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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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    The shape of talent in 2023 and 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 26:56


    As the impetus of New Year's resolutions starts to fade, the year's real work begins. Whatcan the dizzying pace of change in 2023 teach us about what's next? Join McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle, in conversation with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly, as they speak about the trends that shaped last year's talent landscape—and those poised to redefine its contours in 2024.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Human-centered AI: The power of putting people first

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 23:47


    ‘Humans in the loop': It's the angst-ameliorating mantra for the new age of generative AI. But what does it really mean? In this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, Stanford University professor Melissa Valentine joins McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle, along with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly, to discuss human-centered artificial intelligence: what it is, how it improves performance, and how it can help shift skittish employees' mindsets from “ugh” to “wow.”See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Right skills, right person, right role

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 26:33


    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 director Lucia Rahilly in conversation.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    The future of middle management

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 28:39


    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 of Work (Harvard Business Review Press, July 2023). On this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, authors Emily Field, Bryan Hancock, and Bill Schaninger talk with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the benefits the best managers can bring—and about how to rethink middle management roles for maximum ROI.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Making sense of generational stereotypes at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 21:49


    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 talk to global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about new research on generational preferences at work: what's myth, what matters, and how to manage the new multigenerational team.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Generative AI and the future of HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 26:09


    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 global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the promise and pitfalls of using gen AI in HR—from recruiting to performance management to chatbot-enabled professional growth. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 31:53


    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 talk to global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about how to develop rituals for the changing world of work—and what all of us stand to lose unless rituals are revitalized.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Talent in a changing market: What now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 22:47


    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 for privacy information

    Quiet quitting and performance management

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 24:48


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 27:06


    In this episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, McKinsey talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger speak with senior expert Phil Kirschner about the office space of the future: what workers want, what employers need, and how workplaces will need to change accordingly. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:06) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 27:07


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:06) > In this episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, McKinsey talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger speak with senior expert Phil Kirschner about the office space of the future: what workers want, what employers need, and how workplaces will need to change accordingly.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Stave off attrition with an internal talent marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 17:27


    There's a talent shortage and many jobs to fill. By using an internal talent marketplace, organizations can hire from within. The result is win-win. Emily Field, expert associate partner joins talent partners Bryan Hancock, Bill Schaninger, and McKinsey's global editorial director, Lucia Rahilly, to discuss. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 17:27) >

    Stave off attrition with an internal talent marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 17:28


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 17:27) > There's a talent shortage and many jobs to fill. By using an internal talent marketplace, organizations can hire from within. The result is win-win. Emily Field, expert associate partner joins talent partners Bryan Hancock, Bill Schaninger, and McKinsey's global editorial director, Lucia Rahilly, to discuss.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Is worker power on the rise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 21:44


    Quitting is up, and so are wages. As the Great Attrition persists, employer–employee dynamics appear to be changing. But who actually benefits—and how durably? Hear talent experts Bill Schaninger and Bryan Hancock share their thoughts on who has power, who doesn't – and why. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:44) >

    Is worker power on the rise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 21:44


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 21:44) > Quitting is up, and so are wages. As the Great Attrition persists, employer–employee dynamics appear to be changing. But who actually benefits—and how durably? Hear talent experts Bill Schaninger and Bryan Hancock share their thoughts on who has power, who doesn't – and why.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Talent at a turning point: How people analytics can help

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 25:11


    Rising resignations. Hybrid work. The diversity imperative. Leaders are navigating a talent market in flux. Today, hear from David Green, coauthor (with Jonathan Ferrar) of Excellence in People Analytics. He speaks with McKinsey's Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger about a talent market in the throes of changes—and how HR leaders can use people analytics to navigate the current inflection point successfully. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:11) >

    Talent at a turning point: How people analytics can help

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 25:13


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:11) > Rising resignations. Hybrid work. The diversity imperative. Leaders are navigating a talent market in flux. Today, hear from David Green, coauthor (with Jonathan Ferrar) of Excellence in People Analytics. He speaks with McKinsey's Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger about a talent market in the throes of changes—and how HR leaders can use people analytics to navigate the current inflection point successfully.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    How business should move forward in 2022 as the pandemic persists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 25:47


    In a wide-ranging discussion, hear Bryan and Bill discuss the Great Attrition, employee mental health and the significance of thoughtful middle managers as the pandemic persists. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:47) >

    How business should move forward in 2022 as the pandemic persists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 25:49


