June 5, 2021Have you just graduated, or are you about to? Or maybe someone else in your life has? It’s commencement season for high schools and colleges in many places around the globe. Here’s a primer on what new grads need to know about the working world. Explore our special graduate’s guide or take a closer look at topics like: The future of work—remote, hybrid, and in-person—plus what people are thinking as they peer ahead Learning as a skill to develop over time (and what it can do for your career) How CEOs and other leaders are thinking about talent, customer experience, digital trends, global forces, and more Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace Well-being, stress management, and finding meaning The future of work after COVID-19 The most fundamental skill: Intentional learning and the career advantage Keeping McDonald’s ‘relevant’: An interview with CEO Chris Kempczinski Fit for the postpandemic future: Unilever’s Leena Nair on reinventing how we work Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector The case for inclusive growth How to turn everyday stress into ‘optimal stress’ Making work meaningful: A leader’s guide Innovation: Your launchpad out of the COVID-19 crisis McKinsey Careers Problem solvers and creative thinkers. Engineers and new business builders. Put your talents to use where opportunities are limitless and every day makes a difference, whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional. Learn more