Hispanics in the workplace: their job demands and resources

Abstract

Purpose

This conceptual paper seeks to contribute to the literature on Hispanics in the workplace by applying the job demand-resource (JD-R) model to better identify some of the unique demands, resources and outcomes that have been studied within Hispanic populations. Specifically, we apply moderators that uniquely differentiate Hispanic workers from the more dominant White culture.

Design/methodology/approach

Our search revealed peer-reviewed papers from 1970 to 2019. This timeframe was chosen because earlier studies did not report findings specifically about Hispanics. We excluded papers that: (1) focused on measurement equivalence, were qualitative or conceptual, (2) were not related to workers or employees (3) examined outcomes not resulting from demands and resources, (4) studied Hispanics not living in the US or (5) did not report independent findings on Hispanics. Based on our parameters, a total of 82 articles have been included in our study.

Findings

Our literature review revealed a tendency to treat Hispanics as a homogeneous group rather than delving into their distinct characteristics. Consequently, our model and propositions offer a framework to thoroughly investigate the unique attributes of Hispanics in the workplace.

Practical implications

This paper aims to encourage further research on Hispanics in the workplace, fostering a deeper understanding among organizations and managers to create a work environment that is more inclusive and conducive to productivity.

Originality/value

This paper enhances the literature on Hispanics in the workplace by presenting a model and propositions grounded in JD-R theory, with a specific focus on exploring factors that impact the job-related outcomes of Hispanics.

Citation

Black, S., Guerrero, L. and Blancero, D.M. (2025), "Hispanics in the workplace: their job demands and resources", Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-05-2022-0136