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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.
July 27, 2026
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues that AI is redefining what “adaptable” means.
Instead of pumping in music and turning up the lights, a handful of retailers are offering quiet hours for shoppers. Does it help or hurt sales?
July 22, 2026
Sixty percent of adults are noncommittal about their current employer. Can firms create more long-term outlooks for workers?
Job postings for chief of staff positions have doubled since last year, and people with the title have tripled since 2021. What’s behind the rising demand for a once-obscure role?
Ten percent of companies that currently cover GLP-1s for weight loss intend to cease coverage next year. Will more follow?
July 21, 2026
Candidates being hired now for the Games know their roles have end dates. But career-transition programs and market conditions could work in their favor.
Science shows that repetitive daily habits can help leaders reduce decision fatigue. Here are five common habits many top leaders rely on.
July 15, 2026
Frantic about AI and global events, smart companies are shifting focus to one kind of worker: those with critical talents. A top hiring expert shares how leaders today are identifying the best and brightest.
July 14, 2026
You’re not imagining the forgotten invitations and backhanded comments. They’re key signals from your manager.
AI is taking over many of the mundane tasks interns formerly did. So why are so many of them feeling so lost this summer?
Analysts expect another strong earnings quarter. Why earnings growth and job growth aren’t necessarily correlated anymore.
July 13, 2026
In a remarkable change, nearly a quarter of firms list AI agents in their org charts. Are bosses managing them enough?
