MANAGING DIVERSE WORKFORCE ISSUES & CHALLENGES

Abstract

In modern global  times the workforce has become multi cultural and diverse.The strategic functions of Human resources focuses on High productivity, competitive advantage, Value and brand creation. Stress impacts employee performance in terms of anxiety, alcohol abuse, drug abuse etc besides impacting organizational performance due to increase absenteeism, decreased commitment and motivation. The Key to success lies in high morale , team work and unity in diversity. Increasing work force diversity provides a challenging environment for human resource management and attractive opportunity for line managers looking for innovation.