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The AI Apocalypse: Can Firms Still Push On?
Amid new doomsday concerns about AI, firms must weigh employee fears against critical business needs.
Board Roles: Only CEOs Need Apply
The highest percentage of CEOs in a decade were appointed to public boards this year. Are they the best for the job, and are there enough of them?
Here's a Shock: Turnover Isn't Low
Even in a tough job market, a surprising two-thirds of firms have exit numbers above 10%. Has corporate loyalty become a “losing battle?”
September 23, 2026
The idea of a robot-relations function to help manage interactions between humans and AI agents in the workplace is gaining traction. Will it really happen?
Being someone to rely on is becoming more critical, even in the AI era.
September 22, 2026
Five new sports are launching at the LA28 Games, including flag football. How introducing a new Olympic sport is like building a startup.
September 21, 2026
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues how the latest set of AI questions is the latest example of an organizational problem leaders constantly face.
September 16, 2026
Facing mounting liabilities, major insurance firms are rethinking how they cover AI-related mistakes. How that could upend firms’ use of the tech.
February 2, 2026
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains what emotional intelligence skills humans need to hone to work most effectively with the latest technology.
As the country seeks to become a global AI hub, it is seeing productivity rise but jobs decline 8%. Is it a short-term phenomenon?
The move by one large investment manager to move away from proxy advisory recommendations could reshape shareholder relations for corporate leaders.
A new survey shows less than one-third of CEOs globally are confident revenue will grow this year. With markets up and tariffs down, why aren’t leaders more confident?
Despite more baby boomers wanting to find new jobs later in life, the average age for new hires—now at 42—is only creeping up.
January 28, 2026
Despite a brutal job market, 15% of new hires are no longer employed after three months. What are firms getting wrong?
January 27, 2026
Almost four times as many directors quit in 2025 as in 2024. Can boards fill the openings in time?
Despite the disruptions, employees can excel in times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
January 26, 2026
Whether it’s applying for a job or working with clients, how much workers should rely on—and disclose—their use of AI is becoming murky. “It’s a real challenge.”
More companies are cutting staff and turning to AI to defend against cyberattacks. But will the lack of humans backfire here?
January 22, 2026
CFOs are facing enormous cost increases this year. The success of some firms—and their employees—hangs in the balance.
January 21, 2026
As performance-review season begins, a new study suggests people want narratives, not numbers. But do managers have the time?
