Companies that fully utilize their employee affinity groups will emerge with a competitive advantage after the current economic downturn. Also known as resource groups or ERGs, such entities have become valuable assets in the face of rapidly shrinking but also increasingly multicultural markets.

Managers in charge of remote Latin American teams often report having difficulty getting their employees to meet deadlines, but this failure to complete projects on time may have little to do with the tired stereotype about Latinos always being late. Here are some ways to discover and handle the factors that could be causing continual delays with remote multicultural teams.

Have you ever ended a conversation and then felt unclear as to the message or weren't really sure what you committed to? Here are some listening tips to help you stay focused and engaged!

Good leaders don't just have a clearly defined vision, goals and mission statements, they also have the responsibility to help others build confidence, increase knowledge and improve skills. Use these leadership tips to help you inspire performance and create an atmosphere of trust.

Hiring companies spend much time and effort — not to mention money — on recruiting Latino employees, but many Hispanic hires leave before organizations can fully benefit from their talents. Expert Graciela Kenig tells employers what they can do to reduce turnover and help Hispanic employees thrive.

Some consider critical thinking to be essential only during emergency situations, but that is not the case. Good leaders use this skill daily. Learn why critical thinking so important in today's workplace and how you can improve your abilities in this area.

Organizations wishing to attract Latinos and other diverse professionals for top-level management positions often find themselves competing for the same candidates — most of whom are already employed elsewhere. While such candidates are always are worth pursuing, it is also important to identify the talent that already exists within your organization. Here are some ideas for developing the leadership potential in your Latino employees.

Sometimes it's not easy to admit our areas of weakness, and harder yet to document and track our progress. These 10 tips provide a simple way to conduct a self assessment and identify areas that may require work if you want to become a stronger leader.

Giving and receiving feedback on job performance is an important part of your professional development. Learn how to navigate the feedback process without offending coworkers or becoming defensive if negative feedback comes your way.

One important strategy to avoid becoming a victim of corporate layoffs is to communicate your value to management using metrics. While many employees are uneasy about metrics, believing that numbers-based reporting can’t possibly reflect their varied and unique contributions to a company, being able to clearly define and communicate your value through metrics is crucial to career advancement.