Some great data and insights from researchers Martha Burwell and Bernice Maldonado on First-Generation Professionals, or “FPGs, who move from working-class roots to white-collar careers” and how companies can support them and further their career tracks.
“As one FGP participant described: ‘Latino organizations, Hispanic organizations…you [have to] network and join those organizations, because at that time, I didn’t know anybody professionally. And there was really no one in my family that had that kind of experience that you could share issues with.'” Broadening your networks is key to effective inclusion. See our whitepaper HERE.