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The New Survival Strategy: More Meetings

As mid-career office workers strive to keep their jobs, they’re homing in on the one arena where human skills still reign supreme: meetings.

Welcome to the Sunday Job Interview

With their pick of candidates, some firms are asking for Sunday interviews or extending ‘work trials.’ What’s next?

6 Ways to Handle Decision Fatigue

Managing all the back-and-forth business shifts going on right now can take its toll.

April 21, 2026

The Sharp Squeeze on Britain’s HR Budgets

AI and hiring cutbacks have quietly prompted one of the biggest resets in HR budgets in years. Could that be a mistake?

April 21, 2026

The AI Is Emotionally Self-Aware. Is the Boss?

Best-selling author Dan Goleman says new AI models are being trained in an emotional-intelligence skill that many leaders can’t—or won’t—master.

April 20, 2026

The Sharp Slicing of HR Budgets

AI and hiring cutbacks have quietly prompted the largest reduction in HR budgets in years. Could that be a mistake?

April 15, 2026

Briefings Podcast: Hiring: The Great Mismatch

The new roles are there for the taking, but firms aren’t hiring because the skills aren’t there. How to solve the greatest talent imbalance in a generation.

April 15, 2026

I’ll Take ‘Your Training is Obsolete’ for $200

Be it Jeopardy! or other game shows, experts are raising a question for corporate leaders: Will AI make studying easier, but not promote real learning?

April 15, 2026

Workplace AI: Is Resistance Futile?

In the latest disturbing trend for leaders, a growing number of workers are undermining or ignoring firms’ AI efforts.

April 15, 2026

5 Ways to Handle Awkward Work Situations

Anyone who has ever had a job has found themselves in an awkward situation with a colleague or boss. Our experts share their advice.

April 15, 2026

A Tough Global Message

Even if the Middle East conflict ended tomorrow, higher prices and shortages could continue through the year. How should leaders explain that to their stakeholders?

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September 20, 2024

This Week in Leadership (Sept 16 - Sept 22)

Why there's an alarming increase in job-market scams. Plus, how to handle a work nemesis.

September 18, 2024

Job Hunting’s Newest Wrinkle: Scams

The number of fraudulent job ads is soaring, frustrating candidates and recruits alike.

September 18, 2024

Why This Interest-Rate Cut Matters

The Federal Reserve’s move this week could be a major jump start for firms trying to grow. Or maybe not.

September 18, 2024

Briefings Podcast #34: The CMO Squeeze

Budgets are down, AI is upending businesses, and growth is hard to find. Is there a target on the backs of marketing bosses?

September 18, 2024

How to Handle—and Beat—a Work Rival

Managing competitors at work is a struggle for the 62 percent of employees who have a workplace nemesis.

September 16, 2024

Are We Getting Sicker?

Sick-day usage has grown 15 percent in five years, a new survey shows, with Gen Z taking the most days.

September 16, 2024

A ‘Map’ to Help Employees Find Purpose

Best-selling author Dan Goleman highlights what leaders can do to help their workers discover meaning at work.

September 13, 2024

This Week in Leadership (Sept 9 - Sept 15)

Why salary increases are slowing down. Plus, employees pretend to work the most?

September 11, 2024

While the Candidates Debate, So Do Business Leaders

With the presidential race intensifying, corporate leaders find themselves holding back on plans until November.

September 11, 2024

Where Have the Salary Increases Gone?

Wage growth has hit its lowest levels in two years, creating new challenges for firms vying for top talent.

September 10, 2024

Who Pretends to Work More—Employees or Leaders?

Fifty-eight percent of managers fear employees are faking work. But surprise: Leaders may be pretending even more.

September 6, 2024

This Week in Leadership (Sept 2 - Sept 8)

Why many UK firms can't hold onto employees they recently hired. Plus, what happens when AI tells the boss he or she is making a mistake?

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