November 1 was Latina Equal Pay Day, a day created to increase awareness about the pay inequity for Latinas. When compared to every dollar that White men earn, Asian women earn 85 cents, Black women earn 61 cents, American Indian and Alaska Native women earn 59 cents, and Latinas earn only 53 cents.
Latinas earn a lower salary, on average than any other demographic. The reason Latina Equal Pay Day falls on November 1 is that it would take a Latina 10 months and one day plus all of 2017 to make
As unemployment rates remain low across the country, strong employee benefits packages are a key driver of both recruitment and retention. Diverse business owners — specifically those owned by Hispanics and African Americans — appear to be leading the way, as they are the most likely to offer benefits that can increase employee satisfaction.
According to Nationwide's fourth annual survey of U.S. business owners with 1-499 employees, 85 percent of African-American business owners and 81 percent
Congratulations. You got the interview. You've already done better than all of the other job applicants whose piles of resumes have lead nowhere. But watch out. A hiring manager holds your future in their hands, so the interview is a do-or-die chance to get where you want to go.
NetQuote decided to ask 800 hiring managers what, to them, makes for a successful interview. READ MORE AT BIG THINK
Hispanic-Americans are doing much better than their parents when it comes to income mobility. They are climbing up the economic ladder just slightly slower than their white peers, but much faster than blacks, according to a study by Stanford, Harvard and Census Bureau researchers.
For instance, among those who grew up lower middle class, 28% of Hispanics made it to the upper middle class or higher, compared to 35% of whites and only 14% of blacks. And 14% of middle class Hispanic kids made it t
This month, Twitter is building out an internal team, ad targeting capabilities and Spanish-language sponsorships for advertisers to reach its growing Hispanic audience.
The team for the platform’s Hispanic audience will work with content partners and advertisers on how to add new capabilities to their campaigns and the value for targeting a Hispanic audience. READ MORE AT DIGIDAY
One of the oldest questions known to humankind is, “Why do people do the things they do?” This question is often followed closely by, “And how do I get them to do what I want them to do?”
When you need something done, and it’s too big of a task to do yourself, you need to enlist other people’s help. But motivating others to do what you think is important is one of the biggest challenges of leadership. READ MORE AT CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING NEWS
Hispanics are more interested in voting this year than in the last U.S. congressional midterm elections in 2014 and their enthusiasm outpaces that of all U.S. adults, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national tracking poll released on Sunday.
The poll also found likely Hispanic voters nearly twice as inclined to support Democrats for the House of Representatives as Republicans in Tuesday’s elections. READ MORE REUTERS
It is harder to be Latino in America than it was before Donald Trump was elected, according to a new survey from the nonpartisan Pew Research Center.
Nearly half of Hispanics say the situation has worsened for people of their ethnicity in the past year — up from about a third just after the 2016 elections. A similar percentage are insecure about their place in the United States with Trump as president, and over 6 in 10 are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country — the highest
In recent months, immigration, race and ethnicity have dominated headlines. One reason is because with each passing year, more and more people in the U.S. are classified as either Latino or Hispanic, with Hispanics being the fastest growing populace in the U.S.
And while this population is affected by and accesses our health care system in unique ways, those who embrace Hispanics stand to tap into their $1.7 Trillion purchasing power. READ MORE AT FORBES
We’re always on the lookout for the slightest opportunity to further our professional careers. After all, sheer hard work and dedication can only get you so far at the workplace, you have to stand out from the crowd if you want to get noticed. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
It is Hispanic Heritage month and the city of Wichita Falls is seeing Latin culture grow, especially when it comes to businesses. A leader in the Hispanic community said last year only one new Latino-owned business opened up but this year she has seen six of them open.
“That’s really awesome," Tina Hernandez, the chef of Juan and Juanitas said. "I love to see the Hispanics around me do more in the community. It’s just awesome. It’s good to see that.” READ MORE IN CBS News Channel 6
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently profiled eight Hispanic scientists and engineers who are national leaders in their areas of research.
From helping bring criminals to justice, to developing the latest technology in forensic chemistry, Almirall has led the charge for innovation and standardization in forensics. READ MORE AT FIU NEWS.COM
Contemplating a career change can be a daunting endeavor at any point in your worklife trajectory. According to Balance Careers the "average person changes jobs ten to fifteen times during his or her career with many workers spending five years or less in every job." READ MORE AT FORBES
While some people in Hollywood are making the effort to diversify characters on television, others are working to make the same change behind the camera by giving Latina directors a place to thrive.
The amount of Hispanic women directing television episodes has historically been low and continues to be in the grand scheme of the industry. READ MORE AT A PLUS
Hispanics are ready for your love. Brands that recognize Hispanics and play a positive role in their community will be rewarded. This is a key finding of the first annual Hispanic Sentiment Study conducted among 2,579 Latinx in the United States by the We Are All Human Foundation and Zeno Group. READ MORE AT ADAGE
Nowadays, being recognized as a leader in your field takes more than social media followers, titles, and credentials after your name. It takes strategy as a well as a commitment to build mutually beneficial relationships not only for you but for others as well. Here are three simple networking tips to position you as a leader. READ MORE AT BLACK ENTERPRISE
Hispanics in the U.S. have lower rates of death from heart disease overall than non-Hispanic whites, except in communities where Hispanics make up most of the population, a recent study finds.
Overall, counties with higher Hispanic populations also face more economic disadvantages, a lack of access to quality healthcare, and language barriers, researchers report in the Journal of the American Heart Association. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSIDER
It’s no surprise that Hispanics are the largest minority group in the United States. This translates to a major voting bloc and a strong economy. Now, Latino millennials are playing a significant role in their own way.
Florida is home to the third largest Hispanic population in the United States. As a result, Hispanics are key to the growth of the state and especially South Florida. READ MORE AT NBC 6 MIAMI
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latinas and the leading cause of cancer deaths in Latinas living in the U.S. Latinos are the fastest-growing minority in the U.S., however there are limited studies about breast cancer in Latinas in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society the rates of breast cancer incidence and death are lower than non-Hispanic white women. Yet, Latinas present for care with more advanced stage breast
While Missouri may not be the first state that comes to mind as home to a thriving Hispanic/Latino population, data shows that the demographic is growing rapidly and in turn directly impacting the economics of the region.
Over a span of five years, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the region has increased by 42 percent, according to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis. Additionally, Missouri ranks sixth in the nation for its number of Hispanic residents with a bachelor’s deg
