It is estimated that by 2021 more than 50 percent of the U.S. population growth will be attributed to Hispanics based on a report from Geoscape American Marketscape DataStream. Today, youthful diversity is becoming the counterweight to white, aging consumers, and it is forcing brands to redefine themselves -- to discover new market opportunities and develop more meaningful, culturally relevant customer experiences. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
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For some, networking can be a nightmare. Not everyone is Guy Smiley with gleaming teeth and a handshake already started before they walk in the door.
Most people feel a little out of their comfort zone in social situations, but networking is where it counts. In many ways, networking should be considered as an approach to life. I've personally picked up my largest contracts standing in line at food trucks or having a random casual chat in a store that led to a more in-depth meeting later. READ M
In this era of globalization, diversity in the business environment is about more than gender, race and ethnicity. It now includes employees with diverse religious and political beliefs, education, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientation, cultures and even disabilities. Companies are discovering that, by supporting and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, they are gaining benefits that go beyond the optics. READ MORE AT WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
Diversity in and outside the workplace allows companies to be more open-minded and have a more complete outlook on their business strategy. One study found that when diverse teams make a business decision, they outperform individual decision makers up to 87% of the time.
Let’s evaluate the value of diversity, why companies should embrace a culture of diversity and how they can best implement it into their practice. READ MORE AT FORBES
The mere mention of the word “networking event” can make some people break out into a cold sweat.
Being in a room with total strangers and having to strike up new conversations can cause anxiety in even the most confident of professionals. Luckily, networking isn’t all that complicated or hard. READ MORE AT FORBES
Travel industry jobs lead to higher wages and a permanent foothold for financial success, outpacing compensation in both manufacturing and healthcare, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s Made in America: Travel’s Contribution to Workforce Development. READ MORE AT HOTEL BUSINESS
If you are ready for a mid-career pivot, you are likely hoping for a job that will value your outsider experience, pays well and doesn’t have huge barriers to entry. There are certain industries where coming from a different career track won’t be an issue and in some cases can be a plus.
The key is to figure out what experience you already have that can help you make the transition but also succeed in your next role. READ MORE AT FORBES
If you're a Hispanic entrepreneur living in Laredo, Texas, chances are your business is thriving.
The southern Texas city, which is on the north bank of the Rio Grande, has a population of just over 260,000, but it is a prominent hub for Hispanic entrepreneurs. READ MORE AT INC.
More than half of millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996, think that they will be millionaires at some point in their lives, according to a 2018 survey from TD Ameritrade. The reality could be a lot less pleasant, though, as a report from the Brookings Institution, first covered by The Economist, makes clear.
Millennials have certain advantages in the labor market over previous generations: They are better educated and have longer working lives. But they also have distinct disadvantage
A resume has one primary purpose: to secure interviews. So how can you create a strong resume that garners attention from hiring personnel and gets your foot in the door?
Beyond the basic tips you’ve likely already heard (customize the resume carefully for every job… keep content sharp and succinct…be meticulous with spelling and format), here are 6 big considerations to support resume success:
1. Understand the “science” behind how a resume is read. READ MORE AT THRIVE GLOBAL
Mexican-American chef Daniela Soto-Innes has become the youngest honoree to be named the World's Best Female Chef by The World's Best 50 Restaurants.
The award, which was announced Wednesday, recognizes the culinary achievements of one woman every year. Past winners include British chef Clare Smyth of London’s Core and Dominique Crenn, who leads San Francisco’s Michelin-three-star Atelier Crenn.
Though she is known for running Cosme and Atla, two popular modern Mexican restaurants in New York C
There is no doubt that the Hispanic market is an important one for any brand to tap into. But the only way for brands to reach Hispanic audiences successfully is to understand them, know who they are, where they spend their time, the platforms they visit most frequently and how they consume their content. READ MORE AT FORBES
We’re at a great moment in time where companies of all sizes are increasingly taking a proactive approach to integrating Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion into their day-to-day operations, across every part of the business.
Once considered “nice to have,” these initiatives have become a critical part of a company’s long-term business strategy for growth and success. READ MORE AT FORBES
In the next presidential election, Hispanic voters will exceed black voters by six percent.
And that demographic shift isn’t the only news in a Pew report about the 2020 election and who will vote in it.
Reading between the lines shows that immigration is not only the reason for blacks losing second place to whites demographically, but also the reason the electorate is shifting left and headed toward a tipping point that will ensure perpetual Democratic rule.
Hispanic Ascendency, Foreign Voters
While Latinos remain far behind whites in income, they have seen their third consecutive year of income growth and have a higher workplace participation rate, according to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and the Hispanic Wealth Project.
In two studies just released, the groups also provided revealing details about Latinos and their growth in America. For example, by 2060, nearly one of every three in the U.S. will identify as Latino. READ MORE AT WASHINGTON EXAMIN
As vital as it may seem today, the idea that corporations should meet the needs of underserved communities and integrate social good into their DNA—rather than address it separately through philanthropy—is far from common. Indeed, the need to break down the walls between profit and purpose helped spark the impact investing movement. READ MORE AT STANFORD SOCIAL INNOVATION REVIEW
Networking events are great for making connections and expanding your list of contacts. Both your personal and business brand can benefit from these outings by planting the seeds for meaningful professional relationships.
If you want to stand out in the minds of those you meet at a networking event, you’ll need to come prepared to make an exceptional first impression. READ MORE AT FORBES
Purpose Marketing. Meaningful Brands. Social Impact. These are all terms used in the latest shift in brand marketing, reinforcing the research that shows consumers connect to brands that directly support their community, purpose and/or ambitions.
According to research by Accenture, nearly two thirds of the global consumers they surveyed prefer to purchase products and services from companies that stand for a purpose that reflects their values and beliefs and avoid companies that don't. READ MOR
Leadership is a critical component in every sector of life. Just as important is the faces of those who hold leadership positions in Corporate America.
Hispanics make up a very small percentage of executive leaders in both the C-suite and on corporate boards in the United States. About 70 percent, or nearly 350 Fortune 500 companies, do not have a single Hispanic on their board. READ MORE AT AL DIA
For decades, Hispanic grocers and Hispanic products in mass market grocers have been dominated by food which comes either directly from Latin America or U.S. based companies that try to emulate those of Latin America, like cheeses, spices, and canned goods.
There has been little innovation in these products since the 1970s and 80s when Hispanic immigration into the U.S. boomed, and companies responded with products to meet the new discerning consumer who was looking for authentic Hispanic produ
