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When will the COVID-19 pandemic end?

– This article updates our earlier perspectives on when the coronavirus pandemic will end. Transition toward normalcy in the United States remains most likely in the second quarter of 2021 and herd immunity in the third and fourth quarters, but the emergence of new strains and a slow start to vaccine rollout raise real risks to both timelines. We also add a perspective for the United Kingdom.
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The diversity imperative in retail
– Consumers are expecting more from brands than ever before, and the cost is high for retailers that don’t take action on... racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Organizing for the future: Nine keys to becoming a future-ready company
– To better organize for a postpandemic future, leaders should embrace nine imperatives that collectively explain “who... we are” as an organization, “how we operate,” and “how we grow.”
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The next normal arrives: Trends that will define 2021—and beyond
– The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and its effects will last. Here are some factors that business leaders should keep... in mind as they prepare for the next normal.
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COVID-19 vaccines meet 100 million uncertain Americans
– More than 100 million Americans are uncertain about vaccination. Public- and private-sector leaders can take action to support... adoption, including incremental investment in the range of $10 billion.

Coronavirus: Leading through the crisis

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Asia at the speed of light: An interview with the head of ReNew Power
– The energy transition will remake Asia, says Sumant Sinha, managing director of ReNew Power.
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Five Fifty: The skillful corporation
– With skill shortages looming, companies need multiple tactics to close the capability gap. Here are three keys to action.
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Emerging stronger, fitter, faster: The rise of the Asian corporation
– Leading CEOs in Asia explain how COVID-19 has accelerated five business trends in the region and why they’re confident that... unprecedented opportunities lie ahead.
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Speeding up to become even more consumer-obsessed: An interview with GSK’s Keith Choy
– The leader of GlaxoSmithKline’s Asia–Pacific Consumer Healthcare group describes how his organization is speeding... up to serve consumers, despite the heightened uncertainty of COVID-19.
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Reskilling China: Transforming the world’s largest workforce into lifelong learners
– China’s next challenge is to transform education and skills development to deliver the talent needed for an innovative,... digitized, postindustrial economy.
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Twelve highlights from our 2020 research
– These 12 charts distill some of the best research from the McKinsey Global Institute over the course of a year of shocks.
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COVID-19 has revived the social contract in advanced economies—for now. What will stick once the crisis abates?
– Massive government spending has sought to shield individuals from the economic consequences of the pandemic, reversing a long-term... trend of institutional pullback in the social contract.
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Climate risk and response in Asia
– In many ways, Asia is on the frontline of a changing climate. We analyze the extent of climate risk facing the region and effective... responses for adaptation and mitigation.
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The McKinsey Podcast on Business & Management
Welcome to the McKinsey Podcast, a business and management podcast featuring conversations with leading experts. The series features... topics ranging from leadership and change management to digital, analytics and deep-dives into specific regions and industries.
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