The percentage of Hispanics continues to increase among newly hired federal employees, and also as a share of the government workforce, but that group remains underrepresented in the federal workplace, according to a report issued Monday.
The percentage of Hispanics among new hires in federal agencies rose from 7.0 to 7.5 percent over 2013-2014, and they now make up 8.4 percent of the federal workforce, the Office of Personnel Management said.
The on-board percentage has increased steadily from 6.5 percent in 2000, following initiatives by the current and prior administrations to reach out to the Hispanic community in recruiting efforts. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST
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