The future of work introduces an equal measure of wonderment and thorny challenges. As we look to tackle these opportunities and obstacles, we believe that diversity and inclusion (D&I) is a key to unlocking both success and solutions. After all, the potential skills and talent needed for the future of work is in abundance all over the world — if the resources were available and accessible to these budding geniuses who have historically been disqualified from the workforce based simply on where they reside, which they gender they are, or any other characteristics they bear that have historically been used as a disqualifier for entering the workforce.

That’s why we’ve assembled some of Cognizant’s keenest minds to share their thoughts on not just the importance of D&I but also on how businesses can improve their approach to welcoming, supporting and benefiting from a diverse population.

In the following pages of our latest ebook, we present a range of opinions from 14 of our senior leaders. They’ve written on topics spanning four important categories of thought: the interrelationship between D&I and the future of work, the importance of human centricity in our increasingly AI-driven world, addressing bias among several populations, and forming successful programs and partnerships to extend access to underrepresented minorities.

We hope you’ll find within these pages some new ways to think about the workforce — the individuals within it and those unfairly missing from it. We also hope you find some inspiration for actions you can take today and in the next weeks to open your doors to a more diverse workforce and more inclusive culture. The future of your work depends on it.

To learn more, read our ebook “Making Room: Reflections on Diversity & Inclusion in the Future of Work,” visit Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work or Cognizant Women Empowered, or contact us.