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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.
October 22, 2025
In a job market tilted toward employers, more firms are trying to stop salary negotiations before they start. Will that backfire?
Don’t just sit tight. Our experts say there are multiple ways to help propel your career in the short or long term.
October 20, 2025
Despite a plethora of pay transparency laws, more than two in three companies are still stalling.
Three-quarters of employees say they’ve landed jobs that differed markedly from the job description. Experts say get used to it.
October 15, 2025
There are 7 million-plus open roles in the US alone, and experts say savvy candidates are making the right moves to land those roles.
October 14, 2025
While workers cling to their roles, a new study shows six in ten top executives globally are looking for new jobs—and expect to find them.
Healthcare systems are adopting AI at warp speed, saving valuable time—but will the new tool flub too many diagnoses?
October 13, 2025
AI can do a lot, but only by having emotional intelligence can you know what type of work will make you want to get out of bed in the morning, says best-selling author Dan Goleman.
After a spell of job hopping, employees are clinging to their jobs. How that may pose risks to firms and people’s careers.
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.
