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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.
July 16, 2025
Savvy workers are “vibe coding” with AI to create some cool, productive tools. Should firms and leaders be concerned, or should they use vibe coding to gain an edge with competitors?
July 15, 2025
Workers remain nervous about losing jobs, but many firms continue to say humans will partner with AI.
Sixty-one percent of consumers say that they are already trading down from name brands, and firms are hurrying to stanch the bleeding.
Even the most qualified candidates can blow a job interview with an obsolete reference or old-school webcam. Here’s what not to do.
July 14, 2025
New data shows a spike in work meetings after 8 PM. Does the trend reflect a “crisis mode” at firms today?
July 8, 2025
Almost one quarter of unemployed people remain jobless after six months, near a post-pandemic high. Are current hiring practices contributing to their time on the sidelines?
Having a parent who’s an expert in the job market pays off in spades.
A third of packages have grown smaller since the pandemic, and another downshift is underway. Why this can be a risky move.
A new heyday for pay emerges as firms pay double for field experts who are also pros at AI. How high will the bidding go?
July 7, 2025
More than half of UK firms say they expect merger activity to pick up soon. But will HR departments be ready?
July 1, 2025
A remarkable 35% of new hires in March were returning former employees. Why are firms—and job seekers—looking to the past?
An organized movement not to spend a discretionary dime in July has retailers worried. How can firms walk these kinds of tightropes?
