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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 EXEC

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 i

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

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 officer

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 In

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

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

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

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

Welcome, everyone, to the highly anticipated gathering of People Who Might Offer You a Job, where the right connection could reshape your career and change your life forever. If you play your cards right, that is. No pressure!

Feeling nervous yet? READ MORE AT THE ENTERPRISERS PROJECT