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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.
October 28, 2026
At a time when firms are trying to focus on employee mental health, only one-quarter of outreach calls to therapists lead to appointments.
More than one-quarter of unemployed people have been job searching for at least six months. How to hone your own search.
Four in 10 British hiring managers are paying specialists more than the budget recommends, new research shows.
Are irrational fears spooking CEOs this Halloween? Experts share what’s haunting leaders right now, how it hobbles companies, and what to do about it.
Best-selling author Dan Goleman asks how people's feelings about work will change if AI provides all the answers on the job.
October 22, 2026
To curtail costs, a growing number of firms are imposing strict limits on employees' use of AI. Could this backfire?
October 21, 2026
Long before iced coffee became a topic of debate, leaders used covert tests to evaluate a candidate’s “fit.” Here are 5 common tactics to look out for during interviews.
A new report from Korn Ferry’s AMS business shows that 81% of firms plan to increase entry-level hiring.
This Halloween, the scariest films focus more on the tech industry than on evil spirits. How should leaders drum up worker support for AI?
October 20, 2026
Can firms afford to slow down—or cease—projects a full two months before year-end?
Buses, trains, rideshares, and other public options are part of LA28’s “transit-first” plan to beat the city’s nightmarish traffic. Will it work?
October 14, 2026
A new report shows inflationary factors are driving up the cost of returning to the office. Should leaders address the issue?
