Hispanic Heritage Month is annually observed from September 15 to October 15 to celebrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans - and how their influence has shaped the United States.
The month explores the diverse tapestry of Hispanic culture with events focused on raising awareness, celebrating communities, and uniting people.
Honoring Hispanic colleagues
With an increasing focus on workplace diversity and equality, Hispanic Heritage Month is an important time for employers and employees to understand, appreciate, and honor Hispanic team members, and their contributions to both the company and wider society.
Honeywell marks Hispanic Heritage Month and has been asking its employees: "What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you?"
Celebrating cultural heritage
Honeywell #Futureshaper and Lead Business Development Analyst, Veronica Turner, has shared how being part of Honeywell's Hispanic Latin Employee Network offers an opportunity to celebrate her heritage as well as shine a light on the achievements of others.
"Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity for all the Hispanics and Latinos living in the United States to really show how proud we are of our roots and to celebrate our roots, not only from a cultural perspective, but also from the achievement," explains Veronica.
"There's so many great people. There's so many leaders that we can admire and showcase their stories so that we can follow. Inside Honeywell, there's also the opportunity to talk about to that population and give them the opportunity to shine," continues Veronica.
"It gives us the opportunity also to celebrate our roots. Very often we use this month to showcase the culture through food, through traditions, and things like that," adds Veronica.
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