Minority hiring shows problems in corporate America. (includes related article on increasing the effectiveness of the multicultural workplace)

From: Communication World | Date: July 1, 1989| Author: Cantor, Bill | Copyright information

Poor communications is one of the main causes of the poor minority hiring record among US companies. Management says it is trying to find qualified minorities for key positions, but it cannot find enough eligible candidates, while minorities feel they are still being discriminated against. Industry could help to alleviate the problem by: increasing understanding of cultural barriers; striving for cultural diversity; and increasing the use of outside recruiters. Minorities can help alleviate t...

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