Politic365.com’s Charles D. Ellison talks with Dr. Wilhelmina Leigh, Senior Research Associate on Economic Security Issues at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Dr. Leigh offers insight in recent job growth proposals outlined by President Obama and what that means in terms of the current economic and political climate. She also talks about the bi-partisan, bi-...
Politic365.com’s Charles D. Ellison talks with Dr. Wilhelmina Leigh, Senior Research Associate on Economic Security Issues at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Dr. Leigh offers insight in recent job growth proposals outlined by President Obama and what that means in terms of the current economic and political climate. She also talks about the bi-partisan, bi-cameral...
Examines the black share of high-tech employment in the 25 U.S. cities with the largest African American populations in order to identify explanations other than geographical location for the underrepresentation of blacks in high-tech jobs. Through an analysis of high-tech employment trends between 1990 and 2000, both by occupation and by industry, Conrad finds that blacks are consistently...
Examines how three of the largest federal programs for workforce training and job placement are affecting racial and ethnic disparities in today's labor market. Conrad finds that the Wagner-Peyser Employment Service, the Workforce Investment Act, and the Adult and WIA Dislocated Workers program have a mixed record in their impact on black and Latino workers in particular. She attributes this to...
Men of color face many challenges in achieving and maintaining good health. Their social circumstances and cultural norms, as well as the larger society’s discriminatory treatment of them, often engender in these men unhealthful responses. When social circumstances include poverty, limited education, and scarce employment opportunities, the impact on health can be especially harmful. This brief...
A supervisor's Guidebook for Supporting and Retaining New Workforce Entrants in Today's Multicultural Workforce
This book outlines methods for integrating entry-level workers into the workplace through a strong assimilation process. The assimilation process is designed to help them adjust to the organization's culture, understand job expectations, and build their skills. It also provides guidance...
This manual aims to assist workforce development professionals in the assessment and management of cultural competence within their programs. It also aims to aid them assessing prospective employers to ensure effective job-placement relationships and comfortable environments where employees can best succeed.
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