McKinsey Talks Talent

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McKinsey talent experts Bryan Hancock, Bill Schaninger, and others on how to make the most of talent as a competitive advantage, navigate today’s fast-changing talent landscape, and prepare now for the future of work.

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McKinsey Talks Talent episodes:

05.01.2024
Why so many bad bosses still rise to the top
Narcissism. Overconfidence. Low EQ. Why do we persist in selecting for leadership traits that hamper organizational progress—and leave the right potential leaders in the wrong roles? In this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of Why Do...
03.29.2024
Rethinking organizational health for the new world of work
Yes, organizational health still drives long-term performance—but the way leaders measure and diagnose health should change, new research shows. McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle join global editorial director Lucia Rahilly to discuss McKinsey’s recently updated Organizational Health Index:...
02.28.2024
It’s cool to be kind: The value of empathy at work
Empathy: we all aspire to it, but does it really make a performance difference in the workplace? Definitely, according to Jamil Zaki, a research psychologist at Stanford University and author of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured...
01.18.2024
The shape of talent in 2023 and 2024
Trends like generative AI shaped last year's talent landscape and are poised to redefine its contours in 2024.
12.11.2023
Human-centered AI: The power of putting people first
A people-focused approach to AI can transform jobs for the better—and improve performance, too
10.24.2023
Right skills, right person, right role
With the rise of more technical roles across industries and sectors, and a shortage of people to fill them, skills-based hiring could help organizations access new talent pools. McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and new co-host Brooke Weddle join global editorial...
08.09.2023
The future of middle management
Most of us don’t exactly dream about becoming a middle manager. But in fact, middle managers play a pivotal role in organizational success, according to the new book Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future...
07.06.2023
Making sense of generational stereotypes at work
Look around. If you’re like many of us, your workplace comprises members of four, possibly even five, generations—and attention to age-based differences is mounting. On this episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger...
06.05.2023
Generative AI and the future of HR
Generative AI: it’s powerful. It’s accessible. And it’s poised to change the way we work. On this episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger talk with McKinsey Technology Council chair Lareina Yee and...
01.25.2023
Workplace rituals: Recapturing the power of what we’ve lost
Office rituals matter—and in a range of ways. But the pandemic has made many rituals moot, at a time when employees need them most. In this episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger...
12.08.2022
Talent in a changing market: What now?
What should leaders implement to gain traction in a volatile talent landscape? For one–flexibility in all its myriad forms–is key. Talent experts Bonnie Dowling, Bryan Hancock, and Bill Schaninger weigh in with McKinsey global editorial director, Lucia Rahilly. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy...
10.26.2022
Quiet quitting and performance management
Churn is up. Engagement is down. And year-end reviews are here. Are you worried giving feedback will make workers feel worse? See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
07.27.2022
The office of the future: A whole new (floor) plan
Today's talent wants flexibility, so the design and purpose of your office space is vital.
04.27.2022
Stave off attrition with an internal talent marketplace
It's win-win when you hire from within
04.04.2022
Is worker power on the rise?
Who has power, who doesn't – and why
02.24.2022
Talent at a turning point: How people analytics can help
The collection of employee data can improve recruitment processes and attrition - two burning priorities for organizations.
01.27.2022
How business should move forward in 2022 as the pandemic persists
Continued adaptation and flexibility is key as the pandemic persists
06.30.2021
LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace
How to be an ally to LGBTQ+ colleagues
06.30.2021
LBGTQ+ inclusion in the workplace
Too often, LBGTQ+ workers are "the only" in the office, which can lead to feelings of isolation. Diana Ellsworth, McKinsey partner and leader of our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion, talks with McKinsey talent experts Bryan Hancock and Bill...
06.11.2021
Culture in the hybrid workplace
Rethinking the way we work for a hybrid future
05.13.2021
Grabbing hold of the new future of work
How work will change post-pandemic
03.23.2021
The elusive inclusive workplace
What inclusion means for talent
02.05.2021
The vanishing middle manager
What’s at stake in a flatter future?
12.08.2020
Grief, loss, burnout: Talking about complex feelings at work
Mapping shifting emotional geography in the workplace.
10.30.2020
Today’s skills, tomorrow’s jobs: The reskilling imperative
Reskilling now for the future of work
02.24.2020
Next-level sales talent: HR’s message to the CEO
McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on the science of better sales performance.
12.10.2019
The new science of talent: From roles to returns
Two of McKinsey’s talent experts on how to get the right people into the right roles – fast.

What's McKinsey Talks Talent about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

McKinsey Talks Talent episodes:

Why so many bad bosses still rise to the top

Rethinking organizational health for the new world of work

It’s cool to be kind: The value of empathy at work

The shape of talent in 2023 and 2024

Human-centered AI: The power of putting people first

Right skills, right person, right role

The future of middle management

Making sense of generational stereotypes at work

Generative AI and the future of HR

Workplace rituals: Recapturing the power of what we’ve lost

Talent in a changing market: What now?

Quiet quitting and performance management

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

Stave off attrition with an internal talent marketplace

Is worker power on the rise?

Talent at a turning point: How people analytics can help

How business should move forward in 2022 as the pandemic persists

LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

LBGTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

Culture in the hybrid workplace

Grabbing hold of the new future of work

The elusive inclusive workplace

The vanishing middle manager

Grief, loss, burnout: Talking about complex feelings at work

Today’s skills, tomorrow’s jobs: The reskilling imperative

Next-level sales talent: HR’s message to the CEO

The new science of talent: From roles to returns

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