Poor health takes a heavy human toll—and the COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored just how much health matters.
Prioritizing health also presents an economic opportunity of roughly $12 trillion in 2040, according to McKinsey Global Institute research. As World Health Day approaches on April 7, revisit reports and articles that lay out the issues and highlight actions stakeholders can take to make a difference.
Prioritizing health: A prescription for prosperity
Five Fifty: Breaking through in health
How prioritizing health could help rebuild economies
How prioritizing health is a prescription for US prosperity
Global health in the post-COVID-19 era
Healthcare innovation: Building on gains made through the crisis
The Bio Revolution: Innovations transforming economies, societies, and our lives
A spotlight on supply chains
When a container ship got stuck in one of the world’s busiest trade routes late last month, many pondered the implications for supply chains as stakeholders worked to resolve the issue.
With business back to usual, the situation nonetheless serves as a stark reminder of how important well-functioning supply and value chains are, as well as the consequences when they break down. Revisit work that highlights topics crucial to the conversation, including:
- Risk and rebalancing in global value chains
- How to build resilience in supply chains
- The new landscape of risk
- Global freight flows and the future of trade
Risk, resilience, and rebalancing in global value chains
Building supply-chain resilience
COVID-19 and supply-chain recovery: Planning for the future
Five Fifty: The new landscape of risk
The disaster you could have stopped: Preparing for extraordinary risks
COVID-19 and climate change expose dangers of unstable supply chains
Global freight flows after COVID-19: What’s next?
Globalization in transition: The future of trade and value chains
Understanding and managing stress
You may never be stress-free—but you can learn to understand stress and optimize how you respond to it. As Stress Awareness Month begins, revisit recent highlights to get a handle on topics including:
- How stress can be an engine for personal growth
- The 3 “zones” of stress
- What leaders can do to show optimism and create psychological safety for their teams
How to turn everyday stress into ‘optimal stress’
Psychological safety and the critical role of leadership development
Overcoming pandemic fatigue: How to reenergize organizations for the long run
How to demonstrate calm and optimism in a crisis
COVID-19 and behavioral health: Consequences for companies and employees
Five ways to design a better mental-health future for a stressed-out workforce
Women’s History Month is ending—but your organization’s focus on gender parity shouldn’t
As we near the close of Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the social, cultural, economic, and political contributions of women around the world—we must recognize the devastating impact of COVID-19 on progress toward gender diversity in the workplace.
Revisit publishing highlights on the issues that matter today for a more equitable tomorrow, and explore our special collection on diversity and inclusion for more insights.
Seven charts that show COVID-19’s impact on women’s employment
Creating a postpandemic recovery for women in the workplace
COVID-19 and gender equality: Countering the regressive effects
Five Fifty: The pandemic’s gender effect
When women lead, workplaces should listen
Making it Work, from the New at McKinsey Blog
A new mom returns to work—at a new job—nine days before lockdown
Capturing cloud’s true potential
The cloud is revolutionizing how businesses create value, but only when tech organizations, and the business, understand how to use it and change how they operate. Want to do better? Check out our special collection on capturing value in the cloud, or dive deeper with insights from it, touching on:
- The $1 trillion potential
- Operating models that are cloud-ready
- Leadership lessons for CIOs, CTOs, and CEOs ready to lean in
Cloud’s trillion-dollar prize is up for grabs
Building a cloud-ready operating model for agility and resiliency
Unlocking value: Four lessons in cloud sourcing and consumption
Debunking seven common myths about cloud
How CIOs and CTOs can accelerate digital transformations through cloud platforms
Three actions CEOs can take to get value from cloud computing
How the cloud has moved advanced analytics from exclusive to accessible
Celebrating the many colors of the Indian economy
As communities in India and across the globe mark the festival of Holi, revisit perspectives that explore the country’s prospects. Don’t miss a special collection on India’s economic turning point, as well as interviews and insights from sectors such as automotive, banking, energy, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
India’s turning point: An economic agenda to spur growth and jobs
How a steel plant in India tapped the value of data—and won global acclaim
A new growth formula for manufacturing in India
Asia at the speed of light: An interview with the head of ReNew Power
Building a healthcare ecosystem in India: A conversation with Shobana Kamineni
Will India get too hot to work?
