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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.
September 23, 2025
Many US executives applaud the government’s plan to look into the change. But some worry that it could stir the Wall Street rumor mill.
With mental-health day usage up 300% from pre-pandemic levels, some bosses question the pattern.
September 19, 2025
With physicians in short supply, experts say technology could save the day. There's only one problem....
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 17, 2025
A shocking one in four résumés is expected to be a misleading representation of the candidate by 2028. How AI is playing a key role here, and how firms are adjusting to a new reality of fakery.
A new Korn Ferry survey finds CEOs and directors are deprioritizing skills like emotional intelligence and driving engagement. Why finding AI skills has become so urgent.
In a tough job market, candidates with AI skills may find some friendly opportunities beyond traditional tech centers. Milwaukee, anyone?
September 16, 2025
Managers spend one quarter of their time resolving conflicts, including their own.
September 15, 2025
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains how firms can find the right kind of workforce to reduce management hierarchies.
Evidence suggests fewer fiftysomethings are getting the top jobs than in prior generations. How older and younger contenders are squeezing them out.
September 10, 2025
In a shift on priorities, just 12% of global corporate supply-chain goals include focusing on people skills and safety.
For years, the average age for directors has ticked downward. But as more boards look for experience, older directors may have an advantage.
