Despite representing 18% of the U.S. Population, and serving as the fastest-growing demographic within the country, the Hispanic population still finds itself, on the whole, under-represented within corporate cultures. However, Hispanic Heritage Month represents an important moment of national focus on the US Hispanic community. Particularly in a year when this community is being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and D&I conversations nationwide are at the forefront, it is important to use this moment to showcase Hispanic contributions to this country and bring attention to the needs and opportunities to support the advancement of this fundamental American community.

During this program, you will have the opportunity to hear from CEOs who will provide valuable insights into the support American corporations can provide, and will speak to the importance of innovative and creative ways to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive for not only Hispanic stakeholders but everyone. Together we will hear about the important work being done to make this historically invisible community visible, and what we can all do to encourage United States Hispanics to feel recognized, valued and act as a force for change in the business community.

Just when women thought they might be making progress toward equality at home and at work, COVID-19 crushed years of effort in a matter of months. For many professional working mothers, sheltering in place has meant working full time, home schooling their children and bearing the brunt of parenting duties – all while fearing the loss of their jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately six in ten of the jobs eliminated in the first wave of the pandemic were held by women. Single mothers have been hardest hit, losing jobs at a higher rate than married women.

In the midst of a pandemic, how can women have the necessary conversations with their bosses and partners to halt this regression and continue a dialogue toward fairness at home and at work? Join Executives’ Club of Chicago President and CEO Margaret Mueller for a powerful conversation with Eve Rodsky, author of the best-selling book Fair Play, at noon on Friday, Oct. 16.  Rodsky’s book is the result of exhaustive research into how responsibilities can be reimagined, reprioritized, and redistributed so that women can reach their full potential – and everyone benefits.