The Indian automotive industry: From resilience to resurgence?
Driving for resilience: An interview with the CEO of India’s Tata Motors
‘Keep it simple’: Aditya Puri on HDFC Bank’s path to market leadership
Special video collection
McKinsey India leaders discuss the opportunities and challenges that are shaping corporate growth, including digital disruption, transformation, and more.
A well-being check for International Day of Happiness
It can be hard to stay positive amid the ongoing effects of the global pandemic—but focusing on well-being and finding moments of joy has perhaps never been more important.
On International Day of Happiness, explore ways to make work a better, happier place. And don’t forget to register for an upcoming webinar on mental wellness in the workplace to learn more about unlocking productivity, fulfillment, and inclusivity at work.
The boss factor: Making the world a better place through workplace relationships
Happiness and work: An interview with Lord Richard Layard
Purpose, not platitudes: A personal challenge for top executives
Grief, loss, burnout: Talking about complex feelings at work
How to reenergize your organization to overcome pandemic fatigue
Well-being in Europe: Addressing the high cost of COVID-19 on life satisfaction
Diverse employees are struggling the most during COVID-19—here’s how companies can respond
A happy warrior: Mellody Hobson on mentorship, diversity, and feedback
Forests, water, and the vital role of natural capital for a sustainable future
Nature can be a breath of fresh air—but it shouldn’t be taken for granted. As the world marks International Day of Forests today and World Water Day tomorrow, revisit recent reports and articles for insight on:
- valuing conservation and investing in nature
- using data to improve forest management
- addressing the water crisis
Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation
Reduced dividends on natural capital?
Data: The next wave in forestry productivity
Water: A human and business priority
Precision fisheries: Navigating a sea of troubles with advanced analytics
Reflections for the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Today, on the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, let’s dig into what we can all do to #FightRacism.
The United States, in particular, has been at the epicenter of a racial reckoning—ranging over the course of the past year, from the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd to the more recent wave of violent attacks against Asian Americans.
Explore ways leaders and changemakers across the public, private, and social sectors can support anti-racist efforts and build an inclusive recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19. And don’t miss a special collection for more on advancing diversity and inclusion.
COVID-19 and advancing Asian American recovery
Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector
US Hispanic and Latino lives and livelihoods in the recovery from COVID-19
America 2021: The opportunity to advance racial equity
Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity
Investing in Black economic mobility
What healthy sleep can do for you
Are you getting enough rest? Don’t shortchange the power of a good night’s sleep, and what it can mean for your work life. As Sleep Awareness Week kicks off, and as many in the US “spring ahead” for Daylight Savings Time, revisit these pieces from our archives to learn:
- The consequences of lost sleep for your organization
- Ways to rest and recharge
- How leaders can foster well-being at work
- Approaches to improve mental and behavioral health
The organizational cost of insufficient sleep
How to turn everyday stress into ‘optimal stress’
How wellbeing improves performance: An interview with Annastiina Hintsa
Five Fifty: Success with a capital Zzzz
What to do when you’re awake at 3 a.m.
Investing in the growing sleep-health economy
The art and science of well-being at work
Mental health in the workplace: The coming revolution
COVID-19 and behavioral health: Consequences for companies and employees
Five ways to design a better mental-health future for a stressed-out workforce
Homing in on sustainable consumption
Tomorrow marks World Consumer Rights Day, which this year focuses on tackling plastic pollution. Get smart on related issues, and what companies and consumers can do, by revisiting articles that address waste and building a more sustainable future for all.
