IntroductionThe increasing globalization of the world requires greater interaction between people from different cultures, beliefs and backgrounds than ever before. People no longer live and work in an insular market; they are now part of a global economy with competition from almost every continent. For this reason, profit and non-profit organizations need diversity to become more creative and open to change. Maximizing and capitalizing on diversity in the workplace has become an important issue for management today (UCSF). Workplace diversity refers to having a variety of different types of people working together within a workplace. Employees' sex, race, religion, sexual preference, physical appearance, familial or marital status, education, culture, personality or tenure form the basis of diversity in the workplace. Diversity is quickly becoming a very important necessity in today's business world. Diversity isn't just about how people perceive themselves, but also about how they perceive others. These perceptions influence their interactions. For a diverse assortment of employees to function effectively as an organization, HR professionals must effectively address issues such as communication, adaptability, and change. Diversity will increase significantly in the coming years. Successful organizations recognize the need for immediate action and are ready and willing to expend resources to manage diversity in the workplace now (UCSF) Managing Diversity To address diversity issues, consider these questions: what policies, practices and ways of thinking and within our organizational culture have a differential impact on different groups? What organizational changes should be made to meet the needs of diverse work...... half of article ......and Schorr-Hirsh (2011). Diversity in the workplace. A manager's guide to solving problems and turning diversity into a competitive advantage. Avon, MA: Adams Media Corporation. Flagg, Alex. (2012). Successfully manage diverse work groups. Network. June 21, 2014. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HR022Greenberg, J. (2013). Diversity in the workplace: Benefits, challenges and solutions. Network. June 21, 2014.http://ezinearticles.com/?Diversity-in-the-Workplace:-Benefits,-Challenges-and-Solutions&id=11053Koonce, R. (2013). Redefining diversity: It's not just the right thing to do; it also makes business sense. Training and Development, Web. June 25, 2014.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HR022UCSF Managing Diversity in the Workplace Web. June 25, 2014.http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/index.php/ pubs/hrguidearticle/chapter-12-managing-diversity-in-the-workplace/ UCSF Human Resources