Four 21st Century Global Forces Changing Business Trends
Resetting Intuition
Many past assumptions, tendencies, and habits that had long proved so reliable have suddenly lost much of their importance. That is partly because intuition still determines much of our decision making. Our intuition has been formed by a set of experiences and ideas about how things worked during a time when changes were incremental and somewhat predictable. If we look at the world through a rearview mirror and make decisions on the basis of the intuition built on our experience, we could be wrong. In the 21st century, executives, policy makers, and individuals all need to scrutinize their intuitions and boldly reset them if necessary. This is especially true for organizations that have enjoyed great success. There is an urgent imperative to adjust to these new realities.
Hispanic vs Asian populations growth!
U.S. births have been the primary driving force behind the increase in the Hispanic population since 2000 and that trend continued between 2012 and 2013. The Census Bureau estimates that natural increase (births minus deaths) accounted for 78% of the total change in...
Latino Millennials determined to become future home owners!
The effects of the recession has caused an entire generation of graduates and post-graduates to reevaluate their options, take on low-wage jobs and retreat to their parents’ home. Despite this, Latino millennials remain focused on their futures and determined to...
Comparing Priorities: What Hispanic Millennials Want from Employers versus What the Rest of Gen Y Wants
The values that typically shape Hispanic lives are most often family, faith, respect for elders, and a strong work ethic. As these values transcend generations and shape the future, other influences surely come in to play for young Hispanics born and/or raised in the...