This chapter describes how the nature of the workforce is changing:

the population is aging, the labor pool is shrinking, the workforce is becoming more diverse, the nature of work is changing, the workplace is becoming more flexible and mobile, and employers are fostering innovation and collaboration among their employees. Form teams of two to three students. Select a company and research how that company is responding to changes in the workforce as discussed in the chapter.

When you have completed your research, be prepared to present it to your class. Choose one of the following companies or select your own:

Allstate, Cargill, Staples, or Microsoft .