Forbes

Why Flex Jobs are Next Big Thing for the Future of Work

In her column for Forbes, BCG’s Deborah Lovich discusses how the pandemic fueled the rapid growth of flexible jobs, particularly gig work. One difficulty gig workers face is they struggle to feel like part of the company—a problem BCG sought to resolve by establishing a talent pool of gig-type workers made of BCG alumni. Lovich describes flex jobs as one of the most interesting and promising new forms of work for both companies and employees.

Business Insider

BCG Named #1 Large Company for Career Growth in 2021

Business Insider reports that BCG was named the top large company for career growth in 2021 by Comparably, a careers website. “I get a seat at the table to solve some of the most exciting problems in the world,” a BCG employee said when discussing growth and development opportunities at the firm.

The National

Assets Under Management in the Middle East Reach $1.2 Trillion in 2020

BCG’s Harold Haddad told The National that the asset management industry’s resilience was tested last year, but it prevailed in the face of adversity and entered 2021 in a position of strength. One reason for the industry’s success was the growth in assets under management in the Middle East and Africa, which rose 12% in 2020, according to a recent BCG report.

Australian Financial Review

Global Assets Under Management Surpass $100 Trillion

The Australian Financial Review highlights the findings of a new report from BCG, which determined that global assets under management rose 11% in 2020 to reach $103 trillion. Despite this significant growth, fund managers only saw a 1% increase in profits. BCG’s Koen Alfrink explains that “there’s a higher pressure on margins that will continue into the future.”

Forbes

How to Talk to Your Skeptical Boss About Flexible Work

In her column for Forbes, BCG’s Deborah Lovich discusses ways to extend the benefits of working from home when offices reopen. Lovich suggests five points employees can raise with leadership to help maintain flexibility and autonomy in this new hybrid environment. In order to determine how best to adapt to new ways of working, Lovich writes, “we’ll need to experiment to shape the future of work we want to be a part of.”

Bloomberg Radio

BCG’s CEO on “The Great Resignation”

BCG’s CEO Rich Lesser joins Bloomberg Radio to discuss the troubling drop in the US labor force participation rate and gives his take on some of the possible causes, including disruptions from COVID-19 and the ongoing issue of childcare for working parents. Lesser calls the pandemic “a gigantic forced experiment” that has required companies and employees to rethink the ways they want to work, citing improvements in technology, agility, and flexibility that will have long-term effects on the workforce. “We’re seeing major change—years of change—compressed into this pandemic period about the nature of work in this country and around the world,” says Lesser.

Forbes

Rich Lesser, “CEO Whisperer,” on How Challenges Lead to Change

The Wall Street Journal profiles BCG CEO Rich Lesser as he nears the end of his nine-year tenure leading the firm. Lesser discusses his role as chief executive during a time of major transformation for BCG and the world and offers his thoughts on how leaders can avoid the “CEO bubble.” He also shares his advice for young consultants.

Forbes

The Future of Work Is Happening Now

In her column for Forbes, BCG’s Deborah Lovich advises business leaders on how to manage potential pushback when reopening offices. As COVID-19 has changed leadership structures and habits, Lovich says, “the time to listen to and involve employees in shaping the future of work is now.” She gives guidance on how leaders should commit to helping employees learn to work in new ways.

Yahoo! Finance

The Postpandemic Rebound for Business Travel

BCG’s Jason Guggenheim joins Yahoo! Finance Live to discuss how the changing landscape of travel will affect businesses in the coming years. He predicts business travel will return slowly and with structural changes, likely falling as much as 15% from 2019’s levels. Guggenheim references a BCG study looking at the factors that will influence the postpandemic rebound for business travel, including sustainability, efficiency, and the value of human interaction.

Financial Times and Forbes

World Financial Wealth Will Grow to Half a Quadrillion Dollars

BCG’s Anna Zakrzewski talks to the Financial Times and Forbes about BCG’s Global Wealth Report 2021: When Clients Take the Lead. The report predicts that wealthy countries, specifically in North America and Asia, will drive the global stock of financial wealth from $250 trillion to $315 trillion in the next five years. In the firm’s report, Zakrzewski urges wealth managers to differentiate clients “by their needs and to use behavioral insights to unlock new sources of value.”

Forbes

Getting Rid of Meetings in Four Steps

In her column for Forbes, BCG’s Deborah Lovich suggests that while pandemic-triggered lockdowns showed the benefits of remote meetings—they also revealed what we are missing from in-person interactions. Lovich proposes five steps for establishing effective and efficient meetings going forward.

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Power Ecosystem Presents Opportunities for Rooftop Solar

BCG’s Alex Dolya and Marko Lackovic write for The Jakarta Post about record-breaking renewable energy expansion in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and the immense economic and environmental opportunities this has for the region. Dolya and Lackovic say “successfully navigating that landscape will deliver remarkable opportunities for power industry operators and consumers alike.”