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The problem with ‘bringing your whole self to work’
Being yourself at work has become a corporate mantra—and it certainly started in a well-meaning way. But it can also have significant downsides, acco…
1 day ago
US manufacturing’s next test: Building a workforce for a new era
Manufacturing is back at the center of the US economic agenda. Yet the sector faces a persistent talent shortage—and to bridge it, leaders will need …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
How smart people end up in the wrong careers
Many high performers think they’re doing everything right—yet still feel somehow wrong about their day-to-day. And the advent of AI means work-relate…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
What leaders can learn from Homeboy Industries
In the US, many companies still struggle to fill essential roles. What if part of the solution involves talent that has traditionally been overlooked…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Building a talent pipeline for the AI era
AI is ushering in a new era of work, and smart employers are staying ahead of the curve by rethinking how to cultivate the skills their organizations…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Talent wins: the growing business of women’s sports
On this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, McKinsey talent experts Brooke Weddle and Bryan Hancock join Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly for a …
6 months ago
How the right operating model can close your performance gap
A smart strategy is vital—but in today’s fast-changing world, it isn’t enough. Our research suggests that even high-performing companies fail to deli…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What the labor market isn’t telling you—yet
AI is fast transforming work as we’ve known it—and the latest data on jobs doesn’t always reflect the changes underway. “One word sums it up best: ‘u…
9 months ago
The future of work is agentic
Think about your org chart. Now imagine it features both your current colleagues—humans, if you’re like most of us—and AI agents. That’s not science …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The surprising state of employee health
Leaders have long recognized the importance of a healthy workforce to driving economic productivity. But they might be surprised at the value at stak…
11 months, 3 weeks ago