Is the conversation getting easier about balancing people with profit?

This article from McKinsey & Company is their most-read in the last quarter. This must mean that it’s caught the eye of CEO’s as well as HR leaders. It’s got some compelling data:

‘A dual focus on developing people and managing them well gives a select group of companies a long-term performance edge.’

Maybe your CEO would find it a good read.

Do you think we’re getting there with business leaders? Is the conversation getting easier about balancing people with profit?

Clearly it’s a win-win – as the data from 1,800 companies shows.