How to Start an Affinity Group at Work, According to Real People Who Did It

An affinity group is defined in Merriam Webster as “a group of people having a common interest or goal or acting together for a specific purpose.” In the workplace, you may also refer to it by its more common corporate …

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7 job search tips for Latinx students, recent grads

For years, many in the United States and other countries used “Hispanic” to refer to people who live in or whose ancestors came from anywhere in Latin America, which is commonly defined as Mexico, Central America, South America, and the …

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7 job search strategies for BIPOC college students

The job market can be tough for any recent college graduate, but it can be even more challenging for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students. These students face systemic barriers and discrimination in their job search, making it …

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Hispanic Heritage Month | What it Means to “Bring My Whole Self” to Work

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic Americans—those with roots in the Caribbean, Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America. It’s a time in the Hispanic community when we celebrate heroes, …

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3 Ways to Encourage Your Company to Hire More People of Color

The most successful companies know that having a diverse workforce, especially in their leadership teams, strengthens their organizations. They know that a diverse staff strengthens company culture, improves decision making and problem solving, and gives them access to a wider, …

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Should job seekers include their race, ethnicity, gender, country of origin, sexual orientation and other such factors in their resume?

Yesterday, I ran across a query from a college career counselor asking her peers for help. Yesterday also marked the first day of testimony in the trial of one of the four Minneapolis police officers who killed George Floyd last …

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4 Ways Companies Can Hire More Black Professionals, According to Black CEOs

The death of George Floyd and anti-racist protests have shed light on the many racial inequities in America. One is the lack of black executive representation at the top employers in the U.S. Today, there are only four black CEOs …

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How to Find Organizations Committed to DEI Values

Most social-impact organizations today express a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The National Council of Nonprofits encourages organizations to not only articulate their values, but to be guided by them and to integrate them into their daily operations. …

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4 Tips for When You’re the Only Person of Color in Your Office

“As an African American woman who’s a lawyer, entrepreneur, and educator I wanted to pose the question: What do African American men and women need to do to thrive, not just survive in corporate America?

I don’t have all the …

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When employers say they want to hire diverse students, what do they mean?

Diversity in higher education encompasses a broad range of identities and backgrounds, including:

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color): This term recognizes and emphasizes the unique experiences of black and indigenous communities in the context of broader racial and …

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