Topic for Discussion: Identify the various forms of discrimination in the workplace, and their potential effect(s) on the well-being of organizations.HRD Headline: Facing the Workforce of the Future 

Topic for Discussion: Identify the various forms of discrimination in the workplace, and their potential effect(s) on the well-being of organizations.

HRD Headline: Facing the Workforce of the Future 

The diversity of the U.S. population has changed significantly over the past decade, and more shifts are expected over the next 20 years. Some examples include: 1) construction firms are employing a large number of Hispanic/Latinos and they must adapt their recruiting, training, and safety practices to reflect this diversity in the workforce; 2) Harley-Davidson increased the number of minority and women managers and workers by 20% over the past decade, which has resulted in more African America, Latino, and women customers; 3) long-haul trucking companies are focusing on recruiting and training women to counter an expected shortage of 111,000 drivers beginning in 2014. 

Forum Questions: 1. What do you think are the major reasons that more organizations are recruiting a diverse workforce? 2. What are some ways that recruiting could be done differently to attract more African Americans? Latinos? Women? 3. What are some ways that training could be done differently for African Americans? Latinos? Women? 

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Your initial post must be at least 300 words.

Your initial post must be at least 250 words.  Please respond to at least 2 other students.  Responses must be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions, critical analysis, and be scholarly in nature. Post to the Forums by midnight Thursday and respond to at least 2 members of the class by midnight, Sunday.