The graduate’s guide to the world of work

A collection of recent insights and interviews to help you hit the ground running at your new job or internship during a period of continuing—and profound—change.

Orientation

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Article - McKinsey Health Institute

Working nine to thrive

March 13, 2024 -

Better aligning employment with modifiable drivers of health could unlock years of higher-quality life and create trillions of...

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Interactive - McKinsey Quarterly

Gen AI and the future of work

October 23, 2023 -

Generative AI is front and center for nearly every industry and is poised to change just about everything. What will it mean...

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Blog page - Featured Insights

The McKinsey guide to managing yourself—and others

Become better at managing yourself, and others, with insights and advice from leaders around the world who can help improve your...

Report

The State of Organizations 2023: Ten shifts transforming organizations

April 26, 2023 -

Organizations today face ten significant shifts. Here’s what to do about them.

Collection

My Leadership Journey

In our new interview series, participants from the private sector, academia, the arts, and other walks of life reflect on the...

Blog page - Featured Insights

The McKinsey guide to problem solving

Become a better problem solver with insights and advice from leaders around the world on topics including developing a problem-solving...

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My Rookie Moment Episode 3: Sticky Situations with Tania Holt

We’ve all had moments in which we had to step out of our comfort zones. Our colleagues have learned that uncomfortable experiences often lead to rewarding outcomes—even if it feels awkward and challenging at the time. In this episode, Tiffany Burns, Katy George, Tania Holt, Greg Kelly, Sven Smit, and Magnus Tyreman talk about how taking control of sticky situations—whether it’s speaking up about a problem, giving tough feedback, or thinking quickly on their feet—has helped them grow professionally.

My Rookie Moment - Episode 9 on Teamwork

My Rookie Moment Episode 9: Authenticity with Ellis Griffith

A truly inclusive environment is one where everyone’s individuality is embraced and celebrated. But bringing your authentic self to work is not always easy and often requires vulnerability, courage, and the support of others. In this episode, our LGBTQ+ colleagues David Baboolall (they/them/theirs), Ellis Griffith (they/them/theirs or she/her/hers), Matthews Mmopi (he/him/his), Maurice Obeid (he/him/his), and Brian Rolfes (he/him/his) share key moments in their careers where opening up about who they are led to strengthened relationships, new opportunities, and a sense of belonging.

My Rookie Moment Episode 6: Being Bold with Cindy Levy

Taking a leap of faith is almost always nerve-racking, but a bold move can yield great rewards and lead to new opportunities. In this episode, Brian Elliott, Alok Kshirsagar, Cindy Levy, Rob Palter, and Drew Ungerman share stories of how taking the path less traveled, mustering up the confidence to lead a big presentation, going off script, and trusting their instincts helped them stretch their capabilities and achieve success.

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McKinsey Explainers

Article

What is deep learning?

April 30, 2024 -

Deep learning is a type of machine learning that is more capable, autonomous, and accurate than traditional machine learning.

Article

What is economic inclusion?

March 14, 2024 -

Economic inclusion is when people not only have their basic subsistence needs met but also are productive, fulfilled, and fully...

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Article

What is psychological safety?

July 17, 2023 -

Psychological safety is the absence of interpersonal fear. Feeling psychologically safe allows people to perform their best at...

Article

What is the future of work?

January 23, 2023 -

Just like the world at large, the world of work shifts and changes over time. The future of work refers to an informed perspective...

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Article

What is generative AI?

April 2, 2024 -

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms (such as ChatGPT) that can be used to create new content, including...

Article

What is innovation?

August 17, 2022 -

Innovation is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers....

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Mind the Gap

Sign up for this free weekly newsletter. Curated reads for Gen Z—and their Z-curious colleagues—on everything from hacking your workplace to grappling with inflation’s effects. Want to preview some sample issues? Right this way.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: BRIDGING GAPS, BUILDING FUTURES

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Report

Diversity matters even more: The case for holistic impact

December 5, 2023 -

Despite a rapidly changing business landscape, the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) not only holds, but grows even stronger. In our research, we continue to explore the link between diversity and holistic impact.

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Article

Gen what? Debunking age-based myths about worker preferences

April 20, 2023 -

Our latest analysis of talent trends suggests that employees of all ages seem to want the same things from their work experience—with...

Report

Women in the Workplace 2023

October 5, 2023 -

Women are more ambitious than ever, and workplace flexibility is fueling them. Yet despite some hard-fought gains, women’s...

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Article - McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility

Mapping the road to prosperity and parity for Black and Latino residents across America

March 15, 2024 -

Black and Latino US residents experience different levels of prosperity and parity depending on where they live. Our interactive...

Article

Active allyship: Do your LGBTQ+ employees feel supported and included?

June 29, 2022 -

Companies highlight their outreach efforts during Pride Month, but LGBTQ+ workers persistently report microaggressions and feelings...

