Insights on People and Organizational Performance
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Gen AI talent: Your next flight risk
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Active users of gen AI are high value and in demand—and in many cases, poised to quit. New research reveals how to attract them, keep them engaged, and motivate them to stay put.
Article - McKinsey Health Institute
In search of self and something bigger: A spiritual health exploration
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McKinsey Health Institute’s global survey of 41,000 people finds that spiritual health matters to many, regardless of age,...
Article
To defend against disruption, build a thriving workforce
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As generative AI begins to reshape jobs, leaders have an opportunity to reimagine work, the workplace, and the worker. Five actions...
Article
From hire to inspire: Getting—and keeping—Gen Z in manufacturing
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Gen Z workers say they’re open to jobs in manufacturing. But getting them to take these jobs, engage, and stay will mean...
Podcast
Why so many bad bosses still rise to the top
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Narcissism. Overconfidence. Low EQ. Why do we persist in selecting for leadership traits that hamper organizational progress—and...
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The frontline experience
Frontline workers are the backbone of an organization—and leaders can help create a better employee experience.
Featured publications
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The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead From the Inside Out
When the pressure is on, many of the world's top CEOs turn to McKinsey & Company to reinvent themselves and their organizations. This book is the first-ever explanation of McKinsey’s step-by-step approach to transforming leaders both professionally and personally, including revealing lessons from its legendary CEO leadership program, “The Bower Forum,” which has counseled five-hundred-plus global CEOs over the past decade.
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Power to the Middle
With rich stories and cutting-edge research, Power to the Middle offers a new model for companies to radically alter the way they hire, train, and reward their most valuable asset: managers, the true center of the organization.
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Deliberate Calm
A trio of McKinsey & Company veterans draws from a unique combination of psychology, neuroscience, and consciousness practices plus a combined 50-plus years of international board room experience to offer a unique approach to learning and leading with awareness and intentional choice, even amidst the most challenging circumstances.
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People & Organization Blog
Short and snackable insights on topics related to people, talent management, organizational performance, purpose, agility, culture, change management, people analytics, leadership, and merger management from our experienced leaders at the forefront of today’s trends.
Featured Podcasts
McKinsey Talks Talent
Listen in to learn how to navigate a fast-changing landscape and prepare for the future of work by turning talent into competitive advantage. McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle lead discussions with talent experts on transformational change and leadership development.
Podcast
Why so many bad bosses still rise to the top
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Narcissism. Overconfidence. Low EQ. Why do we persist in selecting for leadership traits that hamper organizational progress—and leave the right potential leaders in the wrong roles?
Podcast
It’s cool to be kind: The value of empathy at work
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Hybrid work. Talent shortages. Polarizing politics. Building a culture is tougher than ever. Recent research reveals the difference empathy can make—as well as how to develop it in your workplace.
Podcast
The shape of talent in 2023 and 2024
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If 2023 was the year of the manager and the launchpad for generative AI, what will 2024 bring for talent leaders?
The five fifty
Navigate organizational opportunities and challenges with the help of a quick briefing in five—or a fifty-minute deeper dive
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Going for goal—a dependable approach to setting 2024 objectives
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The start of the year is the height of goal-setting season for many organizations, teams, and individuals. Here’s how to avoid...