Quick Hits Claudia Sheinbaum—the first woman to be elected president of Mexico—will begin her term of office on October 1, 2024. President-elect Sheinbaum has appointed Marath Baruch Bolaños Lopez to be Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare and a member of her cabinet. President-elect Sheinbaum’s labor and employment agenda includes,…
Homeowners worried they could face a financial shortfall in retirement are already considering using their property wealth to fund their plans. While equity release could provide a capital injection to reach retirement goals, it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons first. According to a survey conducted by the…
There are many reasons why an employer may wish to change the terms of an employment contract. However, where the change is unfavourable to the employee, particularly in relation to pay or benefits, the employee in question might not give their consent to the proposals. If the issue cannot be…
In this episode of Deal Volume, McKinsey’s podcast on private markets, McKinsey partner and host Brian Vickery speaks with senior partner Ben Ellencweig. Ben leads alliances and partnerships for QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, and spends much of his time working with private equity (PE) firms and their portfolio companies. In this…
Organizational health is a moving target. Leaders at today’s healthiest organizations don’t run them the same way that the C-suite did in 2003, when McKinsey launched the Organizational Health Index (OHI).We created the index to help organizations gain vital insights into whether they have the right practices in place to…
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On a hectic Friday in October 2016, Josh Domingues wondered if he had made a mistake quitting the security of a well-paying job managing contracts for professional hockey players to start a new venture selling nearly expired groceries at discount prices. After all, a trial run of the 27-year-old entrepreneur’s…
If you know anyone who has suffered from dementia, you will understand what a cruel illness it can be. From forgetting simple things to aspects of your loved one’s personality changing, dementia can completely transform a person you thought you knew. However, as you might’ve seen in the news, new…
We are excited to announce the new Outlook for Windows is now generally available for commercial customers and will now receive full support from Microsoft's support channels, including Assisted Support! The new Outlook for Windows combines rich productivity features and the latest innovations: Enjoy a familiar, more productive, and seamless way to…
As McKinsey has written previously, public and private investments to rapidly expand the United States semiconductor industry will total more than $250 billion by 2032. This investment brings with it more than 160,000 new job openings in engineering and technician support alongside additional openings in related construction craft jobs, according…
Trust is a valuable commodity in the business world. When customers trust that their data is safe, they are more likely to remain loyal and even recommend your services to others. Data privacy consultants help businesses create robust privacy policies that reassure customers their information is in safe hands. …
To successfully transform your organization digitally, you must have a clear understanding of both strategy execution and strategy implementation. Often organizations will confuse Strategy Execution – the act of identifying and designing its strategy and the portfolio of projects necessary to realize that strategy – with Strategy Implementation – the act of actually spinning up and running […] The post Strategy Execution vs. Strategy Implementation: What Are the Differences? appeared first on Accelare.
Former President Donald Trump has long regarded the stock market as a barometer for success, constantly touting record highs during his time in office and still bragging incessantly about the “beautiful” stock market on his watch. However, what many commentators miss is not just the 40 record highs the stock…
The Second Russian-African Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club was held at a high academic level and aroused wide media interest both in Russia and Tanzania. The African participants of the conference expressed a strong interest in continuing this work. In late July 2024, the Valdai Discussion Club held its…
Neil Webb/Ikon Images Harvard Business School professor Theodore Leavitt emphasized the customer impact of benefits when he famously argued that people don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill; they want a quarter-inch hole.1 Although his idea is straightforward, many companies still fail to appreciate how embracing a benefits-driven approach can…
Quick Hits On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4–3 decision, ruled that the Michigan Legislature violated the Michigan Constitution in 2018 by adopting voter-initiated laws and later amending the previously adopted laws in the same legislative session. The high court’s ruling reinstates the 2018 voter-initiated versions…
Traditional passwords are increasingly vulnerable, leading to potential security breaches. Fortunately, there’s a promising development—Microsoft offers multifactor authentication (MFA) without a smartphone using secure, passwordless device access. As we look ahead to the upcoming school year in many places across the northern hemisphere, educational institutions face a daunting security landscape.…
Sir Ian McKellen recently stepped down from his role in the West End theatre show, Player Kings, a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, after a serious accident during the play. The legendary actor was performing a fight scene when he lost his footing and fell from the stage. Theatre…
Analysing the past sheds light on the present resurgence of research on human development. That’s the lesson of a new study by Professor Nick Hopwood, from the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, that is published in the Journal of the History of Biology. The paper discusses the flourishing…
The central role that family plays in the lives of Indians cannot be overemphasized. This is just as true in business. In India, family-owned businesses (FOBs) contribute more than 75 percent of national GDP, one of the highest percentages in the world, and this is likely to rise to 80…
