Marcela Kane: To be a Mentor

Marcela Kane Lantrip: Workplace Diversity

Marcela Kane is a Senior International Tax Manager with Halliburton in Houston, Texas. She has over fifteen years of experience in her field and began her career in Latin America, where she was born and raised.

As a Latin American woman in the United States workforce, Marcela Kane understands the value of workplace diversity. She is a strong supporter of the role of women in the professional workplace and is passionate about diversity in corporate America. In supporting workplace diversity, Mrs. Kane  has mentored several associates to provide the confidence and guidance that other professionals need to succeed.

When starting her career all she wanted was for someone to take a chance on her, working for a multinational oil and gas service company, she was given the opportunity to take on as much work as she wanted and learn every aspect of the company. She has managed to work in every area of tax—federal, international, accounting for income tax, and technology. It was through that experience that she understands that workplace diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnicity, age, tenure, organizational function, education, personality, background and more. It might sound simple, but even the best organizations require regularly-updated plans to maintain a diverse workplace.

Following Ruth Mathew Artlcle Why is Diversity in the Workplace Important to Emploees?  "demographics shift and global markets emerge, workplace diversity inches closer to becoming a business necessity instead of a banner that companies wave to show their commitment to embracing differences and change. Employees reap tangible and intangible benefits from workplace benefits, not the least of which include respect from co-workers and business gains.

Conflict inevitably occurs in the work environment. However, employees who acknowledge others’ differences often also find similarities, particularly when there are common goals -- production and quality. Respect for co-workers either reduces the likelihood of conflict or facilitates an easier road to conflict resolution. The ability to resolve workplace conflict minimizes potential liability for employee complaints that would otherwise escalate to formal matters, such as litigation. Workplace diversity preserves the quality of employees’ relationships."

Diversity in corporate America can have several benefits for employees as well as companies. There are many companies that operate on an international level. Marcela Kane  has worked in the oil and gas industry for many years. The industry often works with several countries around the world. Diversity within a company can be beneficial when dealing with entities in different countries. A diverse team may have more cultural awareness, and may therefore be more equipped to work with individuals from different backgrounds.

Diversity within a corporation can build a positive reputation. Consumers may be more attracted to corporations that build diverse teams. A good reputation can help a company build its operations on a national as well as an international level. Ms. Lantrip has worked in Latin America as well as the United States. She has worked with five global companies and has gained fifteen years of experience. Marcela Kane Lantrip is a successful tax professional, who has worked in the oil and gas industry on a global level.

Thanks to people like Marcela Kane Lantrip, workplace diversity is increasing in the United States and will continue to do so for the coming years.

Also can read: Marcela Kane Lantrip: International Tax Career