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The homeownership rate among Hispanics increased for the fifth consecutive year in 2019 as Hispanics continue to be the primary driver of growth in the nation’s housing market, according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau and an upcoming report from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).

Key data points revealed in the report include:

• The Hispanic homeownership rate increased to 47.5 percent in 2019, the fifth consecutive yearly increase. While this is still below the overall U.S. homeownership rate, Hispanics are the only demographic group to record an increase in each of the past five years. READ MORE AT AZBIGMEDIA

As the tech industry continues to struggle to improve diversity, Dell diversity and inclusion head Brian Reaves argued that companies must work together with a shared goal of improving representation of women and people of color.

Reaves made the case for collaboration in an interview with Business Insider during the World Economic Forum in Davos Tuesday.

"If you really want to continue to be a leader in whatever type of innovation, you must have more inclusive teams," Reaves said. "We're not going to do it alone." READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSIDER

Latinx people show their creativity in a variety of different ways. From film-making to career coaching, connecting with a fellow Latina to help you level up your life is always a good idea.

We pulled together a quick list of Latina creatives who are paving their own way and want to help you do the same through coaching, education, and creating more opportunities for yourself. Next time you are looking for a creative to work with, consider one of the following super talented Latinas. READ MORE AT BELATINA

Several hundred Latino entrepreneurs and business leaders from around the country gathered at Stanford University to get a briefing on the health and well-being of Latino-owned businesses.

The good news: The share of such companies in the broader U.S. economy is growing significantly. Over the past 10 years, the number of Latino business owners grew 34 percent. That growth figure is just 1 percent compared with all business owners in the United States. READ MORE AT SILICON VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL

Networking events can bring so many benefits to your professional and personal life. But they won't really be beneficial if you attend them but chose to stand on the corner while pretending to be busy on your phone. SEE VIDEO AT WTOL11

There’s no bad time to look for a job, but there are seasonal trends that can work in your favor or slow your progress.

Despite robust hiring and low unemployment numbers in the U.S., job seekers still need to prepare for the unique challenges and opportunities each month presents.

If you’re planning to launch or continue a job search in February, here’s what you need to know to maximize your efforts. READ MORE AT FORBES

We’re in a period of vast disruption and transformation, and every business is being impacted. In this context, our dreams must adapt and evolve too. We must disrupt the broken American Dream. That starts with focusing our legislative, educational, and investment efforts on creating an atmosphere where the true cornerstone of the American Dream can thrive once more: Entrepreneurism. READ MORE AT THE HILL

Finding a job that you love is the goal of many, but few people are taught how to actually achieve it.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, American workers average eleven jobs over the course of a lifetime, with this number projected to rise throughout the careers of Millennials and Gen-Zs. That’s at least eleven (if not more) chances to land your dream job if you know how to prepare. READ MORE AT FORBES

For some people, networking with other real estate agents is fun and exciting. For others, it’s absolutely terrifying. But while real estate networking may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be! When you go into a real estate event with a solid strategy, you’ll plant some seeds and start to build relationships with talented agents across the country who may send you some referrals down the line.

Next time you attend a real estate event, remember these networking tips to confidently connect like a pro. READ MORE AT INMAN

With immigration reform remaining one of the most prominent political issues and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration's public charge rule to take effect, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020's Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities.

To identify the most ethnically diverse places in America, WalletHub compared more than 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key metrics: ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity and birthplace diversity. READ MORE AT PATCH

A new novel about a woman and her young son's harrowing trek across the U.S.-Mexico border, an Oprah Book Club pick, has drawn praise from several literary figures, but it has also stirred fierce debate after being slammed as stereotypical and racist.

What's more, the hype around Jeanine Cummins’ “American Dirt” has unleashed a firestorm on social media about who gets to write about the migrant Latino experience and the realities in Mexico — and whether the publishing industry favors certain authors and narratives to tell these stories. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS

Workplace diversity and inclusion is one of HR’s main challenges and top priorities. For instance, a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 57% of recruiters have talent acquisition strategies that are designed to attract diverse candidates.

However, D&I is not only about recruitment. To be able to build a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, organizations need holistic change that they can achieve by implementing proven best practices.

Here are some tips to help organizations achieve diversity and inclusion. READ MORE AT HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Networking is an essential part of business. While it takes a whole lot of vision, goals, passion, and determination to get you where you want to go, it also takes a good amount of connecting and building professional relationships.

Networking can help you develop important connections, find supporters or partners for business, land new contracts, or even open up new job opportunities. It’s the business tactic least talked about, and yet, it’s actually incredibly essential. READ MORE AT BUSINESS2COMMUNITY

Latinos are launching businesses at an unprecedented pace, but barriers — some long-standing, some brand new — keep them from reaching their potential.

The number of Latino business owners has surged by 34 percent over the past decade, outpacing that of any other ethnic group. Yet despite that entrepreneurial vigor, Latino business owners face ongoing challenges, as their companies tend to remain smaller and less profitable than white-owned businesses. READ MORE AT STANFORD BUSINESS

There’s a common piece of career advice that will stall your career if you’re not careful. It often comes from a well-meaning person—a friend, family member, or close mentor who wants the best for your career:

In order to secure your job and position yourself for bigger, better roles, you need to “make yourself indispensable.”

In reality, making yourself indispensable is the best way to keep yourself where you are in your job, rather than advancing. READ MORE AT QUARTZ

When it comes to negotiating your salary, conventional wisdom suggests you should “go hard or go home.”

But new research could turn those assumptions on their head and cause you to rethink how you approach your next pay raise. READ MORE AT CNBC

Welcome to a brand new year and decade—a chance to give your career a fresh start. Are you looking for more fulfillment and purpose in your work? Are you ready for a challenge that lets you meet your full potential?

If finding the next job opportunity tops your New Year’s resolution list, the recruiting experts at Booz Allen have some thoughtful advice. Here are their top tips. READ MORE AT CLEARANCE JOBS

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought serious girl power to the Super Bowl halftime show. The ladies brought the heat with some of their biggest hit songs.

Shakira kicked off the festivities in a red sequined outfit surrounded by matching dancers. The 43-year-old singer started the night with her hit sang a medley of her best songs, including “She Wolf,” “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie.” READ MORE AT FOX 61

Using a system based solely on numbers to tackle diversity and inclusion runs the risk of creating a “race to the bottom” as organizations work to achieve minimum requirements. Today, the sad reality is many are using these targets as a smokescreen to real change.

To unlock people’s potential and reap the rewards of diversity, meaningful cultural change must be implemented - this starts with the attitude and intentions of global business. READ MORE AT WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

Before you learn about how diversity and inclusion impact your brand, we should first clarify the meaning of the two human resources terms.

Diversity means ensuring professionals of all beliefs, backgrounds and experiences are recruited for career opportunities. Inclusion is the practice of providing equal opportunities for all professionals to contribute to the success of an organization. READ MORE AT BIOSPACE