Diversity & Inclusion: The year’s most popular articles

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Top 10 | Diversity & Inclusion

As 2023 draws to a close, we’re revisiting our most popular insights of the year. Today, we give you our best-read pieces on diversity and inclusion, which focus on topics including closing the Black talent gap, women's "great break-up," and more. At No. 1 is "Women in the Workplace 2023," by McKinsey’s Emily Field, Alexis Krivkovich, Lareina Yee, and coauthors. Read on for our full top 10, and don't miss McKinsey Publishing's 2023 highlights from our ‘Insights to Impact’ journey.

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1. Women in the Workplace 2023

Women are more ambitious than ever, and workplace flexibility is fueling them. Yet despite some hard-fought gains, women’s representation is not keeping pace. That’s according to the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey, in partnership with LeanIn.Org. Rise to the moment

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2. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2023

Leaders need clarity on what works to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our 2023 report shows success factors that contributed to significant, quantifiable, scalable, and sustainable DEI impact. Be accountable

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3. Women in the workplace: Breaking up to break through

Record numbers of women leaders are leaving their jobs. Research reveals what’s behind the “great breakup”—and how employers can reverse the trend. Be optimistic

4. Women in tech: The best bet to solve Europe’s talent shortage

To remain competitive in technological growth and innovation, Europe must recruit and retain women for the fastest-growing tech roles of the foreseeable future. Close the gap

5. Underestimated start-up founders: The untapped opportunity

More access to funding for underrepresented start-up founders can unlock massive investment and innovation opportunities. These founders are not just underrepresented—they are underestimated. Underrepresented founders are underestimated

6. How to close the Black tech talent gap

Businesses risk billions if Black professionals continue to be underrepresented in tech jobs. Closing the gap means making changes to education, recruiting, and retention initiatives. Expand opportunities

7. Closing the data gaps in women’s health

Life sciences innovation and healthcare advancement depend on data. Today’s data fails to offer a complete picture of women’s health. What can be done? Lead the transition

8. Corporate commitments to racial justice: An update

In the two years since McKinsey first analyzed corporate pledges to fight racial injustice, companies have continued to pledge money—but how it’s being spent remains unclear. Create lasting impact

9. Women Matter, Spain: Women are still far from top corporate-leadership positions

Women are well represented in the country’s workforce but are relatively scarce at the top—and that won’t change anytime soon given current promotion trends. Yet companies can act to turn the tide. Read the full report

10. Women Matter, Portugal: Women are still far from top corporate-leadership positions

Women are well represented in the country’s workforce but are relatively scarce at the top—and that won’t change anytime soon given current promotion trends. Yet companies can act to turn the tide. Take a personalized approach

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