking Strong Diversity Policies?

Q: "What would be your advice for a Hispanic professional to further his career if an opportunity arises in a company that offers a great career opportunity, but they may not have a strong diversity policy?

My experience with my last employer (a Fortune 500 company) was very productive, and I reached some professional and diversity… Continue

Added by Juan Guillermo Tornoe on July 25, 2007 at 1:00am — No Comments

Juan Guillermo Tornoe Should Employers Give Hiring Preference to Hispanic Job Candidates?

A commentary from LatPro's Hispanic Marketing Expert Juan Guillermo Tornoe.

One very important requirement in today's business world is being able to interact with an increasingly diverse group of consumers (both culturally and linguistically). In the United States, the largest minority group is of Latino heritage.

As an employer, you may be looking for Hispanic employees for a variety of reasons. You might want to

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Added by Juan Guillermo Tornoe on June 15, 2007 at 4:15pm — No Comments

Juan Guillermo Tornoe Hispanic Culture at Work: Understanding and Managing Hispanic Employees

As a non-Hispanic employer or manager, you may be wondering how cultural differences might affect your work environment when you bring Latino employees into your organization.

By taking the time to familiarize yourself with some common Hispanic cultural traits, you will be able to better understand and interact with Hispanic staff members, creating a more inclusive and comfortab

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Added by Juan Guillermo Tornoe on May 2, 2007 at 2:16pm — No Comments

Resources for Humans Is Your Job Description Holding you Back?

If you’re a seasoned professional, then perhaps you’ve forgotten the importance of understanding the big picture of your job - how it relates to the business strategy of your department and ultimately your organization’s goals. This happens often, after all, we keep busy enough devoting most of our attention to day-to-day activities and “tasks”. It’s important not to forget about how our job fits into the overall organization.

FACT: About 95% of medium and large size organizations… Continue

Added by Resources for Humans on November 14, 2006 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Resources for Humans How is my Salary or Pay Rate Determined?

Every organization must have goals. If the business goals and objectives are clearly defined at the top of your organization, then you know that these have to be accomplished for the company to succeed. Fortunately, this can only be done by people like you. Hence, organizations need to determine how they can break down their primary goals into smaller ones that can be tackled through activities or tasks. Top management determines how work is to be organize

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Added by Resources for Humans on November 14, 2006 at 12:30pm — No Comments

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