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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company Not business as usual: The graduate’s guide to the changing world of work If you’re a recent grad embarking on your career path, the future of work looks different than it did a few years ago. Navigating these changes and understanding what they mean for your future can help you successfully transition from student to professional. Ready to hit the ground running at your new job or internship? Check out our special collection for new grads, and dive deeper with these insights and interviews to learn: how to find your sense of purpose at work how you can assess and develop your own attributes for optimal performance what Gen Z needs and expects when it comes to behavioral health what empowered employees love about hybrid work models Read more The search for purpose at work Purpose is personal, but companies play a critical role in how we express it. Why it matters, and more   Author Talks: Attributes—not skills—determine whether you 'cut it' or not Retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney explains why we react to stressors the way we do and how to achieve optimal performance. Hone your attributes   Addressing the unprecedented behavioral-health challenges facing Generation Z A series of consumer surveys and interviews conducted by McKinsey finds Gen Zers reporting the least positive life outlook, including lower levels of emotional and social well-being than older generations. Take a tailored approach   My leadership journey In our new interview series, participants from the private sector, academia, the arts, and other walks of life reflect on the people and experiences that helped shape them, and the setbacks that made them even more determined to succeed. Explore the collection The future of work after COVID-19 The pandemic accelerated existing trends in remote work, e-commerce, and automation, with up to 25 percent more workers than previously estimated potentially needing to switch occupations. Read the full report My Rookie Moment: Being bold McKinsey senior partners share stories of how taking the path less traveled, mustering up the confidence to lead a big presentation, going off script, and trusting their instincts helped them stretch their capabilities and achieve success. Watch the episode If we're all so busy, why isn't anything getting done? With endless meetings, incessant emails, and casts of thousands, companies have mastered the art of unnecessary interactions. Winning in the next normal requires much more focus on true collaboration. Collaborate and innovate   Hybrid work: Making it fit with your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy New research details what empowered employees love about hybrid work models and the risks to diversity, equity, and inclusion if managers get the evolving flexible workplace wrong. Meet in the middle   '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   Our future lives and livelihoods: Sustainable and inclusive and growing Growth for all, growth for good. Here, we offer a proposal for business, government, and society leaders. Explore and act   MORE FROM MCKINSEY Mind the Gap Curated reads for Gen Z—and their Z-curious colleagues. Subscribe to the free weekly email To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Emily Adeyanju, a digital editor based in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Organization alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007