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on 15 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Industry stakeholders can take steps to better understand the needs and preferences of GLP-1 patients who seek to address one—and often multiple—aesthetic concerns.

on 14 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Closing the healthcare worker shortage gap could eliminate 7 percent of the global disease burden and add $1.1 trillion to the global economy.

on 13 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

on 13 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Survey results highlight Americans’ willingness to change jobs and occupations—if they can gain the needed skills.

on 12 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Gen AI is set to create significant value across sectors, and Africa has an opportunity to leapfrog other regions to capitalize on this transformative technology.

on 12 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Centralizing business activities in global centers has transformed the efficiency of big enterprises. Next, these talent HQs have the power to become key sources of strategic competitive advantage.

on 12 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Updating technology is essential but perceived as costly and difficult. Here’s our guide for property and casualty carriers.

on 12 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Family-owned businesses in South Africa are outperforming market averages. The best of them are on par with and, in some cases, outpacing global counterparts. Three areas set these leaders apart.

on 12 May 2025 at 12:00 am

In India, Nigeria, and Kenya, distinct but systemic challenges prevent women from reaching leadership roles at scale. The countries could learn from each other to accelerate progress toward equity.

on 9 May 2025 at 12:00 am

We don’t always take the time to see our parents as people, but after her mother’s death, one writer embarks on a journey to both celebrate and understand her mother’s life.

on 9 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Companies globally say they see room for improvement in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), a new McKinsey survey shows. But a few are bucking the trend with smarter, more effective capabilities.

on 8 May 2025 at 12:00 am

As new business challenges and realities emerge, leaders must revisit how, when, and where they are spending their time and energy.

on 8 May 2025 at 12:00 am

A new report, Sporting Goods 2025, explores key themes that will shape the market and highlights consumer trends that could represent paths to growth.

on 8 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Women are increasingly recognized as the new face of wealth, but industry players have yet to fully capture the growth opportunity presented by the rising share of assets controlled by women.

on 8 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Biopharma companies are under pressure to boost their output, but complex, fragile production processes are holding them back. AI and analytics could offer a cure for the industry’s ills.

on 7 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Chinese consumers are coming to terms with the “new reality.”

on 7 May 2025 at 12:00 am

CEOs sit at the nexus of strategy, finance, and operations, which makes them uniquely positioned to champion for and build resilience that can protect their companies from—and take advantage of—disruption.

on 7 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Insights from Global Insurance Report 2025 show unlocking the insurance distribution opportunity is critical to further driving sustainable growth.

on 7 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Earl Weaver was one of baseball’s most successful—and unconventional—managers. A new biography explores the unorthodox strategies and fiery personality that defined his legendary career.

on 7 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Renowned business leader John Chambers says AI disruption is this generation’s internet revolution.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

US healthcare organizations could save up to $700 million annually—and improve care—by reducing frontline-nurse turnover through strengthened manager support.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Employers and real estate companies can make a sea change in working patterns work for them.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Recently announced ODA reductions create a clear call to action, including in initiative prioritization, productivity improvements, and reassessing the design of the current system.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Five core practices can help federal leaders handle management challenges and achieve tangible impact in their roles.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing risk and resilience. Chief risk officers can benefit from examining their innate operating models—and understanding when they need to change.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

National productivity growth is a matter of few firms taking bold strategic action rather than millions of firms raising efficiency.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Three experts discuss the challenges corporate boards face in managing growing geopolitical risk, and how to tackle them.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

A new era of growth awaits African telcos, but to reach the continent’s next 500 million users, operators will need bold, forward-thinking strategic choices in four key areas.

on 6 May 2025 at 12:00 am

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

on 5 May 2025 at 12:00 am

The economic principles of valuation don’t change that much, but McKinsey Partner Tim Koller explains why they remain more critical than ever as executives seek to address digital, geopolitical, climate, and other trends affecting their businesses.