The Changing Workforce As we learn in Chapter 2, the composition of the modern labor force is changing rapidly. Increasing diversity in race, ethnicity, and gender, a shift in age distribution, and a shift in the skill levels required of the workforce have created new challenges for human resource professionals. It is critical for human resource managers to be aware of the changing trends in workforce composition because these trends will impact the organization's options for creating an internal labor force with the skills and motivation to help the organization gain a competitive advantage. Please answer the following questions Over the next decade, which of the following will be the fastest-growing age group in the U.S. workforce? 55 and older 25-54 16-24 16 and younger