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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.
November 20, 2023
As holiday gift season approaches, there’s an unexpected group who have become high rollers. But from a business leader’s standpoint, they are the most challenging group to attract.
November 19, 2023
Experts suggest brushing up on conflict management and a host of other hard and soft skills.
November 17, 2023
Why are fewer women than men trying out new AI software? Plus, what to do when you feel overworked.
More than one-third of employees say office soirees are a “waste of time.” What leaders pushing for a more-engaging corporate culture can do to make workplace revelries more inspiring.
November 15, 2023
Post-Thanksgiving, leaders often fail to realize that more mishaps than usual occur just as 2023 deadlines approach.
Companies plan to disclose more information about pay practices, but are they ready for all of the inevitable follow-up queries from workers?
Despite glowing job reviews, hiring managers still favor younger applicants, a new report shows.
November 14, 2023
Only about a third of women are using AI at work or at home, less than men. Can leaders reduce an important tech gap?
Workers across industries are still reporting elevated levels of burnout and stress from being overworked.
November 8, 2023
Amid restructurings, many managers are ending up without direct reports. How to handle the transition.
New data shows productivity is surging in the US. What’s behind employees getting far more efficient.
November 7, 2023
Data shows that 44% of employees have thought about quitting during holiday break. Will they this year?
