(From DiversityInc) Employers undeniably face a more diverse workforce than ever before, both among those that they currently employ and those that they will look to employ in the future. Between age, ethnicity, language, and disability, employers must consider how the face of the American worker is changing:
- It is graying. While many Baby Boomers are approaching retirement-age, not all can or will consider retirement, especially in light of today's economy. Sixty-nine percent of workers over 45 plan to continue working past age 65 . Even those who anticipate retirement may change their plans as the recession marches on and retirement savings dwindle.
- It is becoming more culturally and linguistically diverse. By the middle of this century, over half of the working population will be minorities.
- It is becoming more diverse in terms of disability. Estimates suggest that up to 20% of working age Americans have a disability. And this figure will increase as the working-age population extends beyond age 65 and workers develop age-related health conditions.
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