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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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October 27, 2025

Why Adapting at Work Is a Challenge

Best-selling author Dan Goleman says adaptability involves a lot more than just being flexible.

October 27, 2025

Proving a Role’s ROI: Get Ready

Nine of out ten leaders are questioning the financial value of communications roles, an issue many functions will face in the AI era.

October 24, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Oct 20 - Oct 26)

The rise of the first, best, and final job offer. Plus, how to move your career forward while you're job hugging.

October 22, 2025

The AI Match Game

With only a fifth of AI projects scaling, firms are discovering they may not be picking the right tools to use. How can they and their workers find the right match?

October 22, 2025

The Leadership Lessons from a 'Corked' Wine Industry

Many California-based winemakers are in trouble, facing issues that other industries could be facing soon, if not already.

October 22, 2025

The Rise of ‘Best and Final’ Pay Offers

In a job market tilted toward employers, more firms are trying to stop salary negotiations before they start. Will that backfire?

October 22, 2025

Essentials: How to Get Ahead While Job Hugging

Don’t just sit tight. Our experts say there are multiple ways to help propel your career in the short or long term.

October 20, 2025

Briefings Podcast #58: Pay Transparently or Pay Later

Despite a plethora of pay transparency laws, more than two in three companies are still stalling.

October 20, 2025

Not What I Signed Up For

Three-quarters of employees say they’ve landed jobs that differed markedly from the job description. Experts say get used to it.

October 17, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Oct 13 - Oct 19)

Why many executives are itching to leave. Plus, how to break through the frozen job market.

October 15, 2025

Essentials: Breaking Through a Frozen Job Market

There are 7 million-plus open roles in the US alone, and experts say savvy candidates are making the right moves to land those roles.

October 14, 2025

The C-Suite: Itching to Leave?

While workers cling to their roles, a new study shows six in ten top executives globally are looking for new jobs—and expect to find them.

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