Latinos y Latinas in the Workplace: How Much Progress Have We Made?

In 2007, Latinos were the largest minority in the US with a purchasing power of $800 billion and a labor force estimated to grow 77% by 2020. In this article the author revisits the situation of Latinos in organizations and reviews the advances made in the last decade. She argues that while positive...

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Published in:Diversity Factor (Online) 2008-01, Vol.16 (1), p.11
Main Author: Holvino, Evangelina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bilingualism
Careers
Cultural differences
Culture
Employment
Gender relations
Hispanic Americans
Immigrants
Labor force
Leadership
Noncitizens
Professionals
Segregation
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Summary:In 2007, Latinos were the largest minority in the US with a purchasing power of $800 billion and a labor force estimated to grow 77% by 2020. In this article the author revisits the situation of Latinos in organizations and reviews the advances made in the last decade. She argues that while positive changes have occurred, there are still many barriers to Latino success and equality that need to be addressed -- more than ever people need to redress the inequalities. Today, the undeniable presence of Latinos in the US is well represented in the frequently heard phrase "the Latinization of the US." Although the phrase does not mean the US is becoming a Latino country, it recognizes the influence of this population in the fabric of the nation. Despite the progress and recent attention to the Latino market, Latino talent and the business case for Latinos in organizations, key questions of difference and dominance remain.
ISSN:1545-2808