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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 14, 2026
Leaders are increasingly looking for employees who can “unlearn” old ways of working and move on quickly to what’s next.
With third-quarter earnings season underway, firms are beating estimates by a wide margin—but they could become victims of their own success.
October 13, 2026
A new study projects a 130% jump in AI-led gift traffic this holiday. But is AI better at picking gifts than humans are?
October 7, 2026
New research suggests Gen Alpha will rely exclusively on voice messaging for communication when they enter the workforce. Will that be positive or negative?
Workers frustrated by training programs in the AI era may be struggling to unlearn instead of learn. Can it be done?
Ten thousand Americans exit the workforce daily, but many emerge months later, eager to contribute.
October 6, 2026
More firms are bringing back traditional retirement plans to attract key workers. But will this staple of 20th-century benefits become too pricey for 21st-century companies?
October 5, 2026
A new report shows that adults are spending more money on toys for themselves than for their kids. How leaders prepare for such sudden consumer shifts.
September 30, 2026
A new survey finds a third of CFOs say they don’t think the new tech is helping to grow sales. But eight in ten are fine with that—for now.
As boomer ailments mount, family members taking care of them need far more time off than before. How do firms manage a hard balancing act?
A social-media brouhaha reveals growing uncertainties—and distractions—in today’s casual office.
September 29, 2026
Unemployment and AI are big short-term challenges, but it’s never too early to chart a career path.
