The podcast discusses the important talent themes of 2023 and how they could influence organizations in 2024, including the role of managers in a changing work environment, the significance of middle managers in hybrid work, creating new working norms to improve performance, and the future of HR and talent leaders in 2023 and 2024.
The importance of investing in middle managers and reshaping their roles to drive productivity, well-being, and culture transformation.
The need for organizations to find the right balance between remote work and in-person collaboration to address employee burnout and well-being concerns.
Deep dives
Key Point 1: The Impact of Gen AI on Talent Perspectives
Gen AI has been a significant topic across the C-suite. From a talent perspective, HR is finding relevant use cases in talent acquisition and service provision. Additionally, talent in roles like software coding and product development are experiencing changes and evolving skill requirements.
Key Point 2: The Year of the Manager
The year 2023 emphasizes the importance of middle managers in managing work transitions and taking care of teams. There is a need to invest in middle managers, reshape their roles, and provide opportunities for upskilling and career rotations. Organizations are recognizing that managers play a vital role in driving productivity, well-being, and culture transformation.
Key Point 3: Hybrid Work and Employee Well-being
Hybrid work has become the new normal, with office attendance stabilizing at around 30% below pre-pandemic levels. Organizations are finding a balance between accommodating employees' desires for remote work and providing in-person mentorship and collaboration. Employee burnout and well-being are critical concerns, and organizations are trying to create empathetic spaces, measure well-being, and take action to address the underlying drivers of burnout.
As the impetus of New Year’s resolutions starts to fade, the year’s real work begins. What can the dizzying pace of change in 2023 teach us about what’s next? Join McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle, in conversation with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly, as they speak about the trends that shaped last year’s talent landscape—and those poised to redefine its contours in 2024.