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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.
December 2, 2024
Corporations and leaders are facing increasingly high levels of aggression from customers, employees, and investors. Have firms brought it on themselves?
November 25, 2024
With cumulative inflation over 15% since 2021, many employees are asking for pay increases next year—a process that experts say should start now.
Some challenges are far from burdensome. They’re desirable, says best-selling author Dan Goleman.
A combination of workers extending their holiday with an already short season might stymie firms’ pursuit of their year-end goals.
November 24, 2024
With holiday sales expected to rise just 3% over last year, retailers are pulling out all the stops, including redefining Black Friday.
November 20, 2024
US firms spent nearly $102 billion on employee training last year, yet seven in 10 leaders worry about a skills gap. A panel of experts explores what’s wrong with today’s training programs.
As generative AI surges into the workplace, six in ten firms plan to automate roles now held by humans. Make sure yours isn’t one of them.
Promotion rates are down 23% in two years, to roughly one employee in 10. How can firms motivate the disappointed?
Sitting on a record $3.8 trillion in cash, firms that were waiting for the US elections are poised for record dealmaking. Will that mean more layoffs, or more hiring?
November 19, 2024
Nearly half of American workers say they forgo lunch at least once a week. Is that a warning sign for firms, or good news?
November 13, 2024
After declining for more than a year, inflation edged up, following a historic pattern. How should leaders react?