The reaction of Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing, voiced essentially in unison by states which are organisationally independent and despite the lack of any special coordination on their part, is not only not accidental, it is quite natural: it reflects a common or very similar vision of strategic threats and challenges…
The European Union (EU) has set ambitious decarbonization goals for all member states: at least a 55 percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and at least a 42.5 percent—although aiming for 45 percent—share of renewable energy consumption based on the Renewable Energy Directive…
Topics Column Our expert columnists offer opinion and analysis on important issues facing modern businesses and managers. More in this series subscribe-icon Subscribe Share Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images As hybrid work programs continue to grow in popularity and full-time office work declines, many leaders and companies are still…
Quick Hits Louisiana’s statute of limitations for employment-related tort actions has been doubled to two years from the day an injury or damage is sustained. The law took effect on July 1, 2024, and is prospective only. Employers must provide breaks to workers under sixteen years of age whose shifts…
We are excited to partner with GitHub to empower their more than 100 million developers to build AI applications directly from GitHub.com with seamless integrations with Codespaces and Microsoft Visual Studio Code. Microsoft is empowering developers to become AI developers, bringing Azure AI industry leading models to the global GitHub community of…
When you received your last promotion or pay rise, your first instinct might have been to celebrate by splashing out on a new gadget, booking a holiday or allocating more of your money to your disposable income. However, if you overlook reviewing your finances, “lifestyle creep” could affect your ability…
Google joined several other U.S. technology companies in filing an amicus brief in Dada v NSO Group Technologies.
In the fifth installment of the McKinsey Action 9 Fireside Chat series, McKinsey partner Darius Bates chats with Byron Auguste, cofounder and CEO of Opportunity@Work, to discuss how the organization is changing the talent marketplace to enable workers, who are skilled through alternative routes (STARs) rather than four-year college degrees,…
In recent years, the intense pressure professional athletes endure has come under scrutiny, highlighted by incidents like gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and tennis player Naomi Osaka stepping back from the French Open, both citing mental health reasons. As Biles told reporters at the time, “Whenever…
Topics Column Our expert columnists offer opinion and analysis on important issues facing modern businesses and managers. More in this series subscribe-icon Subscribe Share Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images What does it take to produce an award-winning AI initiative? Scotiabank — officially the Bank of Nova Scotia, and one…
Quick Hits The King’s Speech of 17 July 2024 detailed the UK government’s upcoming priorities and proposals. This includes the Employment Rights Bill and draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Among the proposed policies were several significant employment-related bills, and we have set out below the key proposals. If enacted,…
Taking a lump sum out of your pension could provide you with more financial freedom. Yet, it could also land you with a large and unexpected tax bill. Read on to find out what you need to know about tax and withdrawing lump sums from your pension. Your pension withdrawals…
Cooperation between Russia and African countries in the field of cloud technologies seems quite promising. The fact is that in Africa there is a great need for such cloud technology solutions, since today many government agencies in African countries are forced, for the most part, to use Google’s cloud services,…
Remote work is here to stay and has completely changed how we do our jobs. While offering the flexibility and convenience that many employees love, it also brings its challenges. One of the biggest could be employee disengagement. Since this is a hot topic online, we thought we’d dive into…
Nick Purser/Ikon Images Recent pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has caused many leaders to focus on the broader topic of allyship. These leaders want to be better allies and encourage their teams to do the same. In politically charged environments, however, leaders may find the mountain of…
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January 1, 2024 and some U.S. nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations are still debating how the CTA applies to them. This article provides newly-formed and existing nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations with a general overview of their CTA compliance obligations and exemptions. For information…
Quick Hits OSHA announced that it intends to release a proposed rule for a workplace violence prevention in healthcare and social service facilities in December 2024. The proposed rule will most likely apply to work performed in hospitals, medical centers, residential treatment centers, nursing homes, mental health centers, and private…
At Microsoft for Startups, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of AI startups. We understand the significant capital and resources required for AI development. That’s why we’ve partnered with Village Global to offer up to $350,000 in Azure Credits to startups participating in their Velocity program. These credits…
In a historic victory, the Labour Party won a majority in the 4 July 2024 general election. After 14 years of Conservative government, you might be wondering what the change means for you and your financial plan. Since Keir Starmer took office, a day has barely passed without headlines speculating…
In evaluating what type of go-to-market approach to use in introducing a new SaaS product to potential buyers, a founder likely will look closely at whether product-led growth (PLG) is the most effective strategy. If that’s the choice, a founder will then have to decide between two PLG pricing models:…