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Imagine running a factory that assembles electronic devices. Your operators work in highly interdependent teams on the assembly lines, and they’re dealing with a fundamental technological change that you recently implemented. Robotic arms and automated machines were put in place to streamline the assembly process, replacing several tasks previously performed by hand. Now, the robotic…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2023. Eric Harbin, OSHA Region 6 administrator, presented the preliminary data for “OSHA’s Top 10” during the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans. Fall Protection – General Requirements remains at the top of the…

Return to office means facility managers must work hard to make an inviting workplace. Here are tips on how to do that. According to a 2023 report from Resume Builder, 90 percent  of companies will return to the office by the end of 2024. What’s more, nearly 30 percent of leaders will threaten to do…

In 2022, losses, fines, and legal expenses for nonfinancial risks cost the banking industry $19 billion, bringing the total price tag for nonfinancial risks to more than $460 billion since 2010. Nonfinancial risks—those that emerge from people, processes, systems, and external events—are challenging to manage for all institutions, and executives are faced with a constantly…

With the rise of more technical roles across industries and sectors, and a shortage of people to fill them, skills-based hiring could help organizations access new talent pools. This episode of McKinsey Talks Talent explores the opportunities to do so, with McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle in conversation with global editorial director Lucia…

The UK is headed for a roadblock. According to the 2023 Progress Report issued by the Climate Change Committee, “the UK is failing to make progress on the net zero transition on nearly every measure”. Hands up who is not surprised? We are facing two rather pressing problems. One is the potential overheating of the…