Research Areas

Our primary areas of research cover a wide range of social and economic topics.

Corporate Governance Understanding the mechanism that creates successful models of Hispanic inclusion in corporate governance enables Hispanic organizations, businesses, and political leaders to develop and implement strategies for sustainable growth in this area. The Institute provides ongoing research, analysis and recommendations that address the issue of Hispanic inclusion in corporate governance. Browse Reports...

Employment and Corporate Workforce Hispanics are an increasingly vital segment of the U.S. labor force. The Institutes research in this area focuses on the role Hispanics in the private sector and provides clarity for practitioners trying to create inclusive environments for a burgeoning portion of their workforces. Browse Reports...

Demographics and Economics Hispanics are the largest, youngest and fastest growing minority group in the nation. At more than 44 million (including Puerto Rico), Hispanics are the second largest segment of the US labor force and Hispanics have attracted significant attention as a consumer base with nearly $700 billion in purchasing power. Our efforts in this area incorporate a wide variety of research on the demographics and economics of the growing Hispanic population. Browse Reports...

Best Practices The HACR Research Institute regularly identifies and reports on best corporate practices in the areas of Hispanic employment, philanthropy, procurement, and governance. These reports have become vital tools for corporate America that is looking for ways to increase the diversity in its workforce, philanthropic contributions, supplier base and boardroom, especially as Hispanics quickly become the largest minority population in the United States. Browse Reports...