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Volume: 3 Number: 02
February, 2010
 Hello!
In recent months, many Minnesota companies have had to scale back their diversity programs. It just didn’t make sense when the companies were doing layoffs or holding the line on hiring. A lot of the companies Diversity Minnesota works with are now planning on increasing their hiring in the next few months. This is a great time to learn how Diversity Minnesota has been expanding our network with local community organizations and through social media. We continue to work with and add new community organizations daily. We are committed to helping our sponsor companies achieve their workplace diversity goals. Lets work together to strengthen your company and support the many diverse communities Minnesota has to offer.
Warmest Regards,
Colette
Diversity Minnesota Editor |
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This Issue:
- Featured Diversity Organization: Minnesota Reading Corps
- diversitymn Twitter account
- HR and Social Media - Some Things to Consider
- Do you have a Diversity Recruiting Plan?
- Sponsorship Spotlight - Affinity Plus Credit Union and Running Aces Harness Park
Local Events:
- NAWBO Monthly Meeting: What if Donald Trump and Mother Teresa Were Financial Advisors? - February 9th
- I Do Support Love - Freedom to Marry Day Rally - February 11th
- Diversity Discussion Group - February 12th
- Breaking the Veils: Women Artists from the Islamic World - February 20th
- Get Your Event in the MARCH newsletter!
Quick Links:
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Minnesota Reading Corps
Do you have friends, colleagues or volunteers interested in helping youth succeed in school? By third grade, children must have literacy skills in place to learn all school subjects. For those children who are falling behind, Minnesota Reading Corps members provide extra support to help them become successful readers. Applications are being accepted for literacy tutors throughout Minnesota. Members receive training and introduce proven tutoring methods to young students. Applicants serve one year beginning in August 2010, and earn a modest living allowance, an Education Award of up to $5,350, and for full-time members, health insurance. Learn more at www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org.
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HR and Social Media - Some Things to Consider |
Social media can be a great tool for attracting quality candidates. Be careful when using social media as a resource for checking out potential employees. A recent article in the Star Tribune brings this timely issue to light.
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Diversity Minnesota is now on Twitter |
Diversity Minnesota now has a twitter account. diversitymn updates people with content similar to our LinkedIn Diversity in Minnesota group, lists current jobs posted on our site, and contains other useful information. To follow diversitymn, click here.
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Do You Have a Diversity Recruiting Plan?
As a business leader, you are contemplating the next steps for your company's growth and future. One critical issue is staffing and recruiting. It is imperative that a company finds the right people to do the job.
What about Diversity? Diversity matters in the workplace. There is compelling business evidence in favor of the necessity for diversity recruiting in today's workplace. Listed in the following article are abbreviated points of how diversity inclusion is vital for profit and growth of your company.
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We would like to thank Affinity Plus Credit Union and Running Aces Harness Park for their sponsorships!
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