A state-of-the-art survey unveils widespread workforce and HR trends, serving as a comprehensive benchmark for the European HR landscape and offering key insights for HR leaders. Source: McKinsey HR Monitor 2025

The global trade system is rife with uncertainty—but businesses can’t afford to remain frozen. Here’s how leaders can take action with tariff and trade policies in flux. Source: McKinsey Tariffs and trade: Preparing for the unpredictable

Return-to-office mandates are on the rise. A labor economist explains why this trend isn’t sustainable and why a work-from-anywhere model could yet be the future of work. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: Return to the office, or work from anywhere?

Wharton research shows that while “firm-driven search” helps less visible startups compete for talent, it often leads to higher turnover.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Hiring Trade-off Behind Startup Growth

Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics breaks down how companies are using the First Sale Rule to lower import tariffs.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How the First Sale Rule Helps Offset Tariff Costs

Seth Partnow discusses advanced basketball simulations, in-game analytics, and evaluating NBA draft success through data science.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Using Data to Model NBA Performance With Seth Partnow

The advanced industrial manufacturing workforce is retiring, and new workers need training for complex roles. Reducing time to proficiency could be critical to unlocking increased productivity. Source: McKinsey Investing in the manufacturing workforce to accelerate productivity

The first few months in the chief risk officer role are critical to lay the foundation for success. By practicing six habits, CROs can differentiate themselves from day one. Source: McKinsey Accelerating impact from day one: A guide for new CROs

Potential shortfalls in networking optics supply could hinder data center and AI expansion. How can players boost supply and seize growth opportunities, especially in high-bandwidth transceivers? Source: McKinsey Opportunities in networking optics: Boosting supply for data centers

New research from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang shows how rejection dampens job-seeking persistence for women in male-dominated fields.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Women Are Leaving Male-dominated STEM