The future of fashion: Sustainable brands and ‘circular’ business models
Survey: Consumer sentiment on sustainability in fashion
Meet Generation Z: Shaping the future of shopping
The path forward for retail’s sustainable future
Sustainability in packaging: Inside the minds of global consumers
Beyond COVID-19: The next normal for packaging design
The future of packaging: Smart bottles, edible boxes
Plastics recycling: Using an economic-feasibility lens to select the next moves
The European recycling landscape—the quiet before the storm?
International Women’s Day: Essential reads for 2021
The COVID-19 crisis and ensuing uncertainty has had an undeniable effect on women. Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, revisit highlights from our publishing as many #ChooseToChallenge issues that drive gender inequality.
For even more on what matters, explore our special collection on diversity and inclusion, and stay tuned tomorrow for new perspectives on how to build a more equitable, inclusive workplace for all.
Five Fifty: The pandemic’s gender effect
Ten things to know about gender equality
COVID-19 and gender equality: Countering the regressive effects
Countering otherness: Fostering integration within teams
Diverse employees are struggling the most during COVID-19—here’s how companies can respond
Understanding organizational barriers to a more inclusive workplace
Inclusion doesn’t happen by accident: Measuring inclusion in a way that matters
From the New at McKinsey Blog
Where are we on gender equality? ‘Two steps forward, one step back.’
How are working women doing during COVID-19? Our Women in the Workplace study explores.
Building resilience amid climate risk
Extreme weather around the globe in recent weeks—from snow and ice storms across the US to record high temperatures in parts of Asia—is a reminder of the need for climate action. Revisit a special collection on climate change for more on confronting the challenge, and explore insights on crucial issues, including:
- The ongoing global energy transition
- Actions to help limit warming
- A low-carbon postpandemic recovery
- Voluntary carbon markets and carbon pricing
Global Energy Perspective 2021
Climate math: What it takes to limit warming to 1.5°C
America 2021: Renewing the nation’s commitment to climate action
A low-carbon recovery is vital and achievable
Investing in infrastructure for a ‘green recovery’
A blueprint for scaling voluntary carbon markets to meet the climate challenge
The state of internal carbon pricing
The future of sustainability: Asia’s climate change imperative
Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation
Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts
From the New at McKinsey Blog
McKinsey acquires Vivid Economics and Planetrics to help clients navigate climate change
A closer look at valuation
Not all industries have performed equally since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Take, for instance, the diverging fortunes of the commercial-aerospace and high-tech sectors. Gain perspective on shifts in the past year and get smart on all things valuation, including:
- A continually updated interactive on industry valuation since the pandemic began
- Understanding valuation and the stock market
- How to measure and manage company value
Interactive: The market valuation of sectors since 2020
Warren Buffett: An appreciation
Putting value on corporate purpose
How much is that unicorn in the window?
Why have stock markets shrugged off the COVID-19 crisis?
Wall Street versus Main Street: Why the disconnect?
How executives can help sustain value creation for the long term
Why ‘digital’ is no different when it comes to valuation
Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, 7th edition
Honoring the past to build a better future
Black History Month is drawing to a close, but the challenge—and the urgency—of advancing racial equity remains. Our recent reads offer immediate actions that companies and leaders can take to build momentum toward system-level change.
Plus, hear from McKinsey colleagues on what Black History Month means to them, and try your hand at this week’s new “Black History Memoirs” crossword.
Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector
America 2021: The opportunity to advance racial equity
Author Talks: Michelle Duster on the legacy of Ida B. Wells
Investing in Black economic mobility
Fifty five: The color of wealth
Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses
From the New at McKinsey Blog: The artifacts of our Black History
Three colleagues on passing old family traditions onto a new generation
Three colleagues on defining Black Excellence
Three colleagues on living the dreams of their fathers
Learn about the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility, which aims to inspire, empower, and sustain action that leads to the economic development of Black communities across the globe.
