Today, over one-third of Europeans encounter barriers leading to lower employment rates, less productive roles, and slower career progression compared to their peers. Their futures are shaped by their parents’ socioeconomic past—at a cost to both them and society.
Our latest McKinsey research shows that by tapping into talent from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, Europe could bridge its skills gap, enhance workforce productivity, and boost the continent’s GDP by as much as 9 percent.
In a dedicated report, McKinsey has identified 21 initiatives companies can take across the employee life cycle to advance social mobility in Europe.
Learn more about our research and hear from our colleagues who are committed to fostering a more meritocratic workforce.
