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Friday, February 10, 2017

Tech Jobs, Diversity and Travel Ban: What Happens Now?


Diversity has been for long a challenge in the tech industry; many tech companies often get the flak for not doing enough, critics say, to improve the diversity of their workforces. But when the threat to diversity becomes real, too big to ignore, the industry can be counted to stand up and let their voice be heard.

More than 100 companies, including most of high-tech's biggest names, joined a legal brief opposing President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban, arguing that it would give companies strong incentives to move jobs outside the United States. - Read more at:

Several factors are propelling Silicon Valley to the front lines of opposition to Mr. Trump. Some have been widely noted: The companies are often founded by and run by immigrants, which made the executive order on immigration offensive and a threat to their way of doing business. Tech companies frequently stress the importance of talent from other countries to their businesses. - Read more: 

The brief, made available in full by The Washington Post, argues that the order not only “inflicts significant harm on American business, innovation,” but that “through its arbitrary and discretionary restrictions on entry, the Order makes it far more difficult and expensive for U.S. companies to recruit, hire, and retain the world’s best employees...” - Read more at:

In a swift stroke of fate, the executive order has impacted many lives, families separated, and employment status of foreign-born workers in America's tech corporations hang in the balance.

What would happen to US tech jobs, which are projected to grow? According to the BLS, for example, employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.


Others' Gain

On the other side of the American border up North, Canadians see this as an opportunity to attract displaced workers and startup companies. 

Buoyed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's message his Twitter account, “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength,” - hopes are raised. 

Canada's tech leaders also voiced their opposition, underscoring the importance of diversity.
This is pretty disgusting,” Wealthsimple’s Mr. Katchen said of the fallout from the U.S. executive order in an interview. “We feel strongly that it’s very non-Canadian, and we feel the need to come together to make a statement that diversity is core to what we do in the startup world.” 

What the US may potentially lose in terms of talents could be Canada's gain. A door has opened for its highly competitive tech sector, which as reported last year, would boom with at least 218,000 tech job, but it lacks the people to fill these. 

Now, Canadian tech executives are moving to see how to leverage Trump's travel/immigration orders in their efforts to attract overseas skilled workers.
I think it’s really sad and horrible from a political landscape perspective, but very selfishly it’s an incredible opportunity” said Dennis Pilarinos, a former Microsoft executive whose 22-person software startup in Vancouver, Buddybuild, is in hiring mode. “It’s a chance to welcome incredibly talented engineers who might not have otherwise considered roles in Canada.”

Likewise, Silicon Valley's startup companies are considering moving their foreign-born workers to Canada, in the event a new executive order - aimed at overhauling, among other things, the H-1B work-visa program that U.S.-based tech companies have long relied on to bring top foreign engineering talent into their ranks – gets signed.


A Divided Nation

With the travel/immigration ban, the deeper the political divide has become. Already last month, many felt the country was more divided than ever, findings by the Pew Research shows.
The latest national survey by Pew Research Center, conducted Jan. 4-9 among 1,502 adults, finds little optimism that the country’s political divisions will subside any time soon: 40% expect the country to be about as politically divided in five years as it is today, while 31% think it will be even more divided; just 24% expect divisions to lessen.

Other survey groups reported similar findings last year. One was that of a Gallup survey, which found that a new high of 77% of Americans perceived the nation as divided on the most important values; only 21% perceived the nation to be united and in agreement on the most important values.

The same survey also found that 45% of Americans believed Donald Trump would do more to unite the US, while 49 % of Americans believed he would do more to divide the country.

That perception of him was highlighted by Time Magazine when it featured the president as its Person of the Year 2016 on its cover, referring to him as “President of the Divided States of America.”


Where to now?

For now, even as the White House faces a setback - a federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, the future looks uncertain, specifically for diversity IT jobs. 

One thing is clear though. Many Americans still care and are not about to give up on diversity yet; not now, nor at any time in the future.

This is indeed a critical period for the nation; and a crucible of leadership for President Donald Trump.

William Sloanne Coffin, Jr., an American Christian clergyman and long-time peace activist, once said:
Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with, and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without.”






Thursday, February 9, 2017

Sun National Bank: Moving Up Careers and Diversity


Sun National Bank is a trusted name in the banking industry – not only for investors, depositors, borrowers and other clients – but also for those looking for a place to grow their career.

The mission of Sun National Bank is to: “Foster valuable relationships by providing the expert guidance, straightforward solutions, and responsive service that our customers deserve.”

And the values of Performance; Teamwork; Commitment; Integrity; Accountability; and Leadership – all these characterize the culture of Sun National Bank.

