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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.
January 12, 2022
Given the labor shortage, many experts say it’s an ideal time to raise the issue. Just don’t mention inflation.
Experts warn that every massive pay bump offered to attract or retain talent may create future pay equity problems. What are some solutions?
The so-called milder symptoms of the new variant leave employees and leaders working from home uncertain if they should forge on—or take time off.
January 10, 2022
Experts say two years into the office/home merry-go-around, firms may be able to adopt strategies that can last—to a point.
January 7, 2022
Omicron's leadership challenge differs from previous variants'. Plus, a record number of people quit their jobs.
January 5, 2022
Seven in 10 CEOs are worried about job security amid the early-year disruptions. Experts suggest everyone take a fast reboot.
Some 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November, the most in a single month. Why firms’ retention efforts aren’t working.
January 4, 2022
Best-selling author Daniel Goleman highlights how some firms improved their relationships with their workers, even as the pandemic-related pressures mounted.
June 30, 2021
Even in this strong job market, applicant tracking systems may weed you out of a good role. How to get around them.
June 9, 2021
After a long hiatus, wireless carriers are offering free smartphones again. How the pandemic and inflation may be factoring in.
April 7, 2021
How to keep gaffes from becoming career killers.
December 23, 2020
Not everyone has a great or even good relationship with their boss. But the arrival of a new year offers an opportunity to reset and start fresh.
