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Workplace AI: Is Resistance Futile?

In the latest disturbing trend for leaders, a growing number of workers are undermining or ignoring firms’ AI efforts.

This Week in Leadership (Apr 13- Apr 19)

What is considered ‘cheating’ when it comes to AI at work? Plus, how to turn global uncertainty into a potential career advantage.

Briefings Podcast: Hiring: The Great Mismatch

The new roles are there for the taking, but firms aren’t hiring because the skills aren’t there. How to solve the greatest talent imbalance in a generation.

April 15, 2026

Workplace AI: Is Resistance Futile?

In the latest disturbing trend for leaders, a growing number of workers are undermining or ignoring firms’ AI efforts.

April 15, 2026

5 Ways to Handle Awkward Work Situations

Anyone who has ever had a job has found themselves in an awkward situation with a colleague or boss. Our experts share their advice.

April 15, 2026

A Tough Global Message

Even if the Middle East conflict ended tomorrow, higher prices and shortages could continue through the year. How should leaders explain that to their stakeholders?

April 8, 2026

Pay Transparency: Britain and the EU on Divergent Routes

Workers are sending three million messages a day to ChatGPT about wages and compensation, intensifying negotiations.

April 8, 2026

Internships: The Only Way In?

More firms are offering internships this summer, but that creates a difficult decision for grads who are not finding work.

April 8, 2026

New Worker Woe: AI Impatience

According to a new study, a substantial number of AI users—nine out of ten—quickly abandon the tech when it frustrates them. Why that should worry leaders.

April 8, 2026

Are We Becoming Professionally Obsolete?

One-fifth of US workers think they will be phased out. Millions more think they’re never going to get a chance professionally. What can leaders do about ‘FOBO?’

April 7, 2026

5 Ways to ‘Read’ Your CEO

Got a boss who isn’t particularly transparent? Experts say there are other ways to glean the CEO’s intentions.

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November 18, 2025

Afraid to Ask for a Raise? Join the Club.

Some 66% of employees won’t ask for raises this year. What can they—and their leaders—do instead?

November 18, 2025

The Race to End 2025 Strong

There isn’t much time left to stand out, but experts say making an effort is worthwhile.

November 18, 2025

Use AI? Depends on Where You Work

Why hybrid and remote workers may be twice as likely to use gen AI as their fully in-office colleagues. And why firms should be alarmed.

November 14, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Nov 10 - Nov 16)

Why the boss might be tempted to create a crisis at work. Plus, how to make sure your innovative ideas get heard.

November 12, 2025

The Boss’s Urge to Create a Crisis

Leaders, knowing workers can produce amazing results during a crisis, may be tempted to stir one up. Why ‘crisis creation’ is being debated now.

November 12, 2025

AI Saves Time: Do You Work More—or Take Fridays Off?

A new study shows AI saves employees an average of 7.5 hours per week. Should firms use it to boost productivity or reduce burnout?

November 11, 2025

The Price Still Isn’t Right

Pressed by investors, private-equity firms are starting to sell off assets in a tough market. But can they avoid panicking in order to get the best deals?

November 11, 2025

5 Ways to Pitch Innovative Ideas

What to do when your suggestions can’t get any traction with the boss.

November 10, 2025

Briefings Podcast: AI—The Recruiter's New Best Friend?

Three experts discuss how recruiters can get the best out of AI.

November 10, 2025

Disruption #32: A Mounting Travel Scramble

In a year with seemingly endless turmoil, firms must now figure out how navigate flight cancellations that could cost them year-end deals and critical networking.

November 10, 2025

What Type of Job Huggers Do You Have?

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why leaders need to suss out the reasons workers cling to jobs.

November 7, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Nov 3 - Nov 9)

Why is unpaid overtime so prevalent in the UK? Plus, skills to help

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