As companies deal with the impact of technology and the incredible pace of change, they are fundamentally rethinking talent and family leave programs.

We can't afford to let high performing talent just walk away from our companies without providing an opportunity to work through family needs.

To be sure, technology will change what we do. Tasks that are highly manual, routine, and predictable will be automated. But jobs are made up of many tasks. So the nature of existing jobs will change, and new careers will be created.

Putting our heads in the sand won't stop the inexorable advancement of technology.

At Deloitte, our programs for veterans are bringing new approaches to the table. For instance, we're helping veterans' organizations use data analytics to sift through streams of information about veteran needs.

When people are your greatest asset, like at Deloitte, investments in human capital should be considered in the same way other companies might invest significantly in product R&D.