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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.
February 21, 2023
Companies are buying back stock at double the pace of last year. But this once little-noticed move may be drawing unwanted attention.
February 15, 2023
Surveys show a growing number of workers now have at least some caretaking duties.
A new survey shows stress levels for legal- and government affairs executives are up sharply, as firms try to straddle the fence on many public issues.
February 14, 2023
The right-to-repair movement scored a major victory recently in the farming industry. Will smartphones and electronics be next?
Already tasked with enforcing new office and productivity edicts, a growing number are getting laid off, docked pay, or demoted. Why is there a target on their backs?
February 13, 2023
Best-selling author Daniel Goleman explains why firms will need employees to both think and work with sustainability in mind.
Companies are quietly expanding “clawback” provisions to a wider group of employees and extending the time workers must give notice. What’s driving this?
February 7, 2023
Keeping records, bringing in some help, and other tips can help you handle the office manipulators.
A surprisingly upbeat US job-market report suggests corporate leaders are now prioritizing short-term needs over long-term anxiety about the economy.
The developers behind ChatGPT say they now have software that can detect whether text was written by a human—or a machine. Will it help, or create more problems?
Firms are discovering an unexpected headache: not all customers are thrilled when prices drop.
February 6, 2023
Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison urges leaders to periodically evaluate their leadership styles.
