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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.
January 24, 2024
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.
January 11, 2024
Stretched budgets will likely make way for operational agility and internal promotions.
January 10, 2024
Leaders are ready for higher productivity in 2024—but worried about asking for it.
Experts say supervisory roles are evolving, providing more opportunities—and challenges—than ever. How to become a boss.
