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One of the biggest changes sweeping our nation is the pace of diversity. The percentage of white Americans is shrinking. In fact, by the year 2045, the census projects that whites will make up just under half of the US population, officially making them a minority. America will also be almost one-quarter Hispanic and nearly 8% Asian.¹

Where will US population growth come from exactly? International migration. As the largely white population retires, it will be youthful minorities who take their place. By 2060, the census estimates that only 36% of those under 18 will be white. Non-whites already make up the majority of newborns and kids in K–12 schools in the US today.

The political schism in America today makes sense in this context, doesn't it? The on-the-ground realities are quite different for the declining white population and the emerging multiracial population. As America rapidly becomes more ethnically diverse, companies will need to recognize resistance to change among the ranks, become adept at fostering acceptance and inclusion, and actively work to effectively engage a diverse workforce.

Paying lip service to “diversity initiatives” will brand organizations as out-of-step, making it more challenging to recruit talent. As you will learn, what really matters instead is consistent hiring practices that actually reflect an inclusive and diverse workforce.

When a potential hire looks around the office or the plant, what are they noting about your organization? Is the executive team elderly, male, and white? Or does it accurately reflect the diverse racial and gender makeup that is their reality? Here's a tantalizing stat to consider: in 2019, 60% of companies in the US did not have a single woman on the board.²

Also, senior citizens are soon expected to outnumber children for the first time in our history. In just one decade from now—by 2030—every baby boomer will be at least 65 years old, ushering in a radical new era of slower population growth.³ In fact, by 2060, there will be just 2.5 workers (down from 3.5 workers) to drive the economy for every retired individual.⁴