As organizations rapidly deploy generative AI tools, survey respondents expect significant effects on their industries and workforces.The latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the current state o...

At a glanceDuring the pandemic (2019–22), the US labor market saw 8.6 million occupational shifts, 50 percent more than in the previous three-year period. Most involved people leaving food services...

Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2023? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the development, possible uses, and industry effects of advanced technologies.A...

Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity. We take a first look at where business value could accrue and the potential impacts on the workforce.AI has permeated our lives inc...

BCG’s 2023 Global Investor Survey finds that investors are optimistic about the next three years, pinning their hopes on stronger GDP growth and cooling inflation. Their medium-term bullishness and...

The milestone that most observers use to measure the progress of quantum computing is known as quantum advantage—the point when a quantum machine outperforms the most powerful classical computer po...

Among the advanced technologies racing to solve big problems, synthetic biology stands out. Syn-bio, as it is known—the design and engineering of biological systems to create and improve processes ...

This is the first in a series of articles highlighting how deep tech—the problem-driven application of advanced technologies to address large-scale issues—can help deliver superior value and growth...

UK corporations face significant pressure to make progress on decarbonisation. Simply setting targets is no longer enough. Regulators, investors, and customers are increasingly expecting corporatio...

01 The Innovation Race: Winners Are Investing NowAt a GlanceExecutives forecast a 10% compound annual growth rate for engineering and R&D spending through 2026, fueled by investments in digital eng...

Together, the five forces reshaping work confront us with two questions. First, what will it take in this new era for individuals to reach their full potential at work? Second, how can firms close ...

The pandemic has undoubtedly triggered lasting changes when it comes to work. Many workers were part of a forced experiment in remote working that has shifted perceptions about such arrangements. O...

A lot can happen in a year. Traditionally in tech, value is determined by innovation and revenue growth. This year, macroeconomic and geopolitical factors have played an outsized role. When we wrot...

In briefThe technology underpinning ChatGPT will transform work and reinvent business.Advances in language-based AI – the technology that powers applications like ChatGPT – are ushering in a new er...

In briefThe role of the COO has grown increasingly complex and includes delivering hyper-personalized services, cost effectively and sustainably.Although COOs leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) ...

Is work evolving in ways that support people?The future of work is evolving in real time as organizations endure profound change on compressed timelines. Companies are experiencing supply chain str...

The AI opportunityEvery time you use a wayfinding app to get from point A to point B, use dictation to convert speech-to-text, or unlock your phone using face ID…you’re relying on AI. And companies...

The pace of change is acceleratingAccess to data and digital technology is changing the game. New operating models are springing up everywhere. The workforce is having to learn new skills, constant...

HR is in a state of flux. Global volatility and uncertainty has driven a focus on how to steer through the next few years but increase the business value from HR. It is a journey from flux to flow....

Overview:The Future of healthcare report examines signals of change related to workforce, economic and supply chain challenges, increased consumerism, market convergence and the evolving role of da...

As the world strives to meet net zero targets, the chemicals sector has a key role to play, by reducing its emissions and helping other sectors do the same.The very nature of the processes within c...

The mining and metals industry has played a pivotal role through history and now it must play a crucial role in a global revolution no less momentous than the others before it. If we are to stand a...

Humanity’s road to net zero emissions runs through the city. More than half of us live in urban areas, a proportion expected to rise to two-thirds by 2050. While cities only occupy 3 percent of the...

The report Generative AI models — the risks and potential rewards in business examines what the future holds for ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications, including ho...