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We have a deep and longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion in business, society, and within our firm.
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To climb to the top, women should focus on skill building
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Low advancement rates have hindered women’s careers. To make up ground, they can hone their entrepreneurial and soft skills and build a network of mentors and sponsors.
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Who is Rural America?
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There is little agreement on how to define rural America. A more thorough understanding and appreciation of these areas could have a real impact on the people who live there.
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Latinos in Hollywood: Amplifying voices, expanding horizons
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Improving on- and off-screen representation of Latinos, their stories, and their culture could generate billions of dollars in new revenue for the industry, according to new McKinsey research.
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Race in the UK workplace: The intersectional experience
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Despite meaningful progress, achieving workplace equity has proved challenging. Addressing intersectional communities—such as Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani women—could yield far-reaching benefits.
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The Broken Rung
The broken rung is a phenomenon even more pervasive than the glass ceiling in holding women back from career success. This book explains this phenomenon and provides strategies for moving up the corporate ladder and reaching full potential.
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McKinsey Black Network
McKinsey Black Network, one of our global affinity groups that are open to all employees, is part of our commitment to create and maintain an environment where everyone’s background, perspective, and skills are supported.
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How we help our clients
We help organizations craft better diversity and inclusion strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Our commitment to fostering a diverse meritocracy includes advising and supporting clients across industries, helping them develop their own approaches to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent. Drawing on our extensive research and expertise, we use innovative capabilities based on behavioral psychology, as well as proprietary tools and technology-driven solutions, to help build high-performing teams and drive lasting impact.
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Tech nonprofit excels at soft skills: How McKinsey helped Per Scholas deliver on its mission
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Per Scholas, a nonprofit preparing people for careers in technology, has trained over 30,000 learners—tuition-free. A partnership with McKinsey.org has helped the organization expand its reach and deepen its impact in powerful new ways.
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Scaling Forward: McKinsey.org’s commitment to building people’s skills, confidence, and connection
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The free upskilling program has reached 500,000 learners—helping them navigate career transformations and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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How McKinsey fellows are advancing economic opportunity
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Working with nonprofits Homeboy and Kiva U.S., two McKinsey fellows leveraged strategy, AI, data, and programmatic innovations to expand the impact of these organizations.