Not every #merger or #acquisition calls for large-scale transformation. But many deals represent catalysts for substantial change and value creation. Four factors are key for leaders to focus on if they want transformational M&A to succeed➡mck.co/3OowrY7

COUNTER-OFFERS: SHOULD YOU ACCEPT? In today’s competitive market, counter-offers are commonplace as companies strive to retain their best talent. However, the reality is that the majority of employees who choose to accept them still end up leaving within six months.

The world is on the cusp of a new era, and Asia is at the center of these changes. A new set of rules is coming and new playbooks will be needed. Hear Chris Bradley and Jeongmin Seong discuss why it is an exciting time for Asia ➡️ mck.co/49bLEn8

Becoming a high-potential candidate for the top job takes preparation, persistence, and an understanding of the selection process. It starts with asking the question: Why do I want to be the CEO? Learn more: mck.co/3HJRVej #CEOExcellenceBook

Pressures from the global economy saw investors favour caution in their dealings over the last year. As a result, major M&A activity fell off a cliff for much of 2023. However this wasn't a trend that was mirrored by deals involving the consulting sector. consultancy.uk/news/36416/con…

#Hybrid work is here to stay, but office attendance varies by industry. In large firms in the knowledge economy—like professional services, information, and finance industries—employees tend to go to the #office fewer days per week. Learn more ➡ mck.co/RE2023

📋 When evaluating companies, investors ranked innovation and emerging technologies, such as AI, the metaverse and blockchain, among their top five priorities. Our latest Global Investor Survey shows that, despite risk, a faster adoption of #AI is seen as critical to the value

A study of thousands of 360-degree assessments shows that women are perceived every bit as effective as men — and higher on most leadership skills. So why are so few women holding top positions? s.hbr.org/44zccMu

⬆️ As #AI advances, organisations are exploring scalable use cases. However most workers aren’t sure what that means for them. Putting people at the heart of their strategy with these five "early days" priorities can set up their #workforce for success: pwc.to/47ULIag

Companies that proactively instill emotional resilience in their workforce produce better outcomes than organizations that are purely reactive. Find out more: on.bcg.com/3OGELTd

These 2024 #recruitmenttrends will help recruitment businesses hire the right talent to better capitalise on opportunities presented to them, amid all the current uncertainty. - Proactive engagement - Advanced screening - Flexible workplaces - D&I - Data-centric recruiting

A 2015 study found that companies with greater ethnic and racial diversity in management were 35% more likely to have above-average financial returns. s.hbr.org/3PeRWdu

Tech is widely regarded as the primary source of change and the pace of technology disruption is expected to accelerate even more in the coming year, but many CEOs are reporting that they thrive in an environment with high levels of disruption. consultancy-me.com/news/7628/ceos…

Nearly three in five whitecollar employees report using generative AI on a weekly basis. Experts from @TheOWForum discuss the latest report on How Generative AI Is Transforming Business and Society. Read more > owy.mn/3HigjDx #GenerativeAI #AI #Workforce

#GenAI is rapidly becoming an integral part of business ecosystems and is already a strong source of value and competitive advantage - but there are still far too few companies that have really mastered how to scale GenAI to create that value. bcg.com/publications/2…

Jake Henry highlights emerging M&A trends for 2024: Energy sector consolidation for green transitions, cross-industry sustainability investments, and AI tech advancements. CEOs are crafting M&A strategies for future growth. Learn more. mck.co/3URXX4c #McKMandA

#Genderpaygap: a persistent issue despite equal pay legislation for >50 years. But while #paytransparency has become increasingly important in HR legislation, has the narrowing of the #genderpaygap come about by raising women’s pay, or by curbing men's. ft.com/content/b6ba59…