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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.
July 15, 2025
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?
Nearly two-thirds of managers in the US and Europe are being asked to take a tougher stance on worker performance. Why the productivity push keeps growing.
Our consultants are pushing actionable reads on pressing business topics.
June 30, 2025
What happens when colleagues—or clients—keep bringing it up? Two experts discuss.
