Many people now have a side hustle: an activity that provides a second source of income, as well as an outlet for a different side of their personality. Whether it’s tutoring or selling handmade bowls, each class of side gig will have its own advantages and disadvantages. READ MORE AT CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING NEWS
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As the number of Hispanic nurses grows, so does their impact on the field of nursing. The following are some Hispanic nurse trailblazers everyone should know, including nurses who helped pave the way decades ago and ones who are making their impact now. READ MORE AT ATLANTA GEORGIA CITY NEWS
To remain relevant — and employed — not only do you have to keep your skills up to date, but you might have to embrace the IoT explosion.
What can you do to ensure your technical skills remain relevant and in demand even as technology evolves? READ MORE AT NETWORK WORLD
Despite a gloomy outlook for their own potential earnings, more millennials are earning higher wages than Gen X. A 10th of millennials said they already earn $100,000, compared to 9% of Gen X and 11% of baby boomers – the only income bracket where boomers earn more than millennials.
As the income brackets go higher, so does the proportion of millennials earning more than older generations. READ MORE AT YAHOO FINANCE
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
Hispanic homeownership took a beating during the Great Recession, and it’s been slow to rebound.
Between 2007 and 2015, nearly one in five housing foreclosures in the US occurred in predominantly Hispanic communities, according to an April 2019 report from Zillow. And July 2019 Census data shows that the US Hispanic homeownership rate has yet to regain the 50.1% peak it reached in 2007. READ MORE AT EMARKETER
The leading causes of death among Latinos include heart disease and cancer, and Latinos are 50 percent more likely to die from diabetes than whites.
Hispanics also have high rates of obesity (an estimated 47 percent) and diabetes (12.1 percent) in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
While research on the causes of these conditions continues, one thing is clear: Smarter lifestyle choices, beginning with diet, are an important step to living longer and healthier. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
By 2025, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce wants to see 12,000 more African American and Hispanic employees, and 875 more managers of color, in the region.
That vision traces back to a 2018 survey, in which Milwaukee area business leaders identified racial disparities as the region’s biggest Achilles’ heel. READ MORE AT BIZ TIMES
Research indicates that to establish a successful workplace diversity program, creating more opportunities for continued engagement is critical. These engagement opportunities can come in many forms, one of which being mentorship programs. Mentoring is a vital component when trying to retain diverse talent. READ MORE AT FORBES
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised for significant growth, so it’s no wonder savvy IT professionals are looking for ways to align their career trajectories with it. Indeed, there was a 29 percent increase in the number of AI jobs listed on Indeed from May 2018 to May 2019, and a concurrent 15 decrease in candidate searches for AI roles, suggesting a potential shortage of AI experts on which IT pros could capitalize. READ MORE AT THE ENTERPRISERS PROJECT
The highest labor participation rate among any demographic. More than 56 percent enrolled in undergraduate degrees. Fifty-one percent homeownership.
Meet today’s Arizona Latinos.
They are a growing economic force with their buying power projected to reach $57 billion by 2022, according to the new 2019 DATOS report by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This is the 23rd issuing of the annual report that charts Hispanics’ impact on the marketplace. READ MORE AT CHAMBER BUSINESS NEWS
Every year, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept 15 to Oct 15. While the "month" spans through two calendar months, we observe it to recognize the Hispanic and Latin America heritage, culture and contributions. Here are eight amazing facts about the Hispanic community in the United States. READ MORE AT LATIN TIMES
Most conversations we have about work and finances center on what we're not doing. Other popular topics include: what we should be doing, what we wish we were doing, and what our parent or partner or slightly judgmental acquaintance would like for us to be doing. READ MORE AT REFINERY 29
Not so long ago, a person seeking books by Latino authors had to mine the bookstore shelves for that rare but rewarding find.
This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month is an exciting season for publications by your favorite Latino authors and a few noteworthy newcomers. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Networking can sometimes feel uncomfortable and intimidating, but it can be helpful to remember that it’s just a conversation. People are often willing and excited to chat with you about your work. Plus, the person you are talking with was likely in the same place you are at one time.
Here are a few tips to help you feel more comfortable when making connections this year. READ MORE AT UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER CAREER SERVICES
Hispanic marketing is not a niche; it’s part of our culture and the fabric of America. While we applaud brands for understanding the impact of culturally relevant marketing to this major consumer group, that alone is not enough.
If corporations wish to successfully embrace diversity in their advertising campaigns, they must first have employees who reflect inclusive hiring practices across all departments and diversity in their total team thinking. READ MORE AT US CAMPAIGN
The U.S. Hispanic population is diverse. These nearly 60 million individuals trace their heritage to Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and to Spain, each with distinct demographic and economic profiles. But as migration patterns from Latin America change, the origins of U.S. Hispanics are beginning to shift.
Here are key facts about how the U.S. Hispanic origin groups are changing and how they differ from one another. READ MORE AT PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Despite Cities' efforts to train their residents for workforce changes as automation threatens millions of jobs, they are struggling to equip their most vulnerable populations: African Americans and Latinos.
According to the report, between 9% and 47% of jobs will be lost to automation in the upcoming decades, but these job losses will most significantly affect people with lower education levels. READ MORE AT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
The surge of minority women getting jobs has helped push the U.S. workforce across a historic threshold. For the first time, most new hires of prime working age (25 to 54) are people of color, according to a Washington Post analysis of data the Labor Department began collecting in the 1970s. Minority hires overtook white hires last year. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST
The Hispanic community is significantly impacting the Houston economy through their spending, ownership and business ventures, according to data from the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
1. Hispanic spending
Hispanics in Houston are spending over $54 billion a year and are anticipated to make up over 25 percent of spending in the region. READ MORE AT CLICK 2 HOUSTON
