The makeup of the workforce is changing rapidly. Like the population in general, workers are getting older, many are nearing retirement, and fewer new young workers are available to enter the workforce. To find the workers they need, some employers have successfully expanded their recruitment and retention efforts to focus on workers from “non-traditional” groups, including, but not limited to: women, youth, aboriginals, older workers, immigrants and people with disabilities.

This section provides a guide, suggestions and links to financial programs and support services. It also provides examples of effective practices and policies to help you create and manage inclusive workplaces and support the successful integration of new workers with diverse backgrounds and expectations.

For more information on managing a diverse workforce or how to make your workplace more welcoming, review the "Welcoming Workplaces" document by clicking here.

 To learn more about  diversity and how it can benefit your organization check out the What is Diversity  & How Does it Benefit Your Organization? course in the  Diversity bundle on Smartforce NL at https://secure.coursepark.com/learningnetwork/courses/index/id/718.

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