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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.
May 22, 2024
One-quarter of US employees say their firms’ return-to-office rules have changed multiple times. Is the waffling causing some workers to stay home?
May 15, 2024
At a time when firms say they need innovators, a new study finds recruiters are strongly biased against hiring entrepreneurs—who are known for being innovative.
After handing out big raises last year, companies are pulling back. What can top performers—and top negotiators—do to secure big bumps in 2024?
As firms scrutinize their employees more, highlighting big wins is important. Here are some ways to leverage them.
May 14, 2024
One in four employers plans to offer housing benefits to employees this year, according to a new survey. Is it just a way to get people back to the office?
May 13, 2024
Best-selling author Dan Goleman shares what business leaders can learn from community organizers.
May 8, 2024
Open roles have fallen an eye-popping 30% since peaking two years ago, but HR professionals still face massive workloads to find the right candidates.
May 7, 2024
Forty percent of workers over 55 haven’t spoken to a Gen Zer at work in a year, and one in five Gen Z to someone over 50. Why corporate leaders should be worried.
Researchers used the latest tools to generate a note that many leaders find particularly challenging. How did it go?
Firms promote only about 6% of their workforce. How to increase your odds.
May 5, 2024
The average wait time for now-scarce primary-care doctors is one month. Why are shortages for several key professions mounting?
May 1, 2024
Worried that interview questions may be filtering out shy but strong candidates, some firms are publishing them in advance. Will this lead to better hires—or more inauthentic candidates?
