As companies partake in Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations they should be boosting their support for those who need it most — their employee resource groups.
Seventy-two percent of Latinx employees feel they can’t be their true selves at the typical U.S. workplace, according to a 2023 Great Place to Work survey. This is especially concerning seeing as Hispanic and Latinx employees are expected to account for 78% of net new workers between now and 2030, making inclusion efforts for this demographic crucial for recruiting and retention efforts.