In addition to these, Sun National Bank values diversity, embraces it – as such, both customers and employees alike are valued for their uniqueness. Thus, when one chooses to work at Sun National Bank, he/she finds that it is not any other workplace, but a room to grow one's potential, an opportunity to grow one's career.

Diversity is central to the values Sun National Bank strives to live out in its daily interaction with customers, its people and the communties it serves. In line with this, it strives to create a diverse workforce, which it achieves through its recruitment, promotion, and retention efforts.
Part of these efforts is providing career development opportunity for employees, such as its comprehensive training programs, where employees can learn new skills and achieve greater challenges. There is also its so-called Ambassador program, by which employees can become a recognized mentor and coach within the organization.

As it is diversity-committed, Sun National Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet/Disability Employer.

Do you want to be part of this dynamic, innovative and progressive organization? Come and visit Sun National Bank, and see its career opportunities, benefits and compensation programs, by clicking on this link.



Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Children's Village: A Haven for the Vulnerable, and Diversity


The Children's Village, which was founded in 1851, is an institution like no other, for it serves as home to troubled, homeless children, as well as to the dedicated staff, counselors, and mentors that care for them.

Three core beliefs serve as inspiration for The Children's Village's mission of serving vulnerable children and the youth. Foremost is the belief that children and youth need connections to adults, preferably family members who believe in them and will remain connected throughout their lives.

It believes that to function independently in society, one must acquire education, appropriate social behavior, and job skills. And it also believes that with support and tools, most are able to succeed in life, for each one has their strengths; each one has the desire to create a happy, fulfilling life.

The Children's Village values:
  • Education as a pathway to opportunities;
  • A commitment to excellence as a personal and organizational responsibility;
  • Positive relationships and recognize the importance they play in inspiring and supporting personal success;
  • Diversity and celebrate its power to enrich everyone

At CV, working with the children and the youths, and their families, is not really work, but a vocation; a calling to serve. It is not just a workplace for those serving at The Children's Village, but they find a place to grow, to contribute and to find satisfaction through your efforts.

They also feel acceptance and recognition for their unique contributions, as CV is a firm advocate of diversity, does not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

The Children's Village needs people who are:
  • Engaging
  • Committed
  • Hard working
  • Discipline
  • Optimistic
  • Trustworthy, and
  • Fun

Interested to be part of their committed team? Are you called to serve? Please visit The Children's Village now, and check its job openings, competitive salaries, attractive benefits at this link.


Tuesday, February 7, 2017

C & S Companies: The Place to Grow Diversity & a Career


C & S Companies was founded in 1968 in Syracuse, New York by two professional engineers, with the goal of providing engineering services in a more personalized, high-quality manner, with concentration in civil engineering (sewage and drainage) for local municipalities.

With much dedication, expertise, and the flexibility to meet the evolving needs of their clients, the firm has grown, undergone many changes, and diversified its services. Today, it has established its strong reputation as provider of client-focused engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, and construction services, all over the country. Its clients are diverse, coming from local, state, and federal governments; industry and manufacturing; and private businesses.

Its teams of experts showcase diversity – being from a wide range of specialized and unique disciplines.

Attesting to its legacy of success are the many awards and recognition it has received in the past few years, some of which are:
  • #149 Ranking in the 2016 Engineering-News Record list of the Top 500 Design Firms
  • 2016 Phil Brito Project of the Year Award from the New York Aviation Management Association for the Genesee County Airport Terminal Building and Maintenance Hangar
  • 2016 Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics Robert G. Peckham Consultant of the Year
  • 2015 Upstate New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Merit Award for Bergholtz Creek Stream Enhancement.
  • 2015 Transportation Planning Excellence Award Honorable Mention for the Livingston County Transportation Connectivity Plan
  • #146 Ranking in the 2014 Engineering-News Record list of Top 500 Design Firms
  • 2014 Historic Restoration/Preservation Project of the Year award from the Western New York Chapter of the American Public Works Association for the Buffalo Canalside redevelopment.
All these accolades (and more) are the fruits of the corporate values C & S Companies and its people (nearly 500 employees) live by. These core values are summed in four distinct points:
  • Authenticity
  • Team Spirit
  • Integrity
  • All-In
Its core purpose as an organization is “to improve communities while providing opportunities and growth for our team.”

Indeed, C & S Companies values its people, invest in them in terms of continuous professional training as well as giving them the best employee benefits, for it believes the best people and best teams deliver the best projects. All these are meant to create a positive work environment where diversity thrives, a value C & S Companies is committed to.

As such, it earned another feather to its cap - the Best Large Company to Work For in New York State, in 2011, truly the place to grow one's career for anyone ready for the challenges of a lifetime of opportunities.

