A new report puts a price tag on the Latino population in the United States, and it is over two trillion dollars. This economic power, says the report, would rank as the 7th largest in the world if the Latino GDP (Gross Domestic Product) were its own country. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS LATINO
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The United States is the most popular destination for immigrants in the world. As such, the nation’s demographic composition is anything but static. Comprising over 17% of the total U.S. population, Hispanics and Latinos are one of the largest and fastest growing groups in the United States. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
Hispanics are on the rise in every way. They start businesses at a faster rate than any other demographic group, they have high employment and they are actively improving the economic and social outlook for their children.
The developing narrative of the Latino community is one about economic opportunity. This young, growing, entrepreneurial demographic is today’s most vivid example of what can happen when government creates the right environment for entrepreneurs and workers to do what they d
At some point in our careers, we find ourselves in need of help from others — whether it’s to make a direct connection to a hiring manager, to gather information on a prospective client company, or to get help in learning about a new industry quickly.
However, over the years, we often lose touch with people in our network as work, family, and other demands fill our limited time. As if reaching out to ask for help wasn’t hard enough, what do you do when the person whose help you need is someone
In the current job market, it’s not unusual for people to be looking for jobs over many months. It’s a very competitive market, and job openings are few. This situation is amplified by the herd mentality whereby people deploy the job search strategies commonly used in the past. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR
Seasons of transition — whether we’re focusing in on summer or seasons of life — are anxiety inducing on their worst day and transformative on their best.
When those seasons of transformation are reflective of a need for a career change they can be even more emotionally taxing.
Dr. Gladys Ato is a clinical psychologist and leadership mentor based out of San Francisco who works with entrepreneurs and executives to help align their workflow with their mission. READ MORE AT FORBES
It’s no secret that there are many pathways to success. If you’re looking towards a leadership role, you probably have a certain trajectory in mind — one strongly guided by the wisdom passed down from parents, bosses and mentors. But what if one day you decided to make a sharp left turn from the conventional path? It could be a big mistake. But it could also be the best move you’ve ever made. READ MORE NBC.COM
Mangos were once an unfamiliar fruit to American consumers. That’s changing. “Since 2005, mango volume has increased more than 76 percent,” says Angela Serna, communications manager for the National Mango Board, a research and promotion organization headquartered in Orlando, FL. “Specifically, weekly store volume has improved from 132 units per store per week in 2005, to 227 units per store per week in 2016.”
Tropical mangos don’t grow well in most parts of the United States. As a result, the m
Hispanics are more optimistic about their financial futures than other consumers segments. As multicultural marketing expert Isaac Mizrahi shares in Forbes, in the next 12 months…
• 9 percent of Hispanics are planning to buy a house, compared to 6 percent of non-Hispanics. This means Hispanics, who represent about 18 percent of the U.S. population, may represent 22 percent of all new home buyers in the next year.
• 14 percent of Hispanics are planning to buy a new car, compared to 11 percent of
Read biographies of feature guests for the 2018 Healthcare Networking Forum being held this Thursday, August 16 at Latinicity Chicago.
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Mark Vargas, President, Licentiam
Mark Vargas is a trusted adviser and close confidante to some of the most high profile political and business leaders in America. His work as a tech entrepreneur in health care and opinion writer have been featured in the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, Huffington Post and Fox News.
Prior to that, Mr.
Can you imagine a job where you look forward to coming to work every day, instead of dreading it? Life is too short to work in a job you don’t like, be around people you don’t respect and not be able to support and be dedicated to the company where you are employed.
If you can’t do those three things it may be time to look for another job. READ MORE AT THE DAILY LEADER
A new study finds Hispanics in the U.S. are facing language and cultural barriers when seeking health care.
Hispanic adults face language, cultural barriers in health care AP study found 6 in 10 have had difficult time communicating "I usually search online, look for reviews. I do call and ask if they speak Spanish. Not that the doctor needs to speak Spanish, but I feel it’s easier to communicate my concerns, or my worries or ask questions,” said Cristina Terrada while she waited for her weekly
As our members know, the Financial Services Institute has been highly engaged for many years in the crucial mission of helping women begin and develop successful careers in the financial advice industry, both as advisers and home office executives. READ MORE AT INVESTMENT NEWS
When Gina Rodriguez posted a photo posing with Eva Longoria, America Ferrara, Stephanie Beatriz, Rosario Dawson, Andrea Navedo, Melissa Fumero, Justina Machado, and a ton of other Latina actors with the hashtag #FiercelyLatina back in October of 2017, fans were not only shocked that these women were all in the same place — they were inspired. READ MORE AT BUSTLE
The gap in income between the 10% who make the most and those who make the least in the U.S. has continued to widen since 1970, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.
Why it matters: The income disparities are strongly tied to other inequalities — such as education — among racial groups, which often most acutely impact immigrants. READ MORE AT AXIOS
So you have a job interview coming up and you’re probably nervous. A top tip you’ll often hear is don’t be nervous, but that's easier said than done.
Here are some ways to appear cool and prepared when you go out to get a job:
1. Try not to be nervous, or at least don’t show it. READ MORE AT NEWSPRESS NOW
Wall Street is looking at lot more diverse – at least for the summer.
This year’s crop of interns is Bank of America’s “most diverse group ever,” the lender told investors on its second-quarter earnings call. Women comprise 45 percent of the current class – up from 42 percent in 2017 – while non-white interns make up 55 percent. Goldman Sachs . and Wells Fargo report similar numbers. READ MORE AT THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
U.S. job growth is improving as companies added 157,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gains were seen in professional and business services, manufacturing, healthcare, and social assistance.
In July, the unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage point to 3.9%, following an increase in June. The number of unemployed persons declined by 284,000 to 6.3 million in July. Both measures were down over the year, by
If you were to survey the Spanish-language media landscape in the United States a few years ago, you would have noticed that it was mostly dominated by one key player: Univision. Recently, however, the picture has become more complicated. As the population of U.S. Hispanics continues to grow and cord-cutting continues to accelerate, large networks have begun to invest significant sums of money in programming designed to attract them.
Five years ago, Univision’s domination of Spanish-language tel
In an unnatural setting like a job interview, it might be tempting for you to put on a show. But you’ll get much further if you figure out how to present your true self in the best light. READ MORE AT FAST COMPANY
