In a time of change it is important that we take ownership of our careers and the work we do. Here are some questions to ask yourself about your level of ownership in your own career success.

My boss

Meetings

My commute

Overall company culture

Work overload / Unrealistic expectations from superiors

Long hours / not enough balance between work and home life

Everyone in the workforce could benefit by assessing how they are providing value to their organization, their customers and their shareholders, especially in difficult economic times when job security is uncertain.

Managers in charge of remote Latin American teams often report having difficulty getting their employees to meet deadlines, but this failure to complete projects on time may have little to do with the tired stereotype about Latinos always being late. Here are some ways to discover and handle the factors that could be causing continual delays with remote multicultural teams.

Sodexo is the leading provider of food and facilities management in the US and Canada. Sodexo offers innovative outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset and materials management, and laundry services to more than 6,000 clients. These clients include corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, military and remote sites in North America. With employees in 85 countries world-wide, Vice President and Global Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Rohini Anand tells LatPro what makes the Sodexo workplace an environment of diversity and inclusion.

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Have you ever ended a conversation and then felt unclear as to the message or weren't really sure what you committed to? Here are some listening tips to help you stay focused and engaged!

The General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company with products and services including aircraft engines, power generation, water processing, security technology, medical imaging, business and consumer financing and media content. GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide, and Diversity Manager Lani Hall leads the diversity and inclusion efforts for GE Energy, a $22B global business division, driving its diversity recruiting strategy. Ms. Hall shares her insight and experience with GE’s commitment to workforce diversity.

Good leaders don't just have a clearly defined vision, goals and mission statements, they also have the responsibility to help others build confidence, increase knowledge and improve skills. Use these leadership tips to help you inspire performance and create an atmosphere of trust.

With annual compensation of $84.6 million last year, Oracle's Larry Ellison tops the Associated Press list of highest paid U.S. executives. Yes, we said $84.6 million...