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Every senior management team today is investing in sustainability. The priorities of each business typically vary across sustainability dimensions: for some, environmental concerns are paramount; for others, social initiatives are the most important concern. And across industries and geographies, achieving effective governance and meeting compliance requirements are absolutely essential—although, in our experience, companies invest in…

Time is finite and leadership pressures are legion, particularly in the throes of change. Nevertheless, the best leaders persist in cultivating generosity with their teams—and they see a range of advantages as a result. On this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, McKinsey leaders and talent experts Brooke Weddle, Bryan Hancock, and Dana Maor  speak with…

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, those aspiring for a seasonal change in home design are shifting toward creating spaces that are rich in warmth and character. This year, we’re seeing bolder tones and natural materials to craft environments that feel both inviting and personal. This shift reflects a desire for spaces that…

Innovation and progress toward sustainability goals require creative thinking and bold action. And an ingrained willingness to test ideas, measure constantly, and adapt helps, too. EllisDon is embracing those characteristics and working toward ambitious sustainable construction goals, including targeting Gold level certification under the LEEDv4 Healthcare rating system, for its work on the Royal Columbian…

  2024 was a year of change. The election of a new Government heralded an historic budget and plans to overhaul employment legislation. Alongside this, facilities managers are striving to meet net zero, adopt new technologies and wrestle with the challenges of managing hybrid workplaces. What do you see as the main priorities for the…

Facilities managers have faced various challenges throughout 2024, including sustainability, labor shortages, and innovations in technology, all while ensuring building compliance standards. As sustainability efforts and technology innovations grew this year and labor shortages continued, facilities managers needed to ensure that they had the right tools to monitor and optimize their resources and chart the…