Executive Briefing

Asian American workers: Diverse outcomes and hidden challenges

September 7, 2022 -

Asian Americans often face invisible challenges at work. Organizations can maximize more of this group’s potential by acknowledging its diversity.

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Report

The missing billion: Lack of disability data impedes healthcare equity

September 12, 2023 -

Addressing the absence of health data on people with disabilities is the essential first step health systems and policy makers can take to reduce care inequity and improve outcomes for this population.

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Report - McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility

The state of Black residents: The relevance of place to racial equity and outcomes

February 1, 2024 -

At the current pace of change, it could take decades to improve outcomes for Black Americans and more than three centuries to get to racial parity. How can different types of communities move closer to delivering a better quality of life for all residents?

Thriving in the Age of Generative AI

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Article - McKinsey Quarterly

The human side of generative AI: Creating a path to productivity

March 18, 2024 -

The number of employees who use generative AI is expected to soar, freeing many to focus on higher-level cognitive work. Can...

Podcast - MGI Research

Generative AI: How will it affect future jobs and workflows?

September 21, 2023 -

Gen AI and other recent trends affecting the labor market point to the importance of upskilling, reskilling, and training to...

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Article - McKinsey Quarterly

A generative AI reset: Rewiring to turn potential into value in 2024

March 4, 2024 -

The generative AI payoff may only come when companies do deeper organizational surgery on their business.

WELLNESS WAVES: BALANCING LIFE’S CURRENTS

Article

Reframing employee health: Moving beyond burnout to holistic health

November 2, 2023 -

A new McKinsey Health Institute survey across 30 countries offers insights into how organizations can help create a workplace that prioritizes physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.

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Article - McKinsey Health Institute

In search of self and something bigger: A spiritual health exploration

May 13, 2024 -

McKinsey Health Institute’s global survey of 41,000 people finds that spiritual health matters to many, regardless of age, country, or religious beliefs.

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Report - McKinsey Health Institute

Closing the women’s health gap: A $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies

January 17, 2024 -

Investments addressing the women’s health gap could add years to life and life to years—and potentially boost the global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040.

Article - McKinsey Health Institute

Gen Z mental health: The impact of tech and social media

April 28, 2023 -

A new McKinsey Health Institute survey finds that Gen Z’s social media engagement can feel negative but can also help with finding mental health support and connectivity.

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Article - McKinsey Health Institute

The secret to great health? Escaping the healthcare matrix

December 20, 2022 -

The blueprint to achieve a lifetime of great health is increasingly clear and within our control. But unlocking it requires challenging the orthodoxies currently guiding individuals and institutions.

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Interactive - McKinsey Health Institute

Prioritizing brain health: Scaling what works to add years to life and life to years

November 8, 2022 -

How many more years can be spent in optimal health if our society viewed mental and substance-use disorders as we do other conditions? The McKinsey Health Institute and the Healthy Brains Global Initiative collaboration sought to answer this question through a series of interactives.

Sustainable, inclusive growth

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Executive Briefing

Insights to Impact: A weekly briefing on creating sustainable and inclusive growth

July 11, 2024 -

How do we make sense of all the data around us? Our weekly digest explores that topic and more.

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Article - About Us

2023 ESG Report: Accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth for all

We are driving measurable progress on sustainable and inclusive growth in the societies where we operate. Our 2023 ESG Report details how we are making an impact through our client work, our insights, our actions, and our giving.

Author Talks

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Interview

Author Talks: Brand strategist Bonnie Wan on no-regrets living

April 5, 2024 -

Can a tool intended for creative work help you live life more fully? Advertising leader Bonnie Wan shares her story of connection...

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Interview

Author Talks: The formula for successful negotiation

April 19, 2024 -

What does it take to constructively engage and transform conflict? Harvard’s William Ury, expert negotiator and coauthor...

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Interview

Author Talks: Grace Puma shares how working women can shatter the glass ceiling

March 1, 2024 -

Why do women hold only 28 percent of C-suite positions? A former PepsiCo COO shares how you can put your best foot forward to...

Interview

Author Talks: Lisa Sun explains why confidence is your superpower

November 17, 2023 -

In her new book, Lisa Sun shares the playbook for unlocking your strengths and explains why confidence isn’t “one size fits all.”

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Interview

Author Talks: Netta Jenkins asks, ‘Is there a seat at the table?’

September 7, 2023 -

Aerodei CEO Netta Jenkins explains why shortfalls in inclusion efforts can impact your company’s bottom line, and what you can do to create a more inclusive workplace.

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The McKinsey Podcast on Business & Management

Welcome to The McKinsey Podcast, a business and management podcast featuring conversations with leading experts. The series features topics ranging from leadership and change management to digital, analytics and deep-dives into specific regions and industries.