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What Latinx students want from future employers

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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

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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

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Chicago startups embrace Diversity and Inclusion

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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

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Tips on landing a job during holiday hiring

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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

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7 facts for National Hispanic Heritage Month

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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

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Consumers care about Diversity & Inclusion

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Making traditional Hispanic food healthier

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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 hea

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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

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The key to Diversity and Inclusion is mentorship

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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

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How to make a career switch into AI

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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

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