Our Latest Thinking on People Strategy

Companies must reenvision leadership development, talent development, and reskilling and upskilling strategies. Explore BCG’s latest thinking on people strategy to learn what the future of work means for your business.

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Reinventing Work

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The Future of Work Revolves Around Talent

BCG’s latest global employer survey reveals that finding and keeping employees are among the top reasons that organizations are supporting new workforce initiatives.

On-Demand Workforce

Leadership Development and Organizational Culture

The Value of Human Sponsorship

Ulrike Schwarz-Runer, a managing director and senior partner and BCG's general counsel, shares her reflections on the value of having a mentor, though she believes this term to be inadequate.


Leadership Strategy in Forbes


By Debbie Lovich

Read Debbie’s recent columns below or visit the full collection on Forbes

Talent Development, Reskilling, and Upskilling

Talent Is the Great Antidote to Uncertainty | Rectangle

Talent Is the Great Antidote to Uncertainty

Attracting the right talent—and optimizing the skills of the current workforce—creates a “people advantage” that can help an organization navigate these uncertain times.

Five Hiring Tips Every Company (And Job Seeker) Should Know

To keep up with a rapidly evolving job market, hiring practices must also change. BCG managing director and partner Nithya Vaduganathan shares how to cultivate an inclusive work culture, inspire productivity, and unleash talent hiding in plain sight.

BCG and Bloomberg on Shifting Work

BCG’s Allison Bailey, Debbie Lovich, and Karalee Close shared their thoughts on the future of work at a recent Bloomberg Live event. They explained why leaders should take advantage of the current clean-sheet opportunity to broadly, intentionally, and boldly rethink what work is and how we do it.

How Should We Rethink Work?

How Have Employee Expectations About Work Changed?

What’s the Value at Stake for Businesses in Shifting Work?

What Is Our Advice for Clients About Shifting Work?

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Higher Ed Must Go All In on Digital

By investing in the cloud, data, and analytics, institutions can improve student success, operational efficiency, and innovation in research and learning.

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