The article " Intergroup Contact Research in the 21st Century: Lessons Learned and Forward Progress if We Remain Open" provides an overview of research on contact. The authors reviewed intergroup contact studies from 1937 to 2021, focusing on two phases identified by Pettigrew and Tropp's influential meta-analysis in 2006. They also discuss 12 review and commentary articles highlighting developments in themes, methodologies, and analyses over the 15 years. The authors emphasize how this new wave of research has addressed criticisms and deepened our understanding of intergroup contact, offering insights for social cohesion practitioners and policymakers aiming to enhance the impact of contact-based interventions. Than proposing solutions to reduce prejudice and discrimination the authors critically analyze existing literature to showcase progress, in the field without specifying the particular groups involved in these studies. As a sociologist intrigued by the methods discussed in the article for combating prejudice and discrimination, I am considering implementing strategies in a workplace setting. One approach could involve developing a program that reduces bias and fosters inclusivity among employees of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds. To adapt these methods to the workplace environment, adjustments would need to be made to address the dynamics and challenges in settings