.: Advancement Top Related Articles
1). Diversity
I know that diversity has been a big topic of conversation ever since the early 1990s when research supported the demographics that by the year 2000, 85% of the entering workforce would be female, African-American, Asian-American, Latino, or new immigrants. The fact that white males would be a minority entering the workplace was a wake up call for corporate America.
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2). Barriers to Advancement Facing Women in Business
Copyright 2006 Red Ladder, Inc.
Women continue to enter the workforce in record numbers. In fact, almost 47% of the workforce is comprised of women. Yet, despite this fact, very few women hold the top slots.
Take one stroll past the executive suite in your organization and there will probably be a noticeable lack of women to be found, particularly if you exclude the support staff.
Article tags: barriers, advancement, women, business
3). The Latest Patent Applications: Kernel Of Technological Advancement
The value of freedom in a country is priceless. If one country has freedom of speech and thought then they are sure to have a bright future ahead of them. How so? If a society has freedom of thought then they are free to explore their interests or whatever else that may pique their curiosity, which could eventually lead them to great knowledge and amazing discoveries.
Article tags: technology, science, advancement, legal patent
4). Tips on Changing Careers - Establishing a Workable Career Plan
7 Steps to Help You Change Careers and Establish a Workable Career Plan
If you are thinking of a career change or if you are trying to lay out a tangible career plan for yourself, there are several important things to consider.
Step One – Self Assessment
Self-Assessment is an important first step in considering where you are currently and discovering what direction you would like to go in the future.
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5). Why Should I Learn a Foreign Language?
More and more software programs, electronic devices, and websites devoted to foreign languages are being developed daily. Why all the excitement? Why would YOU want to learn a foreign language?
Job Advancement - Get the Competitive Edge
Many large corporations and government agencies have positions requiring a second language. In a country like Canada, which is officially bilingual, someone who knows both French and English will have better employment prospects.
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