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The Org Chart Goes Trapezoidal
As AI agents gain power, firms are tying themselves into knots over where to seat them—and their managers—in the hierarchy.
Up, Up, and Away
Mirroring what’s happening across the consumer sector, several airline CEOs have made clear they likely won’t lower fares even if oil prices and inflation come down.
Who Gets the Time AI Saves?
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues that the answer to the question reflects what a leader considers “time well spent.”
November 10, 2026
What team members—and leaders—can do to fix a team that’s not on track.
In a key move, the Prime Minister says he will be pushing pay-transparency legislation that has created difficulties in the EU. Will Britain handle it more smoothly?
While shedding factory-line positions, manufacturers have added over 300,000 white-collar roles. How AI is behind all this.
With roughly half of all executives and employees ignoring best practices, experts worry that a catastrophe may occur.
Losing employee trust is something leaders worry about but rarely put on par with other risks. That could change.
Men now account for 40% or more of paid family-leave claims, but do so in a sporadic way that challenges firms.
September 13, 2022
A new survey suggests that the number of
Despite the sinking economy, almost half of firms plan to boost salaries next year. But will that attract the talent firms need?
September 12, 2022
Best-selling author Daniel Goleman says there are plenty of reasons to at least consider dialing back the hours spent on the job.
September 9, 2022
How many of workers are unmotivated, really? Plus, the unorthodox ways some organizations are trying to lure office workers back.
Why
September 6, 2022
In this economy, job candidates may be wise to prenegotiate severance packages before accepting a role.
As organizations up their requirements for in-office days, many are discovering that such mandates can be hard to enforce.
CEO turnover is at its highest level since 2019, as stakeholders take a less forgiving stance towards underperformance now than they did during in the pandemic.
Much like its quitting cousin, the trend is having a social media moment. What is it? Is it increasing?
September 2, 2022
Why The Great Resignation has turned into The Great Regret for people up and down the corporate ladder. Plus, how to make September super productive.
Employees returning to the office may be benefitting from more favorable treatment, regardless of performance. The risk this poses to operations and to diversity efforts.
August 31, 2022
Firms that raise prices this fall may not get the same free pass they did from consumers when inflation first hit. How the purpose movement has reshaped pricing.