To know more of C & S Companies job openings, career opportunities, and its exciting compensation & benefits packages, please click on this link.




Sunday, February 5, 2017

DiversityWorking.com Announces Sun National Bank its New Diversity Company Member


DiversityWorking.com, a career opportunity resource and job search engine for the cultural diversity marketplace, announces the inclusion of Sun National Bank to its prestigious roster of diversity company-members.

The Sun National Bank is a a New Jersey-based bank that does business in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and serves customers through more than 30 locations. It is the primary subsidiary of
Sun Bancorp, Inc., a $2.19 billion asset bank holding company with corporate offices in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

The Sun National Bank serves the banking needs of its clients – business owners, corporate decision makers, and consumers – from retail banking to business, commercial and institutional banking. Its main focus is business lending, including both small business loans and large commercial loans.

As an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an exceptional work environment where one's opinion counts, the Sun National Bank values diversity, continuous learning, employee commitment and community involvement.

The Sun National Bank offers plenty of opportunities to grow a career, or start a new one. In its search for the best people who share its values, the Sun National Bank has partnered with DiversityWorking.com, whose mission is to help companies promote their jobs, build their brand and send targeted and qualified diversity candidates directly to the best jobs possible. Products and services include a resume database, job search engine, and targeted corporate diversity branding opportunities.

To find out more about the Sun National Bank, its career opportunities, competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, please click here.


DiversityWorking.com Has New Diversity Company Member: The Children's Village



DiversityWorking.com, a career opportunity resource and job search engine for the cultural diversity marketplace, announces the inclusion of The Children's Village to its prestigious roster of diversity company-members.

The Children's Village is a charity founded in 1851 that serves approximately 10,000 children and families in the New York metropolitan area each year. As part of its mission, The Children's Village offers a safe haven for vulnerable children and their families, in order for them to become educationally proficient, economically productive, and socially responsible members of their communities.

Part of its program, The Children's Village staff encourages parents to stay connected with their children, be there for them, and make a great difference in their children's lives through classes, workshops, and support groups. In the fiscal year 2016, 9,755 children and families were served by The Children's Village.

For its dedicated service and as a great place to work, The Children's Village has received numerous awards and accreditation, among which are:
  • Gold Prize Winner of the New York Community Trust-New York Magazine Nonprofit Excellence Award
  • National Angels in Adoption Award recommended by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
  • The Child Welfare League of America and the Walker Trieschman Center David Liederman Award
  • Council on Accreditation’s Innovative Practices Award for new and forward looking practices that have raised the quality of services provided to vulnerable children and families
  • Accredited by the Council on Accreditation

At The Children's Village, staff finds not only a place for work, but a place to grow as a person, and be able to contribute, and find satisfaction in one's efforts to be an influence in the lives of others.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, The Children's Villagein its search for diverse individuals who care deeply about children and families – has partnered with DiversityWorking.com, whose mission is to help companies promote their jobs, build their brand and send targeted and qualified diversity candidates directly to the best jobs possible. Products and services include a resume database, job search engine, and targeted corporate diversity branding opportunities.

To find out more about The Children's Village and its job opportunities, competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Saturday, February 4, 2017

DiversityWorking.com Announces C & S Companies Its New Diversity Company Member


DiversityWorking.com, a career opportunity resource and job search engine for the cultural diversity marketplace, is pleased to announce the inclusion of C & S Companies to its prestigious roster of diversity company-members.

C & S Companies is one of the country's most diverse medium-sized consulting firms. Known nationwide for client-focused engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, and construction services, C & S Companies provides incredible level of expertise through its in-house professionals.
It primarily serves local, state, and federal governments; industry and manufacturing; and private businesses.

The company likewise focuses on being the place where the best people choose to work, in as much as it believes that with the best staff, C & S can continue to deliver only the best for its clients all over the country.

Thus, C & S has solidified its name because of the high-quality projects it delivers through its diverse teams of experts, who help C & S attain the level of success and trust it enjoys today.

An Affirmative/Equal Opportunity, Diversity-committed Employer, C & S Companies opens its doors of opportunities to highly qualified talents regardless of their background, race, color, disability, religious belief, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age or gender, or any other protected category.

Thus, C & S Companies, in its search for diverse, dedicated, capable individuals, has partnered with DiversityWorking.com, whose mission is to help companies promote their jobs, build their brand and send targeted and qualified diversity candidates directly to the best jobs possible. Products and services include a resume database, job search engine, and targeted corporate diversity branding opportunities.

To find out more about C & S Companies and its exciting career opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits, please click here.