Is vacation another thing that we have to sacrifice because of the pandemic? I really hope not. I understand that travel is, at best, risky and for many destinations and activities, prohibited. I know that many people are out of work, struggling to get by, and those with jobs are worried. I know that these […]
Retaining employees is critical to the success of any company in the healthcare sector, from pharma to medical devices and from bio-tech to life sciences. That’s not a trend or something that changes with the times; it’s a fact. We all know what hard work it is finding and hiring great people. You want to […]
When reviewing resumes and interviewing finance candidates, what qualities do you look for? Do you want someone who is good with numbers? Someone whose background fits the open role’s responsibilities? That may have been good enough several years ago, but it’s not today. Many factors go into recruiting finance talent. What sets great, long-term employees […]
The economic effects of the coronavirus have been widespread and the business landscape is drastically changed. Almost everyone has been affected in one way or another, some quite seriously. Unfortunately, women and minority owned businesses, many of which are small to midsize, face many challenges even in a good economy. A downturn can make things […]
In this time of uncertainty, one thing has proven certain. We are amazingly adaptable. We have adapted to a wildly changed world pretty quickly and with few complaints. Many of us have adapted to working at home, others to trying to “replace” teachers, and all of us to wearing new fashion accessories likes gloves and […]
The coronavirus has dealt a double blow threatening our health and economic welfare. The steps necessary to combat the virus are causing unprecedented upheaval in our daily lives. There are areas of the economy that are suffering greatly and will take significant time and effort to recover, but not all industries are affected equally. While […]
As the Chief Diversity Relations Officer for ATR, I attend many events in the diversity community, from small lunch-n-learns to larger conferences. I meet a lot of people, from corporate program managers to other MBEs. One topic often discussed, not surprisingly, is, how do I get noticed by corporate programs? My simple answer is to […]
Communication has always been important to me and it seems even more critical to speak up and share now. As each day brings more unsettling news and new restrictions, it might seem harder to get through than the last, but there’s one thing to remember above all else: we’re in this together. I am so […]
Latina sisters, this is our moment. Despite all the adversity and barriers our demographic has experienced over the years, the business world has reached a tipping point. Since 2016, 90% of those entering the labor market identify as a minority. Furthermore, the group with the fastest-growing employment rates are Hispanic women. Stats like these give […]