Digital service excellence
How do you weave digital into the operations of your entire organization? Scaling the next-generation operating model isn’t easy, but companies that raise their aspirations and expand their toolkits can capture impact across the board. Learn how in a new collection on digital service excellence, and browse highlights on reaching the next level.
Three objectives to scale digital service operations successfully
The imperatives for automation success
Next-generation operating models for the next normal
The future of customer experience: Personalized, white-glove service for all
Simple, predictive, proactive, responsive: The future of customer operations
Beyond contactless operations: Human-centered customer experience
An executive primer on artificial general intelligence
Operations management, reshaped by robotic automation
Sales automation: The key to boosting revenue and reducing costs
Making healthcare more affordable through scalable automation
Automation in government: Harnessing technology to transform customer experience
Lean management or agile? The right answer may be both
Building the vital skills for the future of work in operations
Reskilling for an automated future
New technologies were reshaping the future of work even before the pandemic increased reliance on automation and remote working. Now, 25 percent more workers may need to switch occupations—making reskilling essential.
And like many other workplace challenges, automation disproportionately affects women and Black employees. For insights on adapting to the changing world of work, explore our recent research. And while you’re at it, try your hand at this week’s new “Future of Work” crossword.
The future of work after COVID-19
Today’s skills, tomorrow’s jobs: How will your team fare in the future of work?
The imperatives for automation success
The future of work in Black America
What’s next for remote work: An analysis of 2,000 tasks, 800 jobs, and nine countries
To discover more innovative ideas on shifting trends in the workplace, dive into the complete #FutureofWork collection.
America 2021: Recapping a series on the issues that matter
After 2020 disrupted lives and livelihoods, the country is geared for a reset. In #America2021, four issues are mission-critical: COVID-19, a weakened economy, racial inequity, and a warming planet.
On February 15-19, we released a series of memos exploring these issues and offering leaders, innovators, and changemakers ideas on how to organize for the changes ahead. Check out the full #America2021 collection for a holistic view.
Rebuilding lives and livelihoods after COVID-19
The opportunity to advance racial equity
Social justice and the digital economy
Are technological advances and equitable development at odds? That’s one question in focus as we mark World Day of Social Justice, which this year looks closer at how to ensure the digital economy does not deepen inequality. Revisit a special collection on Tech for Good, and browse recent insights to stay current on crucial topics such as:
- Inclusive growth and economic recovery
- Digital financial infrastructure
- Diversity and inclusion
- The social contract
Achieving an inclusive US economic recovery
Nextdoor’s CEO on supporting communities through COVID-19
Making the case for robust digital financial infrastructure
Redesigning public-sector customer experiences for equity
Tips for government leaders unlocking diversity and inclusion
The COVID-19 crisis has revitalized the social contract. For how long?
The social contract in the 21st century
Richard N. Haass on making sense of a complex world
‘Tech for Good’: Using technology to smooth disruption and improve well-being
What’s next for the fashion industry
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a number of trends in the fashion industry, including a shift to digital, a renewed focus on fairness and social justice, and the emergence of a “less is more” mindset.
As New York Fashion Week kicks off, catch up on top-of-mind issues for industry players as they prepare for a future plagued by uncertainty.
Five charts that set the tone as New York Fashion Week 2021 kicks off
Less is the new more: The State of Fashion in 2021
‘Consumers are reconsidering what’s in their closet:’ The state of fashion in 2021
The State of Fashion 2021: In search of promise in perilous times
The future of fashion: Sustainable brands and ‘circular’ business models
Fashion’s digital transformation: Now or never
A perspective for the luxury industry during—and after—coronavirus
Transitioning to the top
Recent weeks have brought news of some high-profile CEO transitions. These top-level organizational changes come with high stakes—and a near 50 percent failure rate. Successful new leaders move boldly and act swiftly while also negotiating the balance between scoring short-term wins without losing sight of long-term gains. And those taking the reins today need to navigate the complex shift from the pandemic to the next normal. Check out some of our most popular reads on navigating these important transitions.
