What to read to get ahead of 2022's big stories

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company What to read to get ahead of 2022’s big stories Big tech, supply-chain disruptions, climate change, and COVID-19. These are some of the themes likely to continue making headlines in 2022. But which topics will be under-covered, and why do they merit more of our attention? Journalists and media leaders around the world shared their perspectives with McKinsey on what will be covered and what should be covered in global media in the coming year. Explore this interactive to see their predictions for 2022, and dive deeper with recent insights on some of the key topics, including: how senior executives expect their supply chains to evolve in the coming months the practices of the companies seeing the biggest earnings boost from AI how companies can navigate the current labor mismatch the fundamental requirements of solving the net-zero equation View the interactive How COVID-19 is reshaping supply chains Companies have only partly addressed the weaknesses in global supply chains exposed by the coronavirus pandemic. In the face of new challenges, finishing the job is even more urgent. What's next   The state of AI in 2021 A majority of companies now adopt AI, and leaders are using more sophisticated tools and practices. Explore the data   Navigating the labor mismatch in US logistics and supply chains Structural shifts in the labor market have left companies struggling to recruit and retain workers. But a set of concrete actions can help address this imbalance across value chains. Address the imbalance   Solving the net-zero equation: Nine requirements for a more orderly transition Net-zero commitments are rising, but the net-zero equation is not yet solved. This can only change if nine interdependent requirements are met with singular resolve, unity, and ingenuity. An agenda for leaders   Our future lives and livelihoods: Sustainable and inclusive and growing Growth for all, growth for good. Here, we offer a proposal for business, government, and society leaders. Explore and act   America 2022 in charts: An economic opportunity snapshot The latest American Opportunity Survey takes a pulse check of economic opportunity in America and highlights the barriers that must be overcome to ensure sustainable, inclusive economic growth for everyone. Look closer   The economic state of Black America: What is and what could be Closing racial gaps across the economy is not only about righting historic wrongs. It is also about choosing a more dynamic future and realizing the full potential of a massively underutilized source of talent, to the benefit of all Americans. Address the disparities   COVID-19 and education: An emerging K-shaped recovery As US students return to classrooms, some are catching up on unfinished learning, but others are falling further behind, widening prepandemic gaps. Support students   Enterprise cybersecurity: Aligning third parties and supply chains In today's riskier, more connected environment, organizations must collaborate closely with external partners to reduce vulnerabilities to cyberattackers. Challenge the status quo   Supporting unpaid caregivers in crisis: A talk with Alexandra Drane The CEO of Archangels reveals startling new insights on the health of American unpaid caregivers amid the COVID-19 crisis. Take care   The future of work after COVID-19 The pandemic accelerated existing trends in remote work, e-commerce, and automation, with up to 25 percent more workers than previously estimated potentially needing to switch occupations. Read the full report   — Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos, a digital publishing manager in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Healthcare Systems & Services alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2021 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007