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The Org Chart Goes Trapezoidal
As AI agents gain power, firms are tying themselves into knots over where to seat them—and their managers—in the hierarchy.
Up, Up, and Away
Mirroring what’s happening across the consumer sector, several airline CEOs have made clear they likely won’t lower fares even if oil prices and inflation come down.
Who Gets the Time AI Saves?
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues that the answer to the question reflects what a leader considers “time well spent.”
November 10, 2026
What team members—and leaders—can do to fix a team that’s not on track.
In a key move, the Prime Minister says he will be pushing pay-transparency legislation that has created difficulties in the EU. Will Britain handle it more smoothly?
While shedding factory-line positions, manufacturers have added over 300,000 white-collar roles. How AI is behind all this.
With roughly half of all executives and employees ignoring best practices, experts worry that a catastrophe may occur.
Losing employee trust is something leaders worry about but rarely put on par with other risks. That could change.
Men now account for 40% or more of paid family-leave claims, but do so in a sporadic way that challenges firms.
February 25, 2026
Some firms that picked one primary AI tool now worry it could handcuff their organization. Why AI decisions—with corporate futures at stake—are becoming impossible.
February 24, 2026
The serve-and-volley game over tariffs leaves corporate leaders fretting over whether they should—or should not—lower prices. ‘Another episode of chaos.’
Nearly 60% of workers globally are back in the office full-time. But handling face time with bosses and colleagues can be tricky.
Facing a tough job market, one in five Gen Zers say their parents actually attend job interviews, either in person or online. Does it help or hurt?
Recent AI developments suggest a record number of roles will become obsolete—unless workers take some steps—and fast. 'Nothing is safe.'
February 23, 2026
Even in a job market with many candidates, the cost of hiring and onboarding jumped 20% in a year. Is AI to blame?
February 18, 2026
Faced with a difficult networking landscape, one in six workers are employing dating apps to make connections happen. Is it job at first sight?
February 17, 2026
Almost 30% of workers say they’ve got a secondary job. How much should their primary employers care?
Instead of paying big firms to handle major software services, some companies are considering using new AI products instead. The $600 billion question: Is that wise?
February 16, 2026
About 15% of people perform better in the middle of the night, and struggle with a 9-to-5 schedule. How leaders and night owls can get the most from each other.
The latest monthly jobs report wildly exceeded expectations, adding nearly as many new hires as all of 2025. Is this a blip or the end of a long ordeal for job hunters?
Nearly three quarters of workers say that the traditional career path is outdated. Why the misalignment between leaders and employees can be costly.
