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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 14, 2025

When Robots Play Doctor

Healthcare systems are adopting AI at warp speed, saving valuable time—but will the new tool flub too many diagnoses?

October 13, 2025

AI Needs ‘EI’

AI can do a lot, but only by having emotional intelligence can you know what type of work will make you want to get out of bed in the morning, says best-selling author Dan Goleman.

October 13, 2025

What Happened to Having a Career?

After a spell of job hopping, employees are clinging to their jobs. How that may pose risks to firms and people’s careers.

October 10, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Oct 6 - Oct 12)

The quiet impact the US government shutdown is having on private-sector leaders. Plus, the best types of job references to get right now.

October 8, 2025

The New Secret to Job Security: Going to School Twice

New data suggests the latest avenue to top jobs will require (another) spin through graduate school.

October 8, 2025

The Best Type of Job References

In a difficult job market, our experts explain which testimonials you really need.

October 8, 2025

The Quiet Impact of a Government Shutdown

An extraordinary number of firms rely on getting accurate—and free—US government data, now not available.

October 7, 2025

Board Focus: The New Director Dilemma: Use AI, or Not

As boards strategize how to best use AI for their enterprises, they’re also experimenting with it themselves—but not without complications.

October 7, 2025

Crying at Work: Another New Normal?

A new study finds that one in three UK workers cry at work. When spilling emotions helps.

October 3, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

There's a new way to get rejected for a job. Plus, are you an AI 'poseur?'

October 1, 2025

Choose Your Own Job Rejection

In an unexpected twist, wanting to work in-office can get you rejected. So can working from home.

September 30, 2025

AI ‘Poseurs’: A Hidden Risk

As employees are asked to use AI, some are feeling pressure to fake or exaggerate their skills. But at what cost to firms?

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