Work performance and productivity must be considered. Alternatives to layoffs may be considered. Reducing work hours or asking employees to move to temporary part-time status can help prevent people from feeling discriminated against (Root, nd). Challenges Associated with Building a Workforce diverseThere are many challenges associated with successfully creating a diverse work atmosphere. So, these challenges are: Communication: Language barriers may need to be overcome for diversity in the workplace to be successful. Ineffective communication can lead to: confusion, lack of teamwork, conflict and low morale. Resistance to Change: As a more diverse population is hired, employers may encounter many of their tenured employees expressing a “we’ve always done it this way” mentality. There will always be someone who resists change. This type of attitude can hinder new ideas and limit the progress of others (Greenberg, 2006). Benefits Associated with Building a Diverse Workforce When employers actively and effectively evaluate their management of diversity issues, develop/implement diversity plans, and provide diversity training, multiple benefits will be seen. Some of these benefits