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Hispanic Recruiter Review - March 2006

Employment and Diversity
 
An Interview with Diana Johnson of Texas Instruments
In an interview with The National Society of Hispanic Professionals, Texas Instruments' "Manager of World Exploration in Search of Great Talent" discusses the value of a diverse workforce and the challenges of recruiting minority candidates.


High Demand for Diverse Directors But Low Supply, Says Report
America's largest corporations, striving to increase diversity on their boards of directors, are finding that the overall supply of minority and women executives is still low, according to the Spencer Stuart 2006 Board Diversity Report.


Are English-only policies discriminatory?
After twenty-nine Hispanic city employees in Altus, Oklahoma challenged their employer's English-only policy in court, the Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has stated that English-only policies can be discriminatory if they aren't carefully crafted and implemented for a legitimate business reason.


March against US immigration bill
Thousands of people protested outside the US Congress against a controversial Senate bill that includes proposals to halt migrants using troops and police, in addition to tighter employment controls.


Latino officers vow fight
Denver's Latino police officers say they have tolerated ethnic slurs and harsher discipline than their white counterparts and have been denied promotions because of their race.
 
Hispanic Business & Latino Leaders
 
Wells Fargo plans awards for minority, women business owners
Women and diverse business owners represent the fastest-growing segments of the nation's small business market, says Wells Fargo & Co., which is now accepting nominations for its 2006 Diverse Business Services Awards.


Baseball has come a long way
Today's Latino players are treated like superstars, but that hasn't always been the case. Hall of Famer Juan Marichal describes his journey from humble beginnings to the big leagues.


Executive Appointments

  • Sonia German has been promoted to Vice President of Finance for Fox Sports International where she will be responsible for providing financial oversight for Fox Sports en Espanol, Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports Middle East.
  • Maria Monreal-Cameron, President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, was named among the "Ten Most Powerful Women in Milwaukee" by Milwaukee Magazine.
 
Latin America News
 

Brazil Congress Amends Constitution Over Alliances
In a move that may help President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gather more support for a second term in office, Brazilian lawmakers have amended the country's constitution to allow political parties to form different alliances on the national and local level.


Argentine mayor removed over fire
Buenos Aires legislators have voted to remove Mayor Anibal Ibarra from office for dereliction of duty over a nightclub fire that killed 194 people in 2004. They failed to reach agreement on banning Mr. Ibarra from public office for 10 years.


Uruguay leader, an oncologist, curbs indoor smoking
In a country where an estimated third of its 3.4 million citizens are smokers, a new law designed to curb smoking in workplaces and other enclosed public spaces is being backed by a local cancer specialist -- who also happens to be the nation's president.

 
Upcoming Events
 

The HireHispanic.com Web Site Challenge
Entry Deadline: March 15, 2006
Prizes: $1,000 First Place and $500 Second Place ($USD)
Think you have what it takes to create and market a world-class Web site related to the Hispanic niche? This competition is looking for the most creative content and marketing ideas from students and professionals around the world. Contestants will create a Web site concept for the domain HireHispanic.com, including a comprehensive marketing plan to launch the new site, increase brand awareness and develop traffic. Are you up to the challenge? More Contest Information and How to Enter.

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Events
March 15, 2006, The Hilton New York - New York, NY
Job fairs serving the security, intelligence, military & government community. This NY event is for professionals of all skill sets and security clearance is not required.
More Information and Locations.

The Milwaukee Career Fair
March 23, 2006, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
If you're a hiring manager or a corporate recruiter looking for top talent, this Career Fair is for you. For more information call Jason Brown at 702-270-6210 or email jbrown@nationalcareerfairs.com
More Information and Locations.

Diversity Job Fairs
March 30, 2006 - Dallas/Irving, TX
April 5, 2006 - Raleigh, NC
April 5, 2006 - Baltimore, MD
All professionals, Alumni and graduating seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Professional dress required for free admission. Bring plenty of resumes and be prepared for an interview. More Information and Locations.

 
LatPro News and Articles
 
Nurses: A Step-by-Step Guide for RNs, Hospitals & Recruiters
Attorney and LatPro legal expert Carl Shusterman provides a simple immigration guide for hospital HR managers, RN recruiters and nurses. Find this plus other interesting immigration news and tips in the Immigration Update.


Who are LatPro's Candidates?
You can see for yourself with this demographic profile of our current candidates. Updated daily, this information includes top candidate job functions, industries, locations, educational attainment levels, and the total number of registered jobseekers.
 
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