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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 17, 2023
Leaders believe more employees are balking at taking on added work without more pay. Could this become a widespread issue?
January 16, 2023
Best-selling author Daniel Goleman highlights three ways organizations need to act to win over purpose-driven employees.
January 13, 2023
Why 2023 is off to a slow start at many organizations. Plus, will non-compete clauses get banned?
January 11, 2023
The economic downturn, combined with the politicization of green investing, is turning up the heat on ESG-focused investment funds. What it means for companies and investors.
Teams used to hit the ground running in January, but experts say still-weary staffers are returning slowly, creating a new curveball for leaders with first-quarter goals to meet.
January 10, 2023
A new government proposal, if enacted, would force firms to find other ways to limit talent from jumping ship to competitors.
January 4, 2023
As employees depart and conditions shift, leaders are focusing on short-term planning instead of year-long goals.
Leaders increasingly worry they might lose entire swaths of skill and organizational awareness if this oft-ignored but stressed-out group heads for the exits.
Advances like the new ChatGPT could help boost your chances and getting hired and promoted.
As images of grounded passengers in crowded airports filled TV