Whether you own a business that employs hundreds of employees or are running a company with one other person, it’s important to establish workplace policies. Though it’s not required for some small businesses to have written procedures on these policies, having them in place can provide a sense of protection for workers’ rights and serve as a reminder for what is and isn’t appropriate in the workplace. From discrimination and harassment to accommodations and beyond, here is what you need to include when drafting your workplace policies: General Non-Discrimination Policy Under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it is illegal…
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Job and career fairs are a great way to connect with employers, learn about companies and find job openings that may be right for you. When you attend a career fair in person, you may find yourself in an auditorium or other large space. Often there are hundreds of people competing for the attention of the companies’ recruiters and representatives. Although career fairs are less formal than job interviews, following these nine tips may help you stand out to potential employers and advance your job search. Dress Appropriately A suit and tie may not be necessary, but you will want…
Gloria Estefan, the woman behind hit songs in English and Spanish, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday. Estefan, who was born in Havana, Cuba, is the first Hispanic woman to be included in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction is the latest honor in Estefan’s decades-long career. She is the second best-selling female Latin artist in history and was named one of the Top 100 greatest artists of all time by VH1 and Billboard. In her hometown of Miami, though, she’s best known for her iconic song catalog, which has been blasted at family cookouts,…
The National Minority Supplier Development Council sparks opportunities to the challenges minority businesses face Minority-owned businesses (defined as businesses that are at least 51% owned by people of Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic or Native American descent) have been disproportionately affected by the inflation. According to the NMSDC 2022 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report, Black businesses are feeling a bigger impact as they only generated a 4.6% revenue increase from 2021. While this has been a challenging year, we believe many minority-owned companies may possess the exact combination of innovation and creativity needed to not only survive the inflation but thrive…
By Natalie Rodgers For the last year or so, the job market has been especially difficult. The world is adapting back to a new normal in a post-pandemic workplace and the priorities of many companies are evolving and changing. Because of this, you’ll want to make sure your job search is in pristine condition to ensure the best chance of securing employment. Here are some easy things you can do to get noticed in the job market: Proofread Your Materials One of the simplest mistakes that can turn away potential employers is a lack of proofreading in your resume or…
By Katerina Freedman Entering college as a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) major can be scary. You’re thrown into a new environment where the introductory classes are challenging and where you’re surrounded by tons of unfamiliar people. Even less discussed, though, are the challenges women in STEM face. Female students make up a small percentage of STEM majors, including computer science — my own major. As a whole, the STEM culture can be unwelcoming to women. According to a report by the American Association of University Women, women make up just 28% of the STEM workforce. The gender gap…
Saundra B. Curry, co-founder and chief operating officer, BC Holdings of Tennessee, LLC, was recently honored as one of the Nashville Business Journal’s 2023 Women of Influence in the Entrepreneur of the Year category. The annual Women of Influence awards luncheon was held on April 25th at Nissan Stadium for a sold out crowd of nearly 400 attendees. Curry was selected for this honor due to her commitment to financial education and creating the company’s innovative online platform, Destination: Financial Wellness (DFW). She has a proven track record impacting thousands of employees in federal government, higher education and corporations to…
Recently, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, announced that more than 300 major U.S. companies have spoken out against attacks on the LGBTQ+ community by signing on to HRC’s business statement on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The list of signatories, which has grown by 50% since the beginning of 2022, presents a unified message that anti-equality legislation is also anti-business, underscoring that assaults on LGBTQ+ rights contradict U.S. public opinion and decades of progress in the workforce. The business letter was launched in 2020. But now, just three months into…
Hundreds of women professionals will gather virtually at the sixth annual Women|Future Conference from August 1-2, 2023. The Women|Future Conference is a professional development, learning, and networking event that brings together a community of small business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and women who are interested in starting a business. Attending the conference is free, but attendees must register in advance to access the virtual platform and sessions. Women from cities across the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia, and Europe attend the conference year after year to be inspired, build resilience, and share insights into changes that impact their industries, their careers,…
By Brady Rhoades Deshauna Barber’s father is a retired special forces Master Sergeant that instilled “leadership, discipline and integrity” in all his children, said Barber in an interview with U.S. Veterans Magazine. Her late mother also served in the U.S. Army and inspired Barber and her siblings to join the military. Growing up in North Carolina, Nebraska, Minnesota, Virginia and Washington, D.C., Barber learned foundational principles from her parents that she carried into her military career. Self-discipline. Teamwork. Endurance. But she had to learn other principles and skills that hadn’t crossed her mind on her way to winning the 2016…
