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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.
March 5, 2025
Why long, grueling hours are once again an expectation in tech and finance—and may soon be in other fields.
There’s a skill to complimenting bosses sincerely—without appearing fake. And it can mean a lot to your career.
March 4, 2025
In rapid fashion, the new tariffs are already challenging the agility of supply-chain leaders.
March 3, 2025
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains the ways managers can create a sense of belonging and support among their people.
A wide range of ex-US government workers may soon be landing in the job market. Should firms snatch them up?
February 25, 2025
Why 2025 is the year many organizations are making the biggest adjustments to pay plans since the pandemic.
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?
Bosses increasingly are demanding results amid faster-moving shifts. How to show you’re making progress.
February 24, 2025
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 19, 2025
More leaders are taking tougher stances with workers to speed up business. Will it work?
Forget family dramas or police procedurals. Workplace issues have taken over the pop-culture zeitgeist, with business-themed shows generating massive buzz.
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.
