The most common characteristic of childhood building toys is that they snap together in one way or another. Technology is constantly shifting, and we should make sure that whatever we build is interoperable and pliable.

That is the culture at Deloitte: To make sure we are all maximizing the capabilities that we have.

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.

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.

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

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