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:47) > In a wide-ranging discussion, hear Bryan and Bill discuss the Great Attrition, employee mental health and the significance of thoughtful middle managers as the pandemic persists.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 40:45


    Too often, LGBTQ+ 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 Schaninger about our latest research on how to better support our LGBTQ+ colleagues -- not just during Pride month, but year-round. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 40:45) >

    LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 40:48


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 40:45) > Too often, LGBTQ+ 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 Schaninger about our latest research on how to better support our LGBTQ+ colleagues -- not just during Pride month, but year-round.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Culture in the hybrid workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 34:34


    Hybrid is happening. Is your culture ready? Hear from McKinsey talent experts Bryan Hancock, Bill Schaninger and Brooke Weddle on the need to radically reshape culture for the hybrid workplace— and on how to get started. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:34) >

    Culture in the hybrid workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 34:34


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:34) > Hybrid is happening. Is your culture ready? Hear from McKinsey talent experts Bryan Hancock, Bill Schaninger and Brooke Weddle on the need to radically reshape culture for the hybrid workplace— and on how to get started.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Grabbing hold of the new future of work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 34:59


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:56) > The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped existing workforce trends and catalyzed new ones. Here's what's next—and what to do about it.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    Grabbing hold of the new future of work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 34:56


    The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped existing workforce trends and catalyzed new ones. Here’s what’s next—and what to do about it. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:56) >

    The elusive inclusive workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 33:08


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:07) > You've committed to fast progress on diversity. Are your talent practices helping--or hindering?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    The elusive inclusive workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 33:07


    You’ve committed to fast progress on diversity. Are your talent practices helping--or hindering? Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:07) >

    The elusive inclusive workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 33:07


    You’ve committed to fast progress on diversity. Are your talent practices helping--or hindering? Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:07) >

    The vanishing middle manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 28:45


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:44) > In the COVID-19 pandemic, middle management is once more under assault. But what do we stand to lose in a flatter future?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    The vanishing middle manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 28:44


    In the COVID-19 pandemic, middle management is once more under assault. But what do we stand to lose in a flatter future? Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:44) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 36:34


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:33) > The COVID-19 crisis has unleashed emotions at unprecedented scale and intensity. Here's how to help.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 36:33


    The COVID-19 crisis has unleashed emotions at unprecedented scale and intensity. Here’s how to help. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:33) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 36:33


    The COVID-19 crisis has unleashed emotions at unprecedented scale and intensity. Here’s how to help. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:33) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 36:33


    The COVID-19 crisis has unleashed emotions at unprecedented scale and intensity. Here’s how to help. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 36:33) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 35:18


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:18) > Automation will leave few roles untouched. McKinsey's Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on how to ensure you and your team thrive in the future of work.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 35:18


    Automation will leave few roles untouched. McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on how to ensure you and your team thrive in the future of work. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:18) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 35:18


    Automation will leave few roles untouched. McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on how to ensure you and your team thrive in the future of work. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:18) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 32:29


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:24) > McKinsey's Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on how the right data-driven approach can bolster sales-force performance -- and help HR draw a direct line from talent to value with the CEO.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 32:24


    McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on how the right data-driven approach can bolster sales-force performance -- and help HR draw a direct line from talent to value with the CEO. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:24) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 32:24


    McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on how the right data-driven approach can bolster sales-force performance -- and help HR draw a direct line from talent to value with the CEO. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:24) >

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 32:24


    McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on how the right data-driven approach can bolster sales-force performance -- and help HR draw a direct line from talent to value with the CEO. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:24) >

    The new science of talent: From roles to returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 26:18


    Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:17) > McKinsey's Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on the new technologies that help get the right people into the right roles fast -- generating higher returns, happier employees, and potentially, more women in the C-suite in the bargain.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

    The new science of talent: From roles to returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 26:17


    McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on the new technologies that help get the right people into the right roles fast -- generating higher returns, happier employees, and potentially, more women in the C-suite in the bargain. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:17) >

    The new science of talent: From roles to returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 26:17


    McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on the new technologies that help get the right people into the right roles fast -- generating higher returns, happier employees, and potentially, more women in the C-suite in the bargain. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:17) >

    The new science of talent: From roles to returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 26:17


    McKinsey’s Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger on the new technologies that help get the right people into the right roles fast -- generating higher returns, happier employees, and potentially, more women in the C-suite in the bargain. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:17) >

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