No…but very few mandatory business programs in general. Outside of things like healthcare for employees (which is a direct benefit to workers), there aren’t many things company employees will volunteer to do for free…..and supporters of these concepts shouldn’t take it personally. Increasing the efficiency of a business is a delicate dance involving many steps, and … Read more
(Update: since writing this one other male has joined the Top Writers in Diversity List) A few weeks ago I was excited to receive an email stating that I was a Top Writer in Diversity on the online publication Medium (To view the Top Writers in Diversity CLICK HERE). While I didn’t know what the … Read more
by Ray Hayes Ebay has joined the tech industry trend of releasing their workplace diversity numbers to the public. Last month, Uber was pressured by coalition groups and civil rights leaders to release their diversity numbers for public consumption. It took so time but after controversy hit the tech giant over sexual harassment allegations, Uber relented. … Read more
by Ray Hayes This past Friday Pres. Trump met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss trade agreements involving both nations. Both parties indicated that the meeting allowed them to clear the air about an array topics, but, as always, there were mishaps ending in strong criticism of Pres. Trump. One of those criticisms came … Read more
By Ray Hayes By 2022, there will be approximately 1.8 million positions in the cybersecurity industry. Salary reports indicate that, “cybersecurity salary in United States according to pay scale ranges from $44,860 to $98,284 with the median taking home around $53,000.” Due to the uptick in jobs, the cybersecurity industry is looking to expand its … Read more
by Ray Hayes The mission of the Urban League of Northwest Indiana has always been to increase the economic, educational and social empowerment of the minority community while ensuring that people throughout the nation have equal rights. On Thursday, March 23rd, the organization plans to host its annual luncheon that recognizes businesses and organizations in … Read more
Perception matters (sometimes more than reality sadly). Today’s perception of the tech industry is two-fold. On the positive, technology is seen as the innovative force behind much of the countries success. On the negative side, the tech sector is also seen as unwelcoming to black and Hispanic peoples. Understanding this issue, Mark Zuckerberg is doing … Read more
Donell Creech is a change agent who is willing to speak out and make a difference in our society. Creech labels himself as, “a transmedia entrepreneur looking to create enterprises that holistically serve humanity.” I recently learned about Creech and his initiatives after reading articles about this year’s SXSW festival. The most intriguing thing I … Read more
Like most things under the new Trump administration, things are changing. After the recent budget release, many are preparing for the worst as massive cuts were proposed to initiatives benefiting small business, the elderly, and diversity. While those in support of American Defense are praising the President, the average citizen is wondering where they fit … Read more
Javier Palomarez, the President of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), has accepted President-elect Donald Trump’s offer to join his transition team and diversity coalition. Palomarez has not been too friendly of Trump in the past. The USHCC endorsed fellow GOP Presidential candidate John Kasich during the primary and Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton … Read more