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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.
November 18, 2025
Some 66% of employees won’t ask for raises this year. What can they—and their leaders—do instead?
There isn’t much time left to stand out, but experts say making an effort is worthwhile.
Why hybrid and remote workers may be twice as likely to use gen AI as their fully in-office colleagues. And why firms should be alarmed.
November 12, 2025
Leaders, knowing workers can produce amazing results during a crisis, may be tempted to stir one up. Why ‘crisis creation’ is being debated now.
A new study shows AI saves employees an average of 7.5 hours per week. Should firms use it to boost productivity or reduce burnout?
November 11, 2025
Pressed by investors, private-equity firms are starting to sell off assets in a tough market. But can they avoid panicking in order to get the best deals?
What to do when your suggestions can’t get any traction with the boss.
November 10, 2025
Three experts discuss how recruiters can get the best out of AI.
In a year with seemingly endless turmoil, firms must now figure out how navigate flight cancellations that could cost them year-end deals and critical networking.
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why leaders need to suss out the reasons workers cling to jobs.
November 4, 2025
A study finds that UK employees do the equivalent of 18 days of unpaid overtime every year. Why that has become the norm.
Three-quarters of employees have in-office requirements now. Will those get enforced the rest of the year?
