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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.
April 23, 2025
When the market quivers, experts say that bold actions may actually be the best move for job candidates and career climbers.
Nearly three-quarters of CEOs worry that AI blunders will lead to their own firings in the next two years.
April 21, 2025
Best-selling author Dan Goleman makes the case for human-centered design, a novel approach to building an organization.
April 16, 2025
One after another, a series of seemingly rare, nerve-shattering events have tested leaders. Is a new skill set needed to lead through such upheaval?
What is it like to talk to an AI agent? We interview one to test this new level of workplace technology that looks—and acts—human.
April 15, 2025
Managing all the back-and-forth business shifts going on right now can take its toll.
Stock market swings are leading to bare nerves, as bosses and employees alike quietly fret about their 401(k)s.
While CEOs must focus on short- to medium-term trade-war scenarios, boards must still try to scan the horizon.
April 14, 2025
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains that leaders must show teams how to transform a “mess” into something positive.
April 8, 2025
Even long-tenured CEOs are seeking guidance, or just a person to vent to, during an unprecedented week of disruption.
The economy and the market just zigged big-time. Here’s how to adjust any job search.
A new Korn Ferry survey finds that more firms are using AI to help managers make decisions on rewards. How long before the technology takes over entirely?
