The gender pay gap still exists today, even though there are more women working than men outside of the home, not to mention, more women have gone back to college to earn higher education degrees compared to men over the past decade. But, that gender wage gap is narrowing, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. This is based on the median hourly earnings for both full-time and part-time employees.
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood is the proverbial carrot stick that draws people to Los Angeles from around the world. The obvious wealth of the city, with its celebrities and fancy cars, can make it appear that money literally falls from the L.A. skyline.
Anna Barraza considers the way she’s been able to grow in her career at Toyota Financial Services a blessing. And she wants to help others grow as well. By all accounts, that’s exactly what Barraza, an organizational development consultant, is doing.
It’s a new year, and many of you want to find a job or change a career. You might be tired of the same process of looking for a job, or even tired of being rejected. No matter the case, you might be blocking your own chance to succeed simply because your qualifications may not have changed.
by Laurie D. Willis When Damion Tucker attended Morgan State University, he studied telecommunications with a focus on TV production…
On December 5, Janice Hahn was sworn in as the newest member of Los Angeles County’s powerful and influential Board of Supervisors. Although Janice is quick to point out that she is a brand-new County employee, it’s clear that she feels right at home working in Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, the building named after her father, the legendary long-time Supervisor.
Phillip A. Washington was unanimously selected CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) by the LA Metro Board of Directors on March 12, 2015.
It’s a new year and many of you want to find a job or change a career. You might be tired of the same process of looking for a job or even tired of being rejected. No matter what the case, you might be blocking your own chance of succeeding, simply because your qualifications may not have changed.
According to the American Association of University Women, in 2015 women were paid, on average, 80 percent of what men were paid. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there hasn’t been a significant annual change in the gender earnings ratio in the last decade.
As a Los Angeles native, and a graduate of Dorsey High School and the University of California, Los Angeles, Darrell Brown was surrounded by leaders, both in his family and his community. Early on, he developed a skill for servant leadership — for bringing people together, united under a common passion.
College graduates seeking to begin professional careers in their chosen pursuits should understand that the “dream job” will not materialize out of thin air, nor will they likely have a chance to encounter an employer who will hire them on the spot with a lucrative starting salary.
Negotiating a salary is probably one of the most difficult parts of a job interview. It could also be one of your worst moments if you are not satisfied after accepting the offer.
Ever think about a career in politics? If so, this is the best time to begin your campaign for such a job. The political environment is uncertain because two very different candidates are running to become the President of the United States, but what is clear is that there will be new jobs to fill as the Obama Administration exits and a new group of followers become appointed by the incoming President to serve at least for the next four years.
You finally make the decision to make a change in your career so you start looking for a job. You check all the usual job boards and come across a job title that sounds intriguing. As you read more of the job description, your excitement builds because you think you are perfect for the job.
Chief Ronene Anda is the Division Chief for the Transit Policing Division of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Chief Anda began her 30 year career with the Sheriff’s Department in 1984, working several assignments as a patrol deputy, until her promotion to Sergeant in 1997.
Chief of Police Robert Luna was appointed the 26th Chief of Police for the Long Beach Police Department in November 2014. Chief Luna has served the City of Long Beach, the second largest city in Los Angeles County, for 29 years. His extensive work history includes a number of operational, investigatory, and administrative assignments, including Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), homicide, drug and gang investigations, canine operations, and communications.
Michael Williams, member of the technical staff, Electronics and Photonics Laboratory, Engineering and Technology Group, joined The Aerospace Corporation in 2003 shortly after completing his bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, knowing he needed to add to his educational experience by gaining practical, on-the-job experience. Taking a position in the Lidar and Sensor Calibration section of the lab, Williams has been able to work on various research and development projects That have allowed him to accomplish his goal and then some.
Chief CBP Officer Field Operations Chicago Chief Anye Whyte is currently the Program manager for Recruitment and Retention, at U. S. Customs and Border Protection for the Chicago Field Office since 2009. In his role, Chief Whyte is responsible for ensuring that CBP has a highly qualified diverse workforce that is both efficient and effective in carrying out CBP’s core mission. Chief Whyte has overall responsibility for an area comprised of twelve states.
Success is made up of many variables and opportunities. This can certainly be said of John Ridgeway and his path to success as Corporate Manager of Toyota Financial Services in Owings Mills, Maryland. He has over thirty-nine years of Executive Management experience.
There is a new sheriff in town and it is James “Jim” McDonnell of Los Angeles County at the Monterey Park, California location, making him the 32nd sheriff to hold that title. Celebrating his first year in office on December 1, 2015, McDonnell comes to the county with previous experience as the Chief of Police for Long Beach, California for five years, and moving up the ranks as Assistant Chief for the Los Angeles Police Department where he served in different capacities for 29 years. It was these years where he learned of the many opportunities that are still available today, but about three percent who apply actually graduate from the academy and make it into this elite law enforcement organization.