Feb 27

US manufacturing’s next test: Building a workforce for a new era

Manufacturing is back at the center of the US economic agenda. Yet the sector faces a persistent talent shortage—and to bridge it, leaders will need to rethink how they attract, train, and retain a new generation of manufacturing employees. “Manufacturers need to be driving the c ... Show More

21m 50s

Jan 29

How smart people end up in the wrong careers

Many high performers think they’re doing everything right—yet still feel somehow wrong about their day-to-day. And the advent of AI means work-related decision-making is more complex than ever. As job uncertainty ups the ante, more employees might be tempted to settle for the “B+ ... Show More

24m 17s

Dec 10

What leaders can learn from Homeboy Industries

In the US, many companies still struggle to fill essential roles. What if part of the solution involves talent that has traditionally been overlooked? Take Johanna Carbajal, who spent her adolescence shuttling between juvenile hall, foster care, and the streets before landing in ... Show More

11m 53s

Mar 2015

Mobile, social, and new trends in consumer expectations

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:52) > In this "Discussion on Digital", McKinsey's Brian Gregg speaks with leaders in Silicon Valley to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping business and consumer behaviors.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy i ... Show More

23m 28s

Mar 2022

Forecasting the future of stores

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:10) > Shoppers’ behaviors and expectations have changed dramatically—and continue to evolve. If retailers want to keep their physical stores relevant, here are five things they’ll need to get right.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-polic ... Show More

26m 10s

Oct 2020

The path forward for the US retail industry

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:59) > In this podcast episode, McKinsey partners discuss how the US retail landscape has changed and the key strategic moves for companies in a postpandemic world.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

25 m

May 2022

Taking the pulse of the US consumer

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:40) > The latest Consumer Pulse survey shows that people across America are changing their shopping behaviors—and will continue to do so. Companies need to pay close attention.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informat ... Show More

26m 41s

Jul 2021

Shaping the workforce of the future in retail and consumer goods

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:22) > How do forward-thinking companies create thoughtful guidelines for hybrid work environments, train employees in adaptability and resilience, and proactively reskill their workforces? Hear from “future of work” experts Bryan Ha ... Show More

25m 23s

Grabbing hold of the new future of work