
How To Build (and Grow) a Professional Network
Key Takeaways Building a professional network can support your career development goals. When starting from scratch, consider how your personal relationships can help you find people in your industry. To grow your network, consider local networking opportunities and sharing thought leadership on social media. Table of Contents There is more

How To Build (and Grow) a Professional Network
Key Takeaways Building a professional network can support your career development goals. When starting from scratch, consider how your personal relationships can help you find people in your industry. To grow your network, consider local networking opportunities and sharing thought leadership on social media. Table of Contents There is more
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Americans Trust Science When it Comes to STEM Fields
A vast majority of Americans trust science – and view increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as important – according to the recent 3M State of Science Index, co-sponsored by Ipsos. The study found that 89% of Americans trust science, 86% of Americans trust scientists and 58%

How the Urban League of Louisiana Helps Black Businesses Thrive
Around the country, a growing effort to help Black-led businesses thrive has gained critical momentum and is delivering more capital and better-trained employees. These are moves that will help to put the entrepreneurs behind those businesses on the path to success. One group helping to build this wave of support,

Representation in STEM Fields Has Stalled
Despite a growing understanding of the importance of increasing representation of women and people of color in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions, large gaps of access still exist. According to a recent 3M State of Science Index survey, 69% said underrepresented minorities don’t have equal opportunities to STEM

Best Practices for Recruiting Diverse Candidates for the C-Suite
Boardroom diversity is increasingly an important topic for business leadership. Although there has been increased efforts to boost representation among corporate boards, many corporations have continued to overlook qualified people of color in the process. In 2022, executive data firm Equilar conducted a survey which found that many board of

New Florida Law Enhances Statewide Probation System
Two of the results of the probation reform legislation that was signed into law in June by Florida’s Governor are an ease of reporting restrictions for people on probation in Florida and the creation of incentives for people on probation who attend college or find steady employment. Criminal justice reform

Business Roundtable Convenes To Address Equity
Strengthening diversity in the workplace and advancing financial inclusion through partnerships with community-based financial institutions were the subjects of the Business Roundtable’s recent event, “Bridging The Gap: Creating Wealth through Equitable Opportunity.” The convening brought together CEOs, experts and thought leaders to discuss the important topics like addressing the digital

Americans Trust Science When it Comes to STEM Fields
A vast majority of Americans trust science – and view increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as important – according to the recent 3M State of Science Index, co-sponsored by Ipsos. The study found that 89% of Americans trust science, 86% of Americans trust scientists and 58%

How the Urban League of Louisiana Helps Black Businesses Thrive
Around the country, a growing effort to help Black-led businesses thrive has gained critical momentum and is delivering more capital and better-trained employees. These are moves that will help to put the entrepreneurs behind those businesses on the path to success. One group helping to build this wave of support,

Representation in STEM Fields Has Stalled
Despite a growing understanding of the importance of increasing representation of women and people of color in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions, large gaps of access still exist. According to a recent 3M State of Science Index survey, 69% said underrepresented minorities don’t have equal opportunities to STEM

Best Practices for Recruiting Diverse Candidates for the C-Suite
Boardroom diversity is increasingly an important topic for business leadership. Although there has been increased efforts to boost representation among corporate boards, many corporations have continued to overlook qualified people of color in the process. In 2022, executive data firm Equilar conducted a survey which found that many board of

New Florida Law Enhances Statewide Probation System
Two of the results of the probation reform legislation that was signed into law in June by Florida’s Governor are an ease of reporting restrictions for people on probation in Florida and the creation of incentives for people on probation who attend college or find steady employment. Criminal justice reform

Business Roundtable Convenes To Address Equity
Strengthening diversity in the workplace and advancing financial inclusion through partnerships with community-based financial institutions were the subjects of the Business Roundtable’s recent event, “Bridging The Gap: Creating Wealth through Equitable Opportunity.” The convening brought together CEOs, experts and thought leaders to discuss the important topics like addressing the digital