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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.
October 8, 2025
New data suggests the latest avenue to top jobs will require (another) spin through graduate school.
In a difficult job market, our experts explain which testimonials you really need.
An extraordinary number of firms rely on getting accurate—and free—US government data, now not available.
October 7, 2025
As boards strategize how to best use AI for their enterprises, they’re also experimenting with it themselves—but not without complications.
A new study finds that one in three UK workers cry at work. When spilling emotions helps.
October 1, 2025
In an unexpected twist, wanting to work in-office can get you rejected. So can working from home.
September 30, 2025
As employees are asked to use AI, some are feeling pressure to fake or exaggerate their skills. But at what cost to firms?
In this tough job market, job hunters should expect long waits to find a role—and use that time to do more than search.
September 29, 2025
Best-selling author Dan Goleman highlights how leaders can turn their organization into more than just a collection of departments and products.
But these three million specific customers do, as retailers increasingly focus on a tiny band of high spenders. Does everyone else feel left out?
September 23, 2025
In an unexpected twist, a shortage of 2.9 million managers is expected by 2032. Are firms moving too fast to remove them?
They’re still the most popular digital way to communicate, and still easy to mess up.
