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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 1, 2024
Companies are being inundated with résumés from people frustrated by their own job but not serious about switching roles. What can hiring professionals do?
Friday office attendance is way down, but ambitious workers see it as a “slow day” they can use to get ahead.
Corporate-dividend payout jumped 60% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. What’s behind the big boost, and will other stakeholders howl?
Science now says chronic inflammation may be a major hindrance to worker productivity. Two experts share what leaders can do to tackle this silent scourge.
April 29, 2024
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why purpose can make an organization healthier only if it’s done credibly.
April 24, 2024
Dining costs are up 29% since 2019, but consumers keep paying. What corporate leaders can take from this buying behavior’s “new normal.”
New data shows that smaller firms are three times more likely than large to require people to be in the office. Do they have a culture edge that persuades workers?
In a remarkable branding shift, the cruise industry has found a way to attract Gen Zers. Two experts highlight how industries are transforming to attract younger customers.
A bad boss is the number-one reason people quit their job. But is there another way?
April 19, 2024
How to skillfully climb the corporate ladder. Plus, why baby boomers are giving Gen Zers the silent treatment at work (and vice versa).
Why are so many UK workers taking sick leave? Plus, the clichés to avoid on your CV.
April 17, 2024
With job searches becoming so challenging, experts say vague language won’t get past most firms’ candidate filters.
