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As 2021 draws to a close, we’re revisiting our most popular articles of the year in a series that spans the best of McKinsey Quarterly, the McKinsey Global Institute, the New at McKinsey blog, and more—we even feature an Editor’s Choice category. Today, we give you our best-read pieces on diversity and inclusion, which revolve around women in the workplace, racial equity, and more. Read on for our full top 10, and subscribe to our weekly Intersection newsletter for even more insight on diversity, gender equality, and inclusion.
Women in the Workplace 2021
1. Women in the Workplace 2021
A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, women in corporate America are even more burned out than they were last year—and increasingly more so than men. Despite this, women leaders are stepping up to support employee well-being and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, but that work is not getting recognized. That’s according to the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey, in partnership with LeanIn.Org. Download the full report  >
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Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector
2. Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector
Advancing racial equity in the workplace is a system-level challenge—ranging from the structural inequities of geography to underrepresentation in industries and jobs that could create additional opportunity to the behaviors of the workplace itself. Read the full report  >
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Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity
3. Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity
New research reveals the barriers that Black talent in the film and TV industry faces, the economic fallout, and solutions for creating a more inclusive, equitable workplace. Take concerted action  >
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4. Seven charts that show COVID-19’s impact on women’s employment
For International Women’s Day 2021, we look back at the harm that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought on women’s employment trends—and a glimpse of how to restore progress. Explore the data  >
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5. The economic state of Black America: What is and what could be
Closing racial gaps across the economy is not only about righting historic wrongs. It is also about choosing a more dynamic future and realizing the full potential of a massively underutilized source of talent, to the benefit of all Americans. Address the disparities  >
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6. The Black experience at work in charts
A research-driven look at Black Americans at work reveals profound inequities. Companies that redouble efforts to address this will improve their culture for all employees. Dig into the data  >
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7. For mothers in the workplace, a year (and counting) like no other
As Mother’s Day approaches, we look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a reckoning between career ambitions and family aspirations for many women, and what companies can do to help them. Get back on track  >
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8. America 2021: The opportunity to advance racial equity
To America’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers: the task of building a more perfect society needs your help. Drive inclusive growth  >
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9. A $300 billion opportunity: Serving the emerging Black American consumer
There’s a big market to be unearthed if companies meet the real needs of Black consumers. Look beneath the surface  >
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10. Being transgender at work
Although corporate America has stepped up its public support of LGBTQ+ rights, it still has a long road ahead to foster a truly inclusive environment for transgender employees. Improve their experience  >
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