What began in the 2000s among activists has now gained currency among marketers, media personalities and progressives. The intentions behind "Latinx" may be benign, but as the son of immigrants who grew up in a community with “English-only” ordinances, I am among the many Americans who consider it an absurd Anglicization of a language that generations struggled to conserve. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
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As colleges and universities work to reach enrollment and college completion goals, increased focus has turned to the Hispanic populations in their communities.
Earlier this year, Dalton State College became the first institution in the state of Georgia to receive official status as an Hispanic serving institution (HSI). While Texas and Florida have numerous HSIs, Dalton State is a rarity in the Southeast. READ MORE AT DIVERSE EDUCATION
Today, we are facing a frightening shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the workforce. Specifically, this widening gap is expected to lead to 3.5 million jobs left unfilled, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, in the cybersecurity profession by 2021.READ MORE AT SYBERSECURITY SOURCE
No era in history has seen so many successful Hispanic entrepreneurs thriving as they do today. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that 1 in 3 Americans will be Hispanic by the year 2060. As a result, count on even more Hispanic entrepreneurial success in the future.
Take a look at 16 of the most successful Hispanic entrepreneurs in the United States. READ MORE AT SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS
If you’re feeling frustrated by your job, you’re not alone. A study in the US found that 73 per cent of women are looking to change careers because of low pay, lack of progression, not believing in their company’s mission and burnout, among other factors.
Autumn is the perfect time to think about your career. READ MORE AT VOGUE
In California, more than 50% of Latino households are hard-pressed to make it financially, despite the state’s booming economy and strong labor market, according to a new report from Oakland’s Insight Center for Community Development. READ MORE AT CAL MATTERS
When it comes to understanding the impact that Hispanic people—the fastest-growing minority population in the U.S.—will have on the economy in the coming decades, following the data is a good place to start.
A new report published by Peterson Institute for International Economics, a private, nonprofit and nonpartisan policy-research organization, predicts that Hispanic workers will have an increasingly positive effect on U.S. economic growth in the coming years. READ MORE AT HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
One of the most important ingredients to career success today is building powerful support relationships with helpful mentors and sponsors. These are individuals with whom you develop mutually-beneficial relationships that can open critical doors for you, offer helpful guidance, and share strategies that will catapult you forward in your life and career. READ MORE AT FORBES
Latino-owned small businesses have struck gold — and are growing faster than the competition, according to a new study.
The average revenue of Latino-owned restaurants, retail stores, construction companies and other small businesses in the US has skyrocketed by 46.5 percent in the past year, surpassing earnings growth in non-Latino businesses by as much as 12 percent, according to an annual study by online lender Biz2Credit. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST
Manuel Bucio spent most of his career in banking, IT, and even worked as a blueberry farmer, but in 2013, he set out on a totally new endeavor. Manuel had been disappointed by the lack of authentic Mexican desserts in Chicago, specifically the Gazpacho Moreliano, a combination of mango, jicama, pineapple and cucumber mixed with tajin, lime and orange juice, so he decided to take matters into his own hands.
Manuel went to Mexico where he spent a week studying how to make Mexican paletas (fruit ice pops) so he could create the best Mexican ice cream in Chicago. After his trip and about a year of planning, Razpachos came to life. Located in the West Elsdon neighborhood, Razpachos started with one product, mexican paletas, and then escalated into a complete ice cream shop, cafe, natural juice and smoothie bar. Since opening, Razpachos has provided steady jobs for 10–12 people, and has allowed Chicagoans the opportunity to taste real, authentic Mexican desserts.
When Manuel opened the doors to Razpachos, he and his partners needed an avenue to promote his new business at a low cost. That’s why they turned to social media. As a Hispanic business owner, Manuel made sure his online content would attract others familiar with the Gazpacho Moreliano as well as customers new to the dessert.
To achieve this, he did his homework and took courses on Blueprint where he learned how to create engaging content for the Razpachos Facebook page. Manuel says using Blueprint was the secret to his success. By delivering high-quality content, Manuel sees about 30-40% of Razpachos traffic driven from Facebook - the best ROI of any advertising channel he's used to date.
Manuel utilizes many other tools on the platform to help drive awareness and boost business, and believes social media is a tool that all businesses should take advantage of. It’s not only a valuable place to connect with customers, but there is no better platform to get a brand name out there.
