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.

'Human-centered AI' is discussed in this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent. The speakers address concerns about job loss and macroeconomic impacts, explore the role of user interface in AI integration, analyze biases and resistance to AI adoption, discuss ways to unleash employees and improve organizational design with AI, and explore the challenges of data segmentation in AI.

McKinsey partner Bryan Hancock discusses skills-based hiring with a focus on evaluating job candidates based on their skills. The podcast explores the rise of skill-based hiring, shifting career paths, skills-based learning, talent diversity challenges, and upskilling initiatives.

Authors Emily Field, Bryan Hancock, and Bill Schaninger discuss the pivotal role of middle managers in organizational success. They explore redefining middle management roles, offering alternative career tracks, addressing gender dynamics, valuing employees, and balancing process efficiency with mission-driven approaches.

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, and how to manage the new multigenerational team.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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-enabled professional growth. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Learn about the importance of workplace rituals in creating a sense of community and belonging among employees. Explore how the pandemic has impacted in-person rituals and the rise of remote rituals to combat loneliness. Discover various workplace rituals like Mindful Mondays and team-building exercises that foster connection and purpose within organizations.

Talent experts Bonnie Dowling, Bryan Hancock, and Bill Schaninger discuss the importance of flexibility in the volatile talent landscape. They explore shifts in job preferences, workforce motivations, and the concept of 'quiet quitting'. The impact of wages on retention and the job market disparity is also analyzed, highlighting the challenges faced by companies in attracting and retaining talent.

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

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 for privacy information