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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.
September 19, 2025
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.
September 9, 2025
Skills-training and certificate programs are expected to balloon into a $3 billion business by decade’s end. Deciding which courses to take is a challenge.
Salaries for AI talent continue to rise, with increases of 12% or more for people with no experience. But the risks for firms extend far beyond pay.
Six in ten workers don’t leave their desk at lunch. Is it another blow to corporate culture?
