March 28, 2021As 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

Women in the Workplace

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

One is the loneliest number

Making it Work, from the New at McKinsey Blog

On giving birth during the pandemic—and returning from maternity leave with a renewed sense of urgency

An associate partner manages teams across five time zones and a long-distance relationship across 9,000 miles

A new mom returns to work—at a new job—nine days before lockdown

March 28, 2021The 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

Unlocking business acceleration in a hybrid cloud world

Making a secure transition to the public cloud

February 28, 2021Not 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

The great acceleration

Why ‘digital’ is no different when it comes to valuation

Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, 7th edition

February 28, 2021Black 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.

February 27, 2021How 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

Breaching the great wall to scale

Unlocking enterprise efficiencies through zero-based design

February 21, 2021New 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.

February 14, 2021The 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

Fashion on climate

February 13, 2021Recent 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.

February 7, 2021February 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 Black Voices

Our 10 actions toward racial equity

February 7, 2021Game 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

The future of food: Meatless?

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

January 30, 2021When 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

School-system priorities in the age of coronavirus

Safely back to school after coronavirus closures

January 17, 2021Few 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

Women in the Workplace 2020

Diversity wins: How inclusion matters

What’s missing in leadership development?

Women in STEM, episode 3: Mentorship and sponsorship

Mentorship at McKinsey

January 10, 2021A 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

The skillful corporation

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

January 10, 2021If 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.

‘Prepare for the marathon and be ready for the course to change’: An interview with the Boston Logan Airport CEO

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?

COVID-19 tourism spend recovery in numbers

Digitizing Europe’s railways: A call to action