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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.
January 29, 2025
Researchers built a tool to determine a CEO’s mental-health challenges by analyzing speech patterns. Can it give competitors a business advantage?
The 2025 edition of Korn Ferry and Fortune’s most respected organizations is out, revealing how much executives value the ability to embrace change.
January 22, 2025
According to the World Economic Forum, many of the hot jobs in five years will be decidedly low-tech. Farming, anyone?
Even at Davos, many top corporate leaders shun networking. That’s a big mistake, experts say.
With an influx of returning retirees, and stress mounting among other workers, memory problems may become a workplace issue.
January 20, 2025
Being curious about a potential employer can not only improve your chances of landing the role, but also help you decide whether you want to take it.
Best-selling author Dan Goleman examines what happens when high-powered leaders lose their reason for working.
New research finds a shocking number of jobs that companies don’t plan to fill. What’s driving this?
January 15, 2025
With merger-and-acquisition activity expected to increase this year, our experts share tips on what to do if your company is bought or merged.
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.
