It is crucial for employers in the United States today to establish a work environment that promotes full integration of all employees, particularly those who are multilingual and multicultural. The ongoing demand for foreign language skills in this global economy, as highlighted in a survey conducted for ACTFL, reaffirms this need. A primary objective for […]
Continue readingCreating a Linguistically and Culturally Competent Patient Care Experience
In a recent episode of “Language is Your Superpower” podcast, we embark on a dynamic and diverse conversation with Samí Haiman-Marrero, President/CEO of URBANDER. As a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) solution-driven agency, URBANDER assists the corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors with overcoming their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Marketing challenges, with a special […]
Continue readingFinding Success with Language Proficiency in a New Country
In a recent episode of the “Language is Your Superpower” podcast guest Casie Arellano and host Lisa March have a conversation about supporting the attainment of language proficiency for a diverse workforce, particularly in the case of adult English learners. As a leader and educator in Adult Education, Casie shares the success story of Han […]
Continue readingDiversity of Hispanic Leadership
The values and cultural preferences of individuals who identify as Hispanic are unique and distinct. So does the concept of leadership—what it should look like, sound like, and how it should be represented by Hispanic leaders in their communities. The diversity that exists within the Latino population means that leaders must use certain skillsets and […]
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