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2021 is officially behind us—with back-to-work just around the corner—so what better time to revisit our most popular articles of last year. Read on for the most-read pieces of 2021, which focused on the next normal beyond COVID-19, the future of work, and more.
When will the COVID-19 pandemic end?
1. When will the COVID-19 pandemic end?
The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly. What does it hold in store? Our analysis offers some scenarios to understand potential outcomes. We also look at the effects of boosters, the potential waning of vaccine efficacy, and new oral therapeutics. Transition toward normalcy  >
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COVID-19: Implications for business
2. COVID-19: Implications for business
Our latest perspectives on the coronavirus outbreak, the twin threats to lives and livelihoods, and how organizations can prepare for the next normal. Get updated  >
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3. 'Great Attrition' or 'Great Attraction'? The choice is yours
A record number of employees are quitting or thinking about doing so. Organizations that take the time to learn why—and act thoughtfully—will have an edge in attracting and retaining talent. Focus on the employee experience  >
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4. When will the COVID-19 pandemic end?
The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly. What does it hold in store? Our analysis offers some scenarios to understand potential outcomes. We also look at the effects of boosters, the potential waning of vaccine efficacy, and new oral therapeutics. Transition toward normalcy  >
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5. The next normal arrives: Trends that will define 2021—and beyond
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and its effects will last. Here are some factors that business leaders should keep in mind as they prepare for the next normal. Economy, business, and society  >
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6. Women in the Workplace 2021
A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, women in corporate America are even more burned out than they were last year—and increasingly more so than men. Despite this, women leaders are stepping up to support employee well-being and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, but that work is not getting recognized. That’s according to the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey, in partnership with LeanIn.Org. Download the full report  >
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7. Defining the skills citizens will need in the future world of work
To future-proof citizens' ability to work, they will require new skills—but which ones? A survey of 18,000 people in 15 countries suggests those that governments may wish to prioritize. Future-proof the workforce  >
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8. Back to the future? Airline sector poised for change post-COVID-19
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt. Respond quickly and decisively  >
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9. What employees are saying about the future of remote work
Employees want more certainty about postpandemic working arrangements—even if you don't yet know what to tell them. Explore survey findings  >
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10. Intentional learning in practice: A 3x3x3 approach
Learning can be honed through practice. Here's an effective strategy to continually learn, grow, and achieve development goals. Get intentional  >
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