McKinsey Talks Talent

McKinsey talent experts Bryan Hancock, Bill Schaninger, and others on how to make the most of talent

Episodes

Total: 32

Time is finite and leadership pressures are legion, particularly in the throes of change. Never

New research reveals what employees find fair, what motivates them to perform, and where many organi

Everybody hurts sometimes, R.E.M. once famously sang. And if you’re in human resources, your job is

Neurodivergent people make up a substantial percentage of the global population. How can companies b

Middle management was already a tough gig. Then generative AI (gen AI) entered the fray. A year afte

Plumbers, carpenters, builders, and engineers are in short supply. What will it take to meet the dem

Narcissism. Overconfidence. Low EQ. Why do we persist in selecting for leadership traits that hamper

Yes, organizational health still drives long-term performance—but the way leaders measure and diagno

Empathy: we all aspire to it, but does it really make a performance difference in the workplace? Def

As the impetus of New Year’s resolutions starts to fade, the year’s real work begins. Whatcan the di

‘Humans in the loop’: It’s the angst-ameliorating mantra for the new age of generative AI. But what

With the rise of more technical roles across industries and sectors, and a shortage of people to fil

Most of us don’t exactly dream about becoming a middle manager. But in fact, middle managers play a

Look around. If you’re like many of us, your workplace comprises members of four, possibly even five

Generative AI: it’s powerful. It’s accessible. And it’s poised to change the way we work. On this ep

Office rituals matter—and in a range of ways. But the pandemic has made many rituals moot, at a time

What should leaders implement to gain traction in a volatile talent landscape? For one–flexibility i

Churn is up. Engagement is down. And year-end reviews are here. Are you worried giving feedback will

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