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The New Survival Strategy: More Meetings

As mid-career office workers strive to keep their jobs, they’re homing in on the one arena where human skills still reign supreme: meetings.

Welcome to the Sunday Job Interview

With their pick of candidates, some firms are asking for Sunday interviews or extending ‘work trials.’ What’s next?

6 Ways to Handle Decision Fatigue

Managing all the back-and-forth business shifts going on right now can take its toll.

April 21, 2026

The Sharp Squeeze on Britain’s HR Budgets

AI and hiring cutbacks have quietly prompted one of the biggest resets in HR budgets in years. Could that be a mistake?

April 21, 2026

The AI Is Emotionally Self-Aware. Is the Boss?

Best-selling author Dan Goleman says new AI models are being trained in an emotional-intelligence skill that many leaders can’t—or won’t—master.

April 20, 2026

The Sharp Slicing of HR Budgets

AI and hiring cutbacks have quietly prompted the largest reduction in HR budgets in years. Could that be a mistake?

April 15, 2026

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

I’ll Take ‘Your Training is Obsolete’ for $200

Be it Jeopardy! or other game shows, experts are raising a question for corporate leaders: Will AI make studying easier, but not promote real learning?

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?

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July 16, 2025

The Wrong or Right Vibes?

Savvy workers are “vibe coding” with AI to create some cool, productive tools. Should firms and leaders be concerned, or should they use vibe coding to gain an edge with competitors?

July 15, 2025

The AI Apocalypse: Where Does it Stand?

Workers remain nervous about losing jobs, but many firms continue to say humans will partner with AI.

July 15, 2025

The Great Tradedown

Sixty-one percent of consumers say that they are already trading down from name brands, and firms are hurrying to stanch the bleeding.

July 15, 2025

5 Cringeworthy Ways Job Candidates Appear Outdated

Even the most qualified candidates can blow a job interview with an obsolete reference or old-school webcam. Here’s what not to do.

July 14, 2025

It’s 8 PM, and Yes, You Are Working

New data shows a spike in work meetings after 8 PM. Does the trend reflect a “crisis mode” at firms today?

July 11, 2025

This Week in Leadership (July 7 - July 13)

Why some UK leaders are wary of a resurgence in corporate M&A. Plus, should companies pay employees a bonus to learn AI skills?

July 11, 2025

This Week in Leadership (July 7 - July 13)

The time it takes to find a new job is lengthening. Plus, should companies pay employees a bonus to learn AI skills?

July 8, 2025

The Great Wait for Work

Almost one quarter of unemployed people remain jobless after six months, near a post-pandemic high. Are current hiring practices contributing to their time on the sidelines?

July 8, 2025

Career Advice Our Consultants Give Their Kids

Having a parent who’s an expert in the job market pays off in spades.

July 8, 2025

The Incredible Shrinking Product Package

A third of packages have grown smaller since the pandemic, and another downshift is underway. Why this can be a risky move.

July 8, 2025

A 'Bonus' for AI Fluency

A new heyday for pay emerges as firms pay double for field experts who are also pros at AI. How high will the bidding go?

July 7, 2025

A Merger Boom, An HR Headache

More than half of UK firms say they expect merger activity to pick up soon. But will HR departments be ready?

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