The CEO moment: Leadership for a new era
The mindsets and practices of excellent CEOs
Short-term pain for long-term gain: The new CEO’s dilemma
Successfully transitioning to new leadership roles
For insights from CEOs and other leaders, explore our Leadership Matters collection.
Honoring Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the profound traumas of Black history and honor the historic contributions of Black Americans.
It’s also a time to acknowledge that there is still much work to do in the movement toward racial equality. Revisit some reads on how to build a more equitable future, and don’t miss a special collection for more on advancing diversity and inclusion.
Fifty five: The color of wealth
The case for accelerating financial inclusion in black communities
The economic impact of closing the racial wealth gap
It’s time for a new approach to racial equity
Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses
Introducing the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility
Our Big Game picks
Game Day looks different this pandemic year, but the excitement around the most anticipated annual event in US sports remains.
Here’s a collection of articles on some of the day’s themes: food, team-building, strategy, veterans vs. rookies, and advertisements. Sit back in your recliner and snack on these pieces between downs.
The value pitch: The importance of team value management
High-performing teams: A timeless leadership topic
The data gambit: How large B2B companies can outmaneuver start-ups
Six problem-solving mindsets for very uncertain times
Sporting goods 2021: The next normal for an industry in flux
Modern marketing: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to do it
Reopening schools: The path forward
When in-person learning was cancelled or curtailed at the onset of the pandemic, school-system leaders didn’t know much about COVID-19 or how well students would adjust to remote learning.
Nearly a year later, the implications are evident. As they consider the path toward reopening, education systems will need heightened health safeguards and protocols for students, teachers, staff, and society as a whole. Revisit some of our top reads on how to safely get students back into the classroom.
Back to school: A framework for remote and hybrid learning amid COVID-19
Reopening schools: Fostering a safe and effective learning environment
Getting the next phase of remote learning right in higher education
COVID-19 and student learning in the United States: The hurt could last a lifetime
A moment for mentorship
Few of us get to where we are alone. On International Mentoring Day, it’s worth reflecting on the value of mentorship—and the power of the support and guidance mentors provide at work, at school, and in communities. These relationships, whether formal or informal, can help you step up in your career.
They also play a vital role in fostering development and building diverse, inclusive working cultures. Dive deeper with some recent resources, and consider paying it forward if you’ve benefited from mentorship and want to give back.
The graduate’s guide to a new world of work
A happy warrior: Mellody Hobson on mentorship, diversity, and feedback
Diversity wins: How inclusion matters
What’s missing in leadership development?
Confronting the skills challenge
A new year is a fresh start. As you take stock, you might be asking if your employees’ skills and capabilities are up to snuff. The world of work is changing; to ensure your people are equipped with what they need to thrive in 2021 and beyond, revisit these recent pieces on how to face the challenge.
Today’s skills, tomorrow’s jobs: How will your team fare in the future of work?
Closing the capability gap in the time of COVID-19
Rethink capabilities to emerge stronger from COVID-19
The most fundamental skill: Intentional learning and the career advantage
What 800 executives envision for the postpandemic workforce
How companies can win in the seven tech-talent battlegrounds
Building the vital skills for the future of work in operations
Beyond hiring: How companies are reskilling to address talent gaps
Travel in focus
If you wanted to get from point A to point B in 2020, it wasn’t necessarily easy: Travel for both business and pleasure was upended as the pandemic set in.
With World Travel Week coming, look closer at what’s most important in the world of transport and travel—including the rising role of digital and analytics, plus changed customer expectations.
Scaling sustainable aviation fuel today for clean skies tomorrow
The travel industry turned upside down: Insights, analysis, and actions for travel executives
Airline data: What next beyond crisis response?
Will airline hubs recover from COVID-19?
What can other countries learn from China’s travel recovery path?
