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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.
January 15, 2025
Some firms have started banning workers from criticizing RTO policies on internal sites. Will empowered employees only gripe louder?
CEOs are facing more headwinds than ever, from AI to wars to employee backlash. How much can they really handle?
Whether it’s adjusting window shades or choosing the right pen, habits can quietly have a powerful effect on performance.
The stellar US jobs market added 256,000 jobs in December. What’s next?
January 8, 2025
A group reportedly agrees to pay a record $110 million for a new professional women’s-soccer franchise. Could this be a sign of a bubble?
Activist campaigns forced out a record number of CEOs in 2024. Why this year might bring more of the same.
New research suggests leaders under personal financial stress are more likely to be controlling and difficult. Why it might be more common now.
January 7, 2025
The average time to find a job is half a year. Experts say candidates need to revamp this docu-ment to squeeze past automated job trackers and human hiring managers.
Experts say candidates need to revamp this document to squeeze past automated job trackers and human hiring managers.
January 6, 2025
Corporate plans are changing fast in the UK as the economy slumps and jobs are scarce.
January 2, 2025
Firms are expected to dole out stock or options in 2025 to a wider group of workers. Do workers want this?
Investment and returns AI aren’t the only concerns raised by AI. Why leaders should expect more employee protests and legal actions, among other challenges.
