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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I’ll Take ‘Your Training is Obsolete’ for $200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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February 19, 2025

The ‘Remote-Work Gap’ Widens

Off-site jobs are increasingly being offered to high earners, creating a new gap between those who come into the office—and those who don’t.

February 17, 2025

The Case for Hope at Work

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why hope is essential, even if professional conditions seem overwhelming.

February 14, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Feb 10 - Feb 16)

Is the way leaders are growing their firms' profits sustainable? Plus, how to find a new career niche.

February 13, 2025

Briefings Podcast #42: Negotiate Your Salary—Better

Nearly every new hire who asks for more money gets it, but few workers actually ask. Two experts unlock the process of increasing your pay.

February 12, 2025

Cyberattacks Take a Hit

Despite an increase in the number of attacks, ransomware payments declined by $500 million last year. Have firms won the battle, or are attackers just retrenching?

February 12, 2025

5 Ways to Find a New Career Niche

One-third of workers plan to switch jobs in the next six months—but the smart candidates will find a new niche and skill set to market themselves.

February 12, 2025

Glimmer of Growth

The nation’s largest companies are turning in strong profit growth. What’s the catch?

February 12, 2025

Five Stars, or Five Lies?

Retailers are cracking down on fake product reviews, now that an estimated 30% are fake. The question is whether it’s working.

February 7, 2025

This Week in Leadership (Feb 3 - Feb 9)

Are professionals really putting in only a half-day's worth of work? Plus, don't give up on your 2025 goals just yet.

February 5, 2025

Tariff Tango: Are Supply Chains Ready?

Despite these tumultuous times, supply-chain experts say preparations from the past may pay off.

February 4, 2025

6 Ways to Still Hit 2025 Goals

It’s only been one month, but many employees and managers are already giving up on their New Year’s resolutions. How to be realistic and do what is doable.

February 4, 2025

A Half Day of Focus

A new survey finds people spend almost five hours a day engaged in productive work. Do frustration and boredom dominate the rest of the time?

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