Diversity and Inclusion

Delivering through diversity

Diversity and Inclusion

Pioneering global research and practices

Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering an exceptional culture of belonging and respect

We have a deep and longstanding commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in business, in society, and within our firm.
At McKinsey, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just moral imperatives, they are integral to our dual mission—to help our clients make substantial, lasting performance improvements and to build a firm that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional people.
Through our groundbreaking research, we have set out a compelling business and economic case for diversity. Using our global reach, we share our insights, convene partnerships for action, and serve clients to inform critical decision-makers with the power to make real change.

140+

citizenships

speaking more than 135 languages with offices in 65+ countries

$20M

invested

in research on diversity, equity, and inclusion

100%

score

for LGBTQ equality in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, every year since 2006

Our journey toward racial equity

Our 10 actions toward racial equity
In 2020, McKinsey put forth a public commitment to anti-racism and social justice. While we know that we have a long way to go on our journey, we are proud to support the leaders, businesses, and communities working for a more just and equitable society.

Our Asian voices
In this feature, 72 Asian colleagues at McKinsey raise their voices and share their stories—on what Asian identity means to them, what allies can do to support their communities, and how they are processing this moment.

Latest thinking

Article

Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses
– The right business ecosystems can mitigate or negate the effects of structural obstacles to business building for Black business owners—and add $290 billion in business equity.
Article

Women in the Workplace 2021
– A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, women in corporate America are even more burned out than they were last year—and increasingly more so than men. Despite this, women leaders are stepping up to support employee well-being and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, but that work is not getting recognized. That’s according to the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey, in partnership with LeanIn.Org.
Report

US Hispanic and Latino lives and livelihoods in the recovery from COVID-19
– Hispanics and Latinos are key to the US recovery but have been damaged disproportionately by the pandemic. Targeted interventions... are required to improve their health and economic outcomes.
Article - McKinsey Global Institute

COVID-19 and gender equality: Countering the regressive effects
– What is good for gender equality is good for the economy and society as well. The COVID-19 pandemic puts that truth into stark... relief and raises critically important choices.
Interactive

Diversity wins: How inclusion matters
– The business case for inclusion and diversity is growing stronger than ever.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Diversity still matters
– Inclusion and diversity are at risk in the crisis—but are critical for business recovery, resilience, and reimagination.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter

McKinsey Black Network

McKinsey Black Network, one of our global affinity groups, is part of our commitment to create and maintain an environment where everyone’s background, perspective, and skills are supported.
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LGBTQ+ Equality

GLAM is a vibrant, connected, worldwide network of LGBTQ+ colleagues who are committed to each other’s success.
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Awards and Recognition

Vault

#1 consulting firm in Diversity & Inclusion 2018 and 2019

Working Mother

Top 10 in Best Companies for four of the past five years

LinkedIn

Top Companies 2017, 2018 and 2019

Human Rights Campaign

Best Places to Work, Corporate Equality Index score of 100 for LGBTQ equality (every year since joining the survey in 2006)

Our Partnerships

How Diversity Helps Our Clients

We help organizations craft better diversity and inclusion strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes advising and supporting clients across industries, helping them customize their own approaches to creating value through improving diversity and fostering an inclusive culture. Drawing on our extensive research and expertise, we use innovative capabilities based on behavioral psychology, as well as proprietary tools and technology-driven solutions, to help clients access the benefits of diversity.
Learn more about our work in Talent

Stories about our people

Diversity at work: Conversations on identity
– What does diversity look like at work? And what is it like to be a part of that diversity? Colleagues discuss the complexity of convergent identities, and how allies everywhere can offer support.

Making It Work: On giving birth during the pandemic—and returning from maternity leave with a renewed sense of urgency
– This month we’re talking to several McKinsey women about how they’ve made it work over the last year—the surprising challenges, unexpected joys, and how the last 12 months have shaped their outlook on life and work.

Mapping the Black experience in film and TV
– Meet Nony Onyeador, a McKinsey consultant and writer at heart whose research aims to help create change in the entertainment industry.

In Abu Dhabi, the next generation is learning that good leadership blends head and heart

Our Black Voices: The journey to capture the perspectives of McKinsey’s Black colleagues

Where are we on gender equality? “Two steps forward, one step back.”

What does being LGBTQ+ in the workplace look like today?

Learn what it’s like to work at McKinsey on our Careers site.

Meet our people