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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I’ll Take ‘Your Training is Obsolete’ for $200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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June 20, 2025

This Week in Leadership (June 16 - June 22)

Why job offers today keep going to the same type of candidates (and frustrating everyone else). Plus, what to do when your boss assigns you additional responsibilities.

June 17, 2025

Always Getting Hired

Today’s top jobs are going to the same small group of candidates. What do they have that the others don't?

June 17, 2025

Reading Lists Are Back in Corporate America

Leaders have a new strategy for training, and it’s old-school.

June 17, 2025

Assigned More Work? How to Handle the Bigger Load

Up and down the corporate ladder, employees are being asked to take on more responsibilities. Here are some tips to know beforehand.

June 16, 2025

To Lead Gen Zers, Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Ever

Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues that getting the best out of the world’s next generation of workers will require a different approach.

June 16, 2025

A Buffet of Bad Options

All the uncertainties are forcing leaders to make decisions with uncomfortable tradeoffs. How should they respond?

June 13, 2025

This Week in Leadership (June 9 - June 15)

Why some employees are leery of admitting they use AI. Plus, how to make sure your good work gets noticed by the boss.

June 11, 2025

The Rules of Summer 2025

Companies have failed to set industry norms around summer hours and days off, leading to some chaos in the chase for clients, colleagues.

June 9, 2025

‘I Swear, I Didn’t Use AI’

Managers and colleagues are unsure if they should reveal how much—or how little—they use AI for work. Why either option is risky.

June 9, 2025

If You Can’t Grow, How About Shrink?

Faced with years of slow growth that continues to frustrate leaders, a slew of firms are spinning or selling off businesses.

June 9, 2025

Board Focus: When a Former CEO Turns Activist

A new study shows that activist campaigns involving former CEOs, directors, or founders are increasingly common. Why incumbent leaders and boards should be concerned.

June 9, 2025

5 Ways to Be Sure Your Boss Sees Your Good Work

There’s an art to subtly letting it be known that you’re the best employee ever. And it may be needed in this job market.

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