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Top Ten Newsletter | Third Quarter 2022

Our top ten articles this quarter look at inflation, tech trends, ESG, and more. At No. 1, senior partner Aaron De Smet, expert associate partner Bonnie Dowling, partner Bryan Hancock, and senior partner Bill Schaninger uncover the five crucial employee personas that companies must understand to solve the attrition and attraction problem for the longer term.

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1. The Great Attrition is making hiring harder. Are you searching the right talent pools?

People keep quitting at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. New research identifies five types of workers that employers can reach to fill jobs. Reassess now

2. How inflation is flipping the economic script, in seven charts

The troubling trend is spilling over into every corner of the global economy, with dramatic effects. McKinsey Global Publishing looks at the latest data. Get ready

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3. McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2022

Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2022? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the development, possible uses, and industry effects of advanced technologies. Make the most of them

4. The ten rules of growth

Empirical research reveals what it takes to generate value-creating growth today. Follow a holistic blueprint

5. Does ESG really matter—and why?

Although valid questions have been raised about ESG, the need for companies to understand and address their externalities is likely to become essential to maintaining their social license. Deliver meaningful impact

6. 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. Embrace change

7. Choosing to grow: The leader’s blueprint

Driving sustainable, inclusive growth requires the right mindset, strategy, and capabilities. Here are some steps that could help foster successful growth. Double down on growth investments

8. Something’s coming: How US companies can build resilience, survive a downturn, and thrive in the next cycle

The US economy continues to throw off mixed signals. But one thing is becoming clear: executives should prepare for an extended period of higher interest rates. Get primed

9. Strategic courage in an age of volatility

Today’s challenging environment requires business leaders to hone their edge in three critical areas: insights, commitment, and execution. Focus now

10. How to make ESG real

While ESG is likely to evolve both in substance and name in the coming years, its underlying impulse is here to stay. Here’s how companies can take a more systematic and rewarding approach to ESG. Be effective

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