| Monthly Highlights, April 2022 |
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing the greatest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. Thousands of lives have been lost, and millions of livelihoods have been disrupted. This month, our featured stories offer an initial framing of the challenges caused by the war, a perspective on the short- and midterm disruptions, and scenarios for the potential impact on livelihoods in the eurozone. Other highlights in this month’s issue include the following topics:- how humanity could add as many as 45 billion extra years of higher-quality life over the next decade
- employees who left a job without another in hand, who returned and why, and how companies can begin to bring more workers back into the fold
- ten things the world has learned through the course of the pandemic
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| As uncertainty weighs on decision making, scenarios can provide guidance. |
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| Lives lost and upended. Soaring food and energy prices. Supply chains at risk. Much is at stake as the war continues. |
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| At least six years of higher quality life for everyone is within reach. Aim high |
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| Nearly half of the employees who voluntarily left the workforce during the pandemic aren’t coming back on their own. Employers must go and get them. Here’s how to start. Understand employee priorities |
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| On the second anniversary of the pandemic, we take stock. Look back |
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| A surge of investment in hard assets will pressure already strained supply chains and project delivery systems. CEOs who transform their capital strategy fast—and first—may win a competitive edge. Prepare for big changes |
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| McKinsey research shows that adoption of IoT technologies has increased exponentially the past five years—but successful implementation still eludes some. Here’s how to get it right. Connect physical and digital worlds |
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| The private markets comeback that began in the second half of 2020 gained momentum in 2021, yielding a year of records. Read the report |
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| Explore this month’s best-selling business books, prepared exclusively by NPD BookScan. See the lists |
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| McKinsey senior colleagues discuss what inspired them to leap into authorship. Watch episode 7 |
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| This interactive series tells stories about our work to help you understand what McKinsey does and why it matters, whether you’re 16 or 64. Get smart |
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| Economic growth is fueled by an expanding pool of workers and their rising productivity. Read “A productivity perspective on the future of growth.” Rewind |
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