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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.
January 26, 2024
Are remote workers more likely or less likely to get laid off? Plus, how to navigate the tricky job market in 2024.
January 24, 2024
A surprising survey finds that only 16% of UK firms with remote staffs had layoffs last year. Why?
CHRO turnover has plummeted over the last three years. How long will that last?
Leaders needing to keep something confidential—about everything from layoffs to mergers—is often overlooked in today’s era of transparency. How do they do it?
One-quarter of managers think that workers are fibbing about being ill to miss work. How to rebuild trust on both sides.
January 23, 2024
There’s a surprising reason why average bonuses are down 21%—and it’s one some leaders might be loath to deliver.
Everyone is talking about adding new abilities to their professional toolbox. But there are alternatives to time-consuming training.
ChatGPT can handle 70% of skills most management roles require, according to a recent study. Is a human boss really necessary?
January 16, 2024
Dallas has suddenly become the second-biggest US financial hub, part of a new and still-evolving worker geography in the post-pandemic era.
For a variety of new reasons, candidates at all levels are frustrated. What can they do?
January 15, 2024
With so many global challenges occurring simultaneously, bosses need to lead differently, says best-selling author Dan Goleman.
