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Have an Issue with an AI Agent? Call ‘Robot Relations’
The idea of a robot-relations function to help manage interactions between humans and AI agents in the workplace is gaining traction. Will it really happen?
Board Roles: Only CEOs Need Apply
The highest percentage of CEOs in a decade were appointed to public boards this year. Are they the best for the job, and are there enough of them?
September 30, 2026
A new survey finds a third of CFOs say they don’t think the new tech is helping to grow sales. But eight in ten are fine with that—for now.
As boomer ailments mount, family members taking care of them need far more time off than before. How do firms manage a hard balancing act?
A social-media brouhaha reveals growing uncertainties—and distractions—in today’s casual office.
September 29, 2026
Unemployment and AI are big short-term challenges, but it’s never too early to chart a career path.
Almost $90 billion may be invested in Moon-related commerce by 2050. Two experts reveal which businesses could thrive in space.
September 23, 2026
Being someone to rely on is becoming more critical, even in the AI era.
Amid new doomsday concerns about AI, firms must weigh employee fears against critical business needs.
September 22, 2026
Five new sports are launching at the LA28 Games, including flag football. How introducing a new Olympic sport is like building a startup.
September 21, 2026
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues how the latest set of AI questions is the latest example of an organizational problem leaders constantly face.
September 16, 2026
Facing mounting liabilities, major insurance firms are rethinking how they cover AI-related mistakes. How that could upend firms’ use of the tech.
Even in a tough job market, a surprising two-thirds of firms have exit numbers above 10%. Has corporate loyalty become a “losing battle?”
Emotional intelligence is a distinctly human skill increasingly prized in job candidates. But how do you cultivate it?
September 15, 2026
First AI, now flying cars? With one investment bank firm predicting a $9 trillion market by 2050, will companies be caught off guard?
September 14, 2026
Far more British citizens are leaving the country than are coming in each year. Will that slow the AI movement?
September 9, 2026
After broader management-level cutbacks, some firms are turning managers of small groups into an endangered species.
These tried-and-true adages can be counterproductive, especially for Gen Zers. What to do instead.
As retailers and airports pull the plug on electrical outlets and pump in music, remote workers find fewer places to work. Why leaders should care.
Some AI-boosted employees want higher comp for the added value they provide. Can firms afford that?
