The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted labor markets globally during 2020. The short-term consequences were sudden and often severe: Millions of people were furloughed or lost jobs, and others rapidly adjusted to working from home as offices closed. This
McKinsey Global Institute report on the future of work after COVID-19 assesses the lasting impact of the pandemic on labor demand, the mix of occupations and the workforce skills required in eight countries with diverse economic and labor market models.