Spotlights by HRCap: Top 10 Diversity Leaders to Follow in 2024 (HRCap Newsletter Issue #275 - Sept. 25, 2024)

Diversity leaders are at the forefront of building inclusive cultures and promoting equitable opportunities for all. In our latest series, Spotlights by HRCap, we have recognized the Top 10 Diversity Leaders to Follow in 2024 who have advanced diversity efforts across industries and functions. Their commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces serves as an inspiration for others striving to create meaningful change and build a more inclusive world.

HRCap's Chief Marketing Officer, Stella H. Kim, writes her ninth Korea Daily expert column of 2024 about the differences between HR and People teams.

Stella explains that People leaders are value-driven and serve as business partners. She emphasizes the importance of building strong People Teams and investing in People and Culture to help organizations win the War for Talent..

On September 12, 2024, our Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Americas, Stella H. Kim, received the 2024 NJBIZ Forty Under 40 Award at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Somerset.

This year, NJBIZ noted that the selection process was highly competitive as they received over 500 quality nominations, the highest submission count to date. As the only East Asian female to receive this honor in the past four years, Stella's recognition is a pivotal moment for advancing greater Asian American representation and young woman leadership within New Jersey’s business landscape.

Explore our 2024 Service Catalog and witness the remarkable growth and transformation we have undergone in the past year. Discover our unique solutions and new services that cover what all businesses need and reach out to partner with us now.

September 2024 Insight: The January 2024 Indeed report identified the top 8 most commonly acquired and highly sought-after languages for professionals looking to advance their skills for marketability. After analyzing market research with candidate feedback and LinkedIn data, HRCap identified the top 8 acquired languages among the current active bilingual candidate pool as: Spanish (24.3%), French (21.3%), Hindi (13.9%), Mandarin (12.4%), German (9.4%), Portuguese (7.9%), Arabic (5.9%), and Japanese (4.9%).

This data confirms the rising importance of language fluency which also leads to cultural fluency in today’s evolving global landscape. More candidates are willing to learn not only popular European languages such as Spanish and French but also Asian and Middle Eastern languages such as Hindi, Mandarin, and Arabic given the global expansion of enterprises and reach of customers..

Learning and strengthening our language skills can not only add to our marketability as newer candidates but can enhance our cultural awareness and communication skills. As undergraduate and graduate students embark on a new semester at their respective universities, we empower all to seriously consider learning a new foreign language or advancing existing language skills to help achieve career goals.