Cultivating strong bonds in the workplace

Even in times of great challenge, the human spirit is resilient. And strong, trust-based relationships are vital to making the world—and work—a better place. In honor of International Day of Friendship, check out the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast for ideas on navigating workplace relationships and using talent as a competitive advantage, or revisit several recent articles on mentorship, leadership development, and more.

Why mentoring matters: A conversation with Carlos Lejnieks

Psychological safety and the critical role of leadership development

Culture in the hybrid workplace

The elusive inclusive workplace

The boss factor: Making the world a better place through workplace relationships

‘Back to human’: Why HR leaders want to focus on people again

Inclusive workplaces focus on management practices that matter, not fluff

‘An environment where everybody can thrive’: A conversation with U.S. Bank’s Tim Welsh