Professor Jonah Berger explains why we hold on to things we don’t need.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Psychology of Hoarding | Jonah Berger

The rapid pace of technological change is making a big impact on hiring. Some organizations are dynamically securing freelance workers through platform apps like Upwork and Freelancer. Other companies are investing heavily in work enabled by artificial intelligence. John Winsor and Jin Paik say these structural changes call for a reimagining of your talent Read more about What the New Freelance Economy Means for Your Talent Strategy[…]

Nordic countries represent just 3 percent of global software demand, yet they have become home to Europe’s fastest-growing software funding hub. Source: McKinsey What’s driving the Nordic countries’ software export surge?

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win. Source: McKinsey The Read more about The McKinsey Crossword: Double-Talk | No. 164[…]

Expedia Group powers many other companies’ travel interfaces and inventories. Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia for Business, outlines the elements of a great corporate partnership. Source: McKinsey Travel Disruptors: Capturing B2B growth

Setting up a new call center might seem straightforward—just get some phones, hire some agents, and start taking calls. However, there is far more to it once you factor in considerations surrounding call center compliance. Simply put, you can’t just read the rules set out by regulatory bodies like the … New Call Center? Read more about New Call Center? Avoid These Call Center Compliance Pitfalls[…]

In a wide-ranging interview with Wharton Dean Erika James, professor Mike Useem discusses his unique journey through academia and why leadership skills are critical for all ages.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton What I’ve Learned: Michael Useem

2024 looks uncertain: inflation has come down but long-term interest rates remain high; retail sales are relatively stable; manufacturing continues to contract; geopolitical concerns are on the rise. Source: McKinsey Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, December 2023

The best companies don’t just outgrow their competitors—they out-innovate them as well. Here’s why innovative growth matters. Source: McKinsey Are you an innovative grower?

The global coleader of Leap by McKinsey discusses the firm’s latest global survey, which finds that business leaders and investors are bullish on building new businesses. Source: McKinsey Now is the time to create new corporate ventures: A conversation with McKinsey’s Paul Jenkins