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.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – When you’re housed in a city with four larger institutions of higher learning and an emerging law school, it might be easy to get lost in the shuffle. But one of the big draws for Bennett College, an all women’s HBCU in the Tar Heel State’s third-largest city, is the institution’s robust International Program.
Negotiating a salary is probably one of the most difficult parts of a job interview. It could also be one of your worse moments if you are not satisfied after accepting the offer. It’s not always easy to talk about the salary at an interview, even though the employer knows that you are eager to get to that point. Somehow asking about the salary has become a major taboo, as though you want the salary not necessarily the job that comes along with it.
I bristle every time I hear someone question the relevancy of HBCUs. Truthfully, I get downright angry about it. Historically Black Colleges and Universities are vital to the landscape of higher education in the United States, and for anyone to suggest otherwise proves he or she is ignorant to the facts. Before I go on, I must mention U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who in February while speaking to HBCU presidents and chancellors in Washington, D.C. said, “HBCUs are real pioneers when it comes to school choice. They are living proof that when more options are provided to students, they are afforded greater access and greater equality.
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.
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.
As the market continues improving, those seeking employment may find it a tad easier to land a job. But once employed, they may also notice subtle hints that their supervisors are just as concerned about their health as they are about their job performance.
The inequity between men’s and women’s salaries has been discussed for years, though little has been done in America to eradicate the problem. Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has vowed to do something about it if she makes it to The White House. And Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump claims to pay female executives as much, and in some cases more, than male executives.
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.
Although most of us have never met, we share a special bond as graduates of one of America’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). With few exceptions, these are the places that sprouted from sweat-soaked seeds planted by the sons and daughters of former slaves, sharecroppers, and subsistence farmers whose belief in the power of education confounded the plans of plantation owners, straw bosses, and Southern white politicians.
Too much work, too little money and not enough growth opportunity are stressing us out at work, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association.
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.
The inequity between men’s and women’s salaries has been discussed for years, though little has been done in America to eradicate the problem.
In this issue we are very proud to profile an organization that helped to save my life. Lovick Career Journal (LCJ) has dedicated this issue to One Legacy, a donate life organization, that works with families who donate or receive organs and tissue transplants.
Organ donation is a life-saving process, yet it remains one of the least discussed subjects among families and friends. However, organizations like OneLegacy work tirelessly to connect donors to transplant recipients, saving lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, OneLegacy bridges the gap between organ and tissue donors and transplant recipients.
What is the biggest obstacle for a person successfully re-entering the job market today?
According to most career counselors, being relevant and up to date in your particular field is the most common hurdle to overcome. With technology moving so fast many people’s skills and knowledge are outdated every couple of years.
Do You Know How To Be A Star At Work?
By Sharon Woodson-Bryant
Janice is an extraordinary performer at work and because of her image she is considered a star. In case you didn’t notice, stars get more training, more mentoring, better projects and greater flexibility. The good news is that you don’t need the perfect job situation in order to be a star, because most star qualities come from you – from taking your basically good skills and bringing them up a notch.