JOURNAL OF BUSINESS DIVERSITY

What Lies Ahead: Emerging Trends in the Diversity Pipeline Among New

Entrants in the Workforce

Author(s): Arlise P. McKinney

Citation: Arlise P. McKinney, (2013) "What Lies Ahead: Emerging Trends in the Diversity Pipeline Among New Entrants in the Workforce," Journal of Business Diversity, Vol. 13, Iss. 1/2, pp. 83 - 95

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

This paper reviews the changing demographics in the US population and workforce that have

implications for the diversity pipeline into the workforce. The diversity pipeline represents the anticipated

new entrants into the workforce from both population trends but also the increasing number of women

and ethnic minority college graduates. To examine the outcomes associated with higher college

enrollment for women, this study examined gender and race differences in academic measures from

nearly 4,000 students and discusses anticipated challenges for managing workforce diversity. The

findings are discussed with recommendations for diversity management practices.