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For many companies, getting employees back into the office has been a challenge. Employees want in-person connectivity—younger folks, especially—but they want flexibility at the same time. And the commute can be—well, daunting. So how can leaders make it worth their employees’ while? Thinking hard about the purpose and design of their office, for starters. Check out the most recent episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast with McKinsey talent leaders Bryan Hancock , Bill Schaninger , and real estate expert Phil Kirschner to hear about how employers can create a workspace that’s fit for a hybrid future.

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The office of the future: A whole new (floor) plan

Revisiting your talent strategy for a hybrid world? Think hard about the purpose and design of your office space.

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Quote of the day

“Promoting career advancement of frontline employees is an important way that employers can reduce gender, racial, and skill-biased inequalities as well as contribute to a more sustainable, inclusive, and growing economy.”

—Explore how to improve opportunities for frontline workers in “Bridging the advancement gap: What frontline employees want—and what employers think they want”

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