Like most developed countries, America has witnessed the benefits of racial and ethnic diversity for several years. This is because the workforce today is more diverse than, for example, fifty years ago. Notably, in the past whites held higher positions than other races. Today, the workforce understands the fact that diversification not only results in better talent but is also a necessity for the global economy (Byrd and Scott, 2014). The global environment has facilitated diversification because businesses are extending their operations beyond local and regional boundaries. This requires an understanding of different cultures and markets, hence the need to diversify the workforce. As a result, companies have hired culturally experienced experts from different geographic locations, thus increasing job diversity along racial and ethnic lines. Therefore, race and ethnicity impact the current workforce by increasing job performance, driving globalization and improvement