The Millennial generation has changed the way many organizations function internally as well as how they present themselves to the world. This generation has made it clear: they want careers filled with purpose, flexibility, a warm and welcoming work culture, innovation, and the ability to grow personally and professionally. READ MORE AT FORBES
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15, and younger Hispanic and Latinx Americans are entering the workforce in larger numbers than ever before. Here's what they're looking for from their future employers.
Employer branding specialists Universum runs an annual survey of tens of thousands of college students, asking new entrants to the workforce what they are looking for from their future employers. READ MORE AT INSIDER
Hispanics who have trouble sleeping may be at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, according to a new study.
The study found a possible link between insomnia, prolonged sleep duration (more than nine hours of sleep) and a decline in neurocognitive functioning, which could precede Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, said Dr. Alberto R. Ramos, the lead author of the study and an associate professor of neurology at the University of Miami’s Miller School. READ MORE AT MIAMI HERALD
Chicago’s startups are leading the nation in many ways. Among these is a focus on Diversity and Inclusion. We know that the more perspectives we bring to tackle our business challenges, the more successful we will be.
And there is significant evidence supporting the importance of D&I for the success of our startups. Studies show a direct correlation between racial and gender diversity and both profitability and value creation. READ MORE AT CHICAGOINNO
Looking to make some money? Holiday hiring is underway.
Where? Brick and mortar stores, online retailers, and businesses that get busy during the holidays, such as hotels or restaurants.
So how to prep for the interview? Snag-a-Job says one of the top traits retailers want in seasonal workers is "flexibility." Both when it comes to your schedule and with what duties you're willing to do on the job. READ MORE AT ABC 7 NEWS
Here are some key facts about the nation’s Latino population by age, geography and origin groups.
More than half of Latinos in the U.S. live in just three states. About 26% live in California, followed by Texas (19%) and Florida (9%).
Meanwhile, New Mexico is where Latinos are the highest share of a state’s population (49%). It is followed by Texas and California, where 39% of their respective populations are Latino. READ MORE AT PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Diversity is likely among the most-discussed topics for fashion brands and retailers right now. But it isn’t just a buzzword: Consumers are now increasingly making their shopping choices based on a brand’s approach to diversity and inclusion.
According to a First Insight, Inc. report released today, over half of U.S. consumers said having women and minorities in senior leadership positions was important — with 52% of women and 54% of men saying that companies should hire chief diversity officers. Roughly half of Americans surveyed (48% of men and 45% of women) said cultural inclusivity was important. READ MORE AT FOOTWEAR NEWS
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the United States jumped in the third quarter of 2019 as optimism grew for the economic outlook for the U.S., according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative in FAU's College of Business.
The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index, taken from July through September, stands at 105.9, up more than 10 points from the second quarter of 2019 when the Index stood at 95. The Index is now more than 12 points higher than the third quarter score of 93.8 for the overall U.S. population as published by the University of Michigan.
Overall, 70 percent of Hispanics said they are financially better off today than a year ago, up two points from the second quarter. Looking ahead, 74 percent of Hispanics indicated they would be better off over the next year, which is a four-point increase from the second quarter. Women are more optimistic of their financial situation in the future compared to men (80-68 percent). READ MORE AT CISION PR NEWSWIRE
Tennessee is a favorable state for immigration because of its resources, job availability and economic stability.
Hispanic households have the lowest range of income with the highest number of dependents and there is a direct link between income and education. Hispanic children face barriers to education such as language and poverty. There is an increased high school dropout rate, often making low income or seasonal jobs the only options.
However, Tennessee experienced an economic restructuring after the recession that created more entry-level positions, thus making rural Tennessee counties a desired place of residency. Positions in the auto industry, food processing, and farming are abundant and sought after. Fortunately, this restructuring and availability of jobs has led to an increased rural residency. READ MORE AT KNOX NEWS
There have never been more Black and Hispanic Americans in the workforce, Friday’s Labor Department job report showed.
The jobless rate for Hispanics hit a record low of 3.9% in September, while African Americans maintained its lowest rate ever, 5.5%.
The Hispanic women unemployment rate was 3.8% in September and the Black adult women jobless rate was 4.6%. READ MORE AT CNBC.COM
