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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I’ll Take ‘Your Training is Obsolete’ for $200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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March 5, 2025

The Art of Praising Your Boss

There’s a skill to complimenting bosses sincerely—without appearing fake. And it can mean a lot to your career.

March 4, 2025

A Brutal Trade-War Test

In rapid fashion, the new tariffs are already challenging the agility of supply-chain leaders.

March 3, 2025

A Key to Unlocking Purpose

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains the ways managers can create a sense of belonging and support among their people.

March 3, 2025

A New Batch of Job Hunters?

A wide range of ex-US government workers may soon be landing in the job market. Should firms snatch them up?

February 28, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Feb 24 - Mar 2)

Why companies are overhauling pay plans right now. Plus, how to make an immediate positive impact at work.

February 25, 2025

An Overhaul in Pay Plans

Why 2025 is the year many organizations are making the biggest adjustments to pay plans since the pandemic.

February 25, 2025

Humans Need Not Apply

AI workplace tools that don’t need human supervision are on the rise, so much so that a new job site is dedicated to hiring only AI agents. Are we being replaced faster than we expected?

February 25, 2025

5 Ways to Make a Fast Impact at Work

Bosses increasingly are demanding results amid faster-moving shifts. How to show you’re making progress.

February 24, 2025

Put Me In, Coach

The life-coaching industry is booming, as more people seek help coping with a host of work and personal issues. But when it comes to hiring a coach, experts say buyers should beware.

February 21, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Feb 17 - Feb 23)

The return of the top-down management style. Plus, how to get better at tuning out all of today's numerous distractions.

February 19, 2025

A Blast of Top-Down Management

More leaders are taking tougher stances with workers to speed up business. Will it work?

February 19, 2025

Stay Tuned: Workplace Shows Are the New Hits

Forget family dramas or police procedurals. Workplace issues have taken over the pop-culture zeitgeist, with business-themed shows generating massive buzz.

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