Perceptions and behaviors of Hispanic workers: a review

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to summarize research about Hispanic workers in the USA and identifies directions for future research.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper identifies, analyze, and summarize 112 peer reviewed publications that deal with Hispanic workers in the USA.

Findings

The findings are grouped into major categories that deal with prejudice, discrimination, and diversity; job-related attitudes and behaviors; job search and careers; the interface with gender, sexual harassment and work/family issues. The paper report the 53 most prevalent and well-supported findings.

Research limitations/implications

Given the paucity of research about Hispanics in the workplace, the conclusions derived from this literature review should be interpreted with caution.

Originality/value

A literature review of Hispanic workers in the USA has not been conducted to date. This review sets identifies the need for several areas of research in relation to Hispanic workers in the USA.

Citation

Guerrero, L. and A. Posthuma, R. (2014), "Perceptions and behaviors of Hispanic workers: a review", Journal of Managerial Psychology, Vol. 29 No. 6, pp. 616-643. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMP-07-2012-0231