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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.
August 26, 2025
Firms are nearing a new record in stock buybacks this year. Why now, when stock prices are so high?
A new study finds three-quarters of frontline workers don’t think senior leaders understand their day-to-day realities. Why a perceived “cluelessness” can be so damaging.
August 25, 2025
A shift in how a major proxy advisor evaluates top-tier pay may spur more scrutiny from activist investors. How should boards respond?
Three in four managers may have issues with Gen Z, but what if they've got it all wrong? Two experts discuss how Gen Z is transforming the workplace.
August 19, 2025
A new study finds people are surprisingly fine having AI as their coworker—but not as their boss. Why that needs to change.
Firms are planning to give smaller but ‘moderate’ pay raises than they handed out a few years ago. How firms can best motivate staffers expecting more.
Chief commercial and revenue officers are being replaced left and right this year. Why are firms so quick to swap out the person most responsible for top-line growth?
With managers under increasing pressure to boost productivity, employees are facing tougher performance reviews.
August 18, 2025
Corporate risk has shot up 63%, while leadership confidence in handling it has fallen dramatically, according to a new Korn Ferry poll of CEOs and directors.
Best-selling author Dan Goleman says that even a group of self-aware, organizationally attuned colleagues can make a poor team.
August 12, 2025
Once an outlet for hobbies and personal enjoyment, a second job is now a source of financial security for over two-thirds of those who have one.
As the pressure on managers grows, more workers are complaining about erratic behavior by their bosses. Some advice for handling an unpredictable manager.
