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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.
September 3, 2024
Managers want to finish the year strong, but multiple big-picture obstacles could stand in the way.
Sixty percent of Gen Xers are carrying month-to-month debt, leading managers to grapple—yet again—with staffers juggling two jobs.
September 2, 2024
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why an honest sense of purpose is becoming more imperative.
August 28, 2024
The US government’s major jobs revision confirms what many experts felt: Companies are shifting away from hiring in professional sectors.
August 27, 2024
A wave of thieves snaring deliveries from front doors has some employees now coming to work to get packages at the office instead. How can firms respond?
August 23, 2024
With hiring slowing down, experts say candidates need to adjust their tactics.
August 21, 2024
In a surprise shift, 30% of HR leaders say employee underperformance is now a primary cause of upcoming layoffs.
Uncertain times, uncertain leaders? 71% of US CEOs say they have imposter syndrome. A CEO and performance expert crack this confidence crisis.
It’s not too late for an end-of-summer read. Our consultants queued up a special booklist to crack before Labor Day.
The number of top bosses who believe their employees will RTO full-time has dropped sharply. Yet most firms still struggle to implement hybrid arrangements.
Surveys suggest firms will be cutting back on staff as much this year as they did last year. Can you avoid being targeted?
August 19, 2024
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains how top teams need help to productively manage their conflict and energy.
