Wisconsin is the cheese capitol of the world – and it includes Latino influence. Enjoy! via WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI|
Wisconsin is the cheese capitol of the world – and it includes Latino influence. Enjoy! via WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI|
Here are two very interesting articles (here and here) that are a good follow-up to my earlier post regarding how 2012 was a tipping point for Latinos. These examples again show the growing influence that Latinos are having as a result of this year’s elections. There are still many lessons that need to be learned…
With many warning of the impending student loan bubble, here’s a great piece via MySA.com regarding Sallie Mae’s 2012 “How America Pays for College.” Once again, Latinos are less likely than other demographic groups to borrow money to pay for college. How do they offset the cost? According to the study, more Latino college students…
Lauren Formalarie at SayItSocial.com has two great posts (here and here) regarding cross-cultural corporate social networking. Given the multinational reach of many organizations, any external or internal corporate social networking strategy needs to address differences in culture. Depending on the level of diversity a company is trying to reach, cross-cultural research could be a massive…
More generations are living under the same household since the end of the Great Recession. This is especially true of recent graduates returning home after college. There are many economic reasons for this multi-generational trend; however, some of it might be culturally related. Like other populations, Latinos move back home but there’s usually not a…
Gustavo Razzetti at ClickZ provides an interesting recap on his talk regarding bicultural Latinos and engaging them via social media. Indeed, as Gustavo notes, Latinos live in two very distinct social media channels: one foot in the mainstream and the other firmly placed in the Latino space. And very often – they blend together: Latinos…
I’ll be serving on a panel next week as part of the Urban League of Greater Madison Diversity of Leadership Summit . Please stop by and say hello. : )
Agree with David Morse at AdAge Blogs regarding variation in Latino identity over time. While different in many respects, there are cultural factors that bind Latinos together: Central to that culture is a belief in hard work, the valuation of the Spanish language and at the top of the list, love of family. The art…
Once again, a report by PEW Hispanic Research illustrates why Latinos are such a diverse community. A lot of good information in this report. Bottom line – keep in mind that attracting Latinos to your organization means recognizing these nuances and understanding them in the context of the workplace. Some highlights: When it comes to…
If you have some time, listen to this interesting podcast via Duct Tape Marketing with college recruitment guru Lindsey Pollack regarding hiring the “next generation.” Indeed, the next (current) generation is unlike any other in recruitment history. When you consider the cultural and demographic shifts occurring in the country, it’s valuable listening. If you layer…
