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How to Be Advocates for Women of Color in the Workplace

June 2, 2019 by LCA Leave a Comment

Why do women of color need advocates in the workplace? Malcolm X said it best: “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business Communication, Diversity, Employee Relations

Using Our Secret Weapon to Achieve Integrated Marketing Communications Goals

April 6, 2015 by LCA Leave a Comment

At the community college I am honored to serve, we are fortunate to have an Office of College Advancement (OCA) team full of high-performers. The OCA team handles many functions, including from alumni affairs and advertising, alumni affairs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business Communication, Employee Relations, Leadership Strategies, Reputation Management Tagged With: Advice, Business, community colleges, leadership, marketing, public relations, Relationships, Students

10 Ways to Embrace African-American Diversity in the Workplace

September 13, 2010 by Linnie Carter Leave a Comment

Embracing others who do not look, dress, think or talk like us is the right thing to do. In fact, it’s the only thing to do. Embracing African-American diversity is also the economical thing to do. As professionals, it’s in our best interest to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employee Relations Tagged With: African American, Ethnic group, Ethnicity, workplace diversity

Going Off the Reference List

July 5, 2010 by Linnie Carter Leave a Comment

As expected, there are mixed reactions when people are asked if it is fair play to “go off the reference list.” If candidates for positions provide the names and contact information of their references, is it appropriate to contact individuals who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employee Relations Tagged With: Business, Candidate, Confidentiality, Employment, Ethics, reference list

Scrap the Background Check Today and Deal with the Drama Tomorrow

June 28, 2010 by Linnie Carter Leave a Comment

Are background checks really necessary? Absolutely! I advise my clients to use background checks when selecting finalists for top positions. The costs of background checks vary, but the $200 – which is the amount that I typically pay for an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employee Relations Tagged With: backgroundcheck, Business, Criminal record, Employment

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