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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 7, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Nov 3 - Nov 9)

Will return-to-office-rules become less strict around the holidays? Plus, skills to help

November 4, 2025

18 Days’ Worth of Unpaid Overtime

A study finds that UK employees do the equivalent of 18 days of unpaid overtime every year. Why that has become the norm.

November 4, 2025

Will RTO Take a Holiday?

Three-quarters of employees have in-office requirements now. Will those get enforced the rest of the year?

November 4, 2025

When Burnout Wears a Smile

Many employees might be silently breaking down while grinding away. Why “quiet cracking” can hurt workers and firms alike.

November 4, 2025

The New Way to Get Hired: Be Smart

Drive and attitude used to matter, but experts say today's job hunters should show off special smarts that AI can't provide.

November 4, 2025

5 Talents to Help ‘AI-Proof’ Your Career

Fear about losing jobs to AI is rampant. Our experts say these talents can help make you more valuable in the AI era.

November 3, 2025

Board Focus: A New CEO Incentive: Find Your Own Replacement

With CEO tenure dwindling and the difficulty of finding replacements rising, can boards look to the current chiefs for help?

October 31, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Oct 27 - Nov 2)

Why some leaders are pushing employees to work 72 hours a week or more. Plus, how to bounce back from a big mistake at work.

October 29, 2025

Your New Work Hours: Noon to Midnight

As they make their AI push, tech industry leaders are demanding incredibly long work hours. Will the push spread to other sectors now facing their own disruptions?

October 28, 2025

Co-CEOs: Are Two Heads Better Than One?

The recent trend of companies picking co-CEOs could point to a larger talent problem at the top of the C-suite.

October 28, 2025

5 Ways to Bounce Back from a Big Work Mistake

Almost half of workers will have at least one career blowup. How best to recover.

October 28, 2025

Corporate Profits Are Growing. Will Hiring?

S&P 500 firms are on track to post their best quarterly results since 2021. Will it translate into more hiring?

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