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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 10, 2024
Eight in ten companies plan to monitor employees’ office attendance this year, with consequences for flouters. But leaders face risks too.
Why neither employers nor workers have the upper hand when it comes to hiring: “It’s a market I’ve never seen before.”
Sales teams face a tough year ahead, with data showing only 21% of corporate buyers now engage them early in the selling process. Can teams get their foot in the door?
January 8, 2024
Experts say with much of the progress halted last year, DEI leaders need a new plan to reignite the movement in 2024.
January 3, 2024
Despite months of decent economic news, more than half of CEOs believe conditions will decline early this year. Why?
January 2, 2024
Experts say some savvy goal-setting and multitasking, along with a few breaks, could make a difference in 2024.
Best-selling author Dan Goleman lays out the reasons why business leaders should lean into using one of the most powerful motivating factors humans know.
More firms are now posting salary ranges, but many are still not prepared for the awkward questions they are getting from workers.
January 1, 2024
New data indicates the health of Americans is declining. Why firms need to pay attention.
December 28, 2023
The corporate world puts its foot down about return-to-office. But remote workers are still fighting.
Every year is different for those at the top. We looked at how leaders grappled with change this year.
Despite its unprecedented growth, AI still remained a mystery for many firms. We covered the ups and downs of a true business boom.
