Month: August 2017

As the topic of diversity is discussed on a national scale, many corporate companies remain committed to create a culture of inclusion. Although racial, economic and cultural strain continue to increase, the workplace is where the discussion of diversity tends to stop. However, recent studies have shown that the business case for diversity has brought a great deal of success to companies that choose to cultivate cultural differences in the workplace. Research has also revealed, that diversity increases creativity and innovation which ultimately promotes economic growth. In June, The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion campaign was launched for...

Each year, from September 15 to October 15, our nation pays tribute to Hispanic Americans who have had a positive influence and enriched our nation and society. Our nation celebrates contributions from the Hispanic community during this month and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans. These dates were chosen to commemorate two historic events, the formal signing of the Act of Independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15, 1821. Also, Mexico’s Independence Day, marked by the beginning of the struggle against Spanish Control on September 16, 1810. In 1968, President Lyndon...

Imagine sitting at home and hearing someone on television proclaiming to make decisions about laws and regulations that would have an adverse effect on you and others like you. Now imagine not being able to do anything about that. Your right to defend yourself and others like you does not exist because you are seen as incapable. In some instances, it’s unsuitable for you to have any say in the welfare of your life because of your gender. How does that make you feel? On August 18, 1920, nearly a century ago, the 19th Amendment gave women across the...