Dozens of advertisements removed from Facebook for being political ahead of the November midterm elections did not appear to express any political view, a USA TODAY analysis showed. The Facebook ads from businesses, universities, nonprofits and other organizations did seem to have something in common: They mentioned "African-American," "Latino," "Hispanic," "Mexican," "women," "LGBT" or were written in Spanish. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
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Toxic workplaces — where harassment, stereotyping and bullying occur — are driving away women and people of color, undercutting technology companies' efforts to increase diversity and costing an estimated $16 billion a year.
That's the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study from the Kapor Center for Social Impact and Harris Poll that explored the reasons people leave tech companies. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
A team of scientists at the Yale-National University of Singapore (NUS) College in Singapore has reported that ‘find your passion’ may not be the best advice for students, especially those in the early stages of their education.
The research is published in Psychological Science. As the world becomes increasingly interdisciplinary, having diverse interests can help people make important connections across professional domains. READ MORE AT ASIAN SCIENTIST
Changing demographics will create potential opportunities for Latino workers in the future - but only if Latinos can boost their educational attainment and surmount barriers to career readiness. That's the takeaway from a new report on the Latino "skills gap" by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).
The report highlights two clear trends for the second half of the 21st century. Members of the baby-boom generation will be entering retirement in record numbers, creating a void in the American workforce. Simultaneously the 80 million young people known as millennials will be entering the workplace - and that's where Latinos factor in. READ MORE AT NBCNEWS
It's no question that the tech industry is made up overwhelmingly of men. And as far as ethnicities go, whites and Asians tend to dominate the field. Given the enormous impact of tech on our daily lives, this lack of diversity is troubling. Diversity isn't just about making sure these companies represent the population they serve, it's just plain good business -- studies have shown time and again that a more diverse workforce results in better decisions and increased profits.
Fortunately, tech companies realize this too. Last year, several of them released employee diversity reports for the first time, finally revealing to the world just how unbalanced their staffs are. Some also made bold promises to increase employee diversity. In 2015, most of those companies released a follow-up report (Amazon is the one notable exception that failed to publish a follow-up report in 2015. We've reached out for comment and will update if we receive a response). READ MORE AT ENGADGET
Young adults in Generation X are as likely to connect with friends, family and co-workers online as they are in person, according to a University of Michigan study.
In a typical month, adults in their late 30s report that they engaged in about 75 face-to-face contacts or conversations, compared to about 74 electronic contracts through personal emails or social media.
"Given the speed of emerging technologies, it is likely that electronic contacts will continue to grow in the years ahead, eventually exceeding face-to-face interactions," said Jon D. Miller, author of the latest issue of The Generation X Report. "But the young adults in Generation X are currently maintaining a healthy balance between personal and electronic social networking."
Miller directs the Longitudinal Study of American Youth at the U-M Institute for Social Research. The study has been funded by the National Science Foundation since 1986, and the current report includes responses from 3,027 Gen Xers interviewed in 2011. READ MORE
"A diverse workforce is vital to successfully serve clients today," said Joe Echevarria, chief executive officer, Deloitte LLP and 2007 "Executive of the Year" recipient. "As a Hispanic myself, I am proud to say diversity and inclusion has long been part of Deloitte's culture. There's no question that diversity of thought brings the best ideas and solutions to our clients. John is a major factor in our efforts, and continues to define and drive a concise diversity strategy that ties directly -- and strategically -- to Deloitte's business objectives. I would like to congratulate John and the whole Deloitte organization, as this is truly a recognition of the efforts of many."
Under Zamora's leadership, Deloitte is making great strides in attracting, retaining and developing a diverse mix of top talent. Through initiatives such as the Emerging Leadership Development Program (ELDP), which prepares high-performing minority professionals for the next stage in their careers, Zamora and Deloitte are working to increase the amount of diverse people in senior positions. A critical part of Zamora's approach to leadership development is a sponsorship and mentoring culture that supports rising talent as they navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals. More than 80 percent of Deloitte's employees participated in mentoring programs last year.
"Deloitte's commitment to supporting the growth and development of diverse talent is unmatched," said Manny Espinoza, chief executive officer, ALPFA. "John's leadership has been critical in this regard and has helped shape an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. His efforts serve as a model for other leaders in professional services."
"This is a tremendous honor from an organization that shares a commitment to furthering diversity and inclusion in our profession and expanding opportunities for Latinos to pursue careers in business," said Zamora. "Equipped with the right tools to engage students and young professionals, we look forward to continue working alongside organizations like ALPFA to increase talent recruitment and retention in this field and support those who will become our future leaders."
Earlier this year, Zamora was named to the Hispanic Business 2011 Corporate Elite, which recognizes 25 influential Hispanic business leaders.
A number of organizations have recognized Deloitte's progress in creating a diverse and inclusive culture, including a Top 10 ranking in "The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies" -- its eighth appearance on the list. Deloitte's commitment to diversity is also noted by its ranking on Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 12th consecutive year. Deloitte is also ranked No. 1 on Vault's "Accounting 50 Ranking of Best Firms to Work For," placing in the top 10 in all diversity-related categories. Additionally, Deloitte has earned a 100 percent rating for five consecutive years in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index.
Also notable is that Deloitte holds the distinction of being honored twice with the prestigious Catalyst Award, which recognizes company initiatives promoting women advancement. For the sixth year in a row, Deloitte is honored among the top rankings for women and top five "Best Companies for Multicultural Women," by Working Mother magazine. Working Mother also inducted Deloitte into their Hall of Fame after earning a spot on the magazine's "100 Best Companies," for 17 consecutive years.
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