We've spent the past 20 years enhancing our flexibility programs, and the variety of options keeps growing.
Resources for designing your flex program
Flexibility counselors offer one-on-one coaching and advice to consultants interested in designing flexible work arrangements. These counselors can also connect you to others who have successfully managed a flexible program similar to the one you have in mind.
All consultants have access to McKinsey’s Flexibility Intranet. This popular resource includes successful case examples and video testimonials, guidance on the flexible work models most likely to work in different situations and at varying tenures, formal policies (relating to flexible working, maternity leave, Take Time, and leaves of absence), and the steps to designing a flexible program. It also includes tips and resources on how to work more flexibly with clients and on client teams.
Support specifically for parents
Our commitment to parents has been recognized by Working Mother magazine, which has consistently ranked us as one of the 100 best companies for working mothers and as one of the 10 best companies for paternity leave.
Working Mother specifically recognized us for:
- our extensive leave benefits for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents
- coaching and support provided by a dedicated mothers' network manager
- a “phase back” option that allows consultants to ease back into work after coming back from maternity leaves
Many offices have a moms' network, which provides opportunities for local support and networking; a woman partner who acts as a dedicated mothers' network point person, who provides coaching and advice to consultants as they go on and return from maternity leaves; and a McKinsey moms' guidebook which include tips, advice, and resources.
Read more about finding the right balance at McKinsey.