McKinsey People & Organizational Performance

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Listen in to learn how to navigate a fast-changing business landscape and prepare for the future of work by turning talent into competitive advantage. McKinsey talent experts Brooke Weddle and Bryan Hancock lead discussions with globally recognized experts and thought leaders on talent, transformational change, and leadership development.

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Apr 29, 2026

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Making sense of generational stereotypes at work 06.07.2023

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,...

Generative AI and the future of HR 05.06.2023

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-e...

Workplace rituals: Recapturing the power of what we’ve lost 25.01.2023

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 revit...

Talent in a changing market: What now? 08.12.2022

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 26.10.2022

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 27.07.2022

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...

Stave off attrition with an internal talent marketplace 27.04.2022

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....

Is worker power on the rise? 04.04.2022

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 pr...

Talent at a turning point: How people analytics can help 24.02.2022

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 ho...

How business should move forward in 2022 as the pandemic persists 27.01.2022

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 30.06.2021

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 LGB...

Culture in the hybrid workplace 11.06.2021

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 13.05.2021

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

The elusive inclusive workplace 23.03.2021

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 vanishing middle manager 05.02.2021

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

Grief, loss, burnout: Talking about complex feelings at work 08.12.2020

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

Today’s skills, tomorrow’s jobs: The reskilling imperative 30.10.2020

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

Next-level sales talent: HR’s message to the CEO 24.02.2020

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

The new science of talent: From roles to returns 10.12.2019

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

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