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Weekly leadership messages from our CEO Gary Burnison, capturing the mood and the moment with storytelling and insights.
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.
October 6, 2023
Why sick leave is spiking in the UK. Plus, how to handle a job reassignment.
October 3, 2023
The latest figures show the UK economy is contracting, forcing leaders to adapt. But is it working?
New AI tools offer improved speaking and lip-syncing features that could help transform business communications. But should firms use them?
More than half of chief marketing executives say they’re not collaborating with their CFO peers. What can these critical leaders—and the CEO—do about it?
Instead of laying people off, organizations are increasingly giving them new job assignments. How to manage what can be a jarring professional change.
UK-worker sick leave is at a ten-year high. How increased stress levels may be playing a role in a troubling trend.
October 2, 2023
The premiere episode of the Briefings Podcast focuses on return-to-office challenges that still divide workers and leaders.
In a surprising twist, nearly one-third of employees who get a promotion quit within the next month.
Firms are struggling with new pay-disclosure laws that are upsetting candidates and employees. How to make a tough change in a delicate area.
September 27, 2023
For some, even the word “feedback” causes anxiety. How to productively process a critique of your work performance.
New research suggests new hires are deciding to bolt at a superfast clip these days. Why is onboarding not working?
Despite widespread interest in artificial intelligence, less than a quarter of employees are taking company-provided training. Why?
