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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I’ll Take ‘Your Training is Obsolete’ for $200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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April 28, 2025

Panic Buying of a Different Kind

With tariffs looming, people are panic buying everything from electronics to food. But leaders are struggling to predict what will be scooped up.

April 25, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Apr 21 - Apr 27)

The big mistake CEOs fear making now. Plus, how to be a

April 23, 2025

Delay that Financial Guidance

Trade wars and other business dramas are making leaders struggle to provide realistic financial forecasts. Should they skip them?

April 23, 2025

I’m Working for You… for Now

A new study says gig workers will represent fully half of the developed world’s workforce in two years. Are leaders prepared for the shift?

April 23, 2025

5 Ways to Become a ‘Career Daredevil’

When the market quivers, experts say that bold actions may actually be the best move for job candidates and career climbers.

April 23, 2025

The Executive Ejection Seat

Nearly three-quarters of CEOs worry that AI blunders will lead to their own firings in the next two years.

April 21, 2025

Stop Thinking About the Org Chart

Best-selling author Dan Goleman makes the case for human-centered design, a novel approach to building an organization.

April 18, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Apr 14 - Apr 20)

How this month's events have made some people grumpy at work. Plus, how to combat decision fatigue.

April 16, 2025

Beware the Black Swans

One after another, a series of seemingly rare, nerve-shattering events have tested leaders. Is a new skill set needed to lead through such upheaval?

April 16, 2025

Briefings Podcast #47: Humans Need Not Apply

What is it like to talk to an AI agent? We interview one to test this new level of workplace technology that looks—and acts—human.

April 15, 2025

Decision Fatigue. 6 Ways to Deal With It

Managing all the back-and-forth business shifts going on right now can take its toll.

April 15, 2025

I’m Not Grumpy, You Are

Stock market swings are leading to bare nerves, as bosses and employees alike quietly fret about their 401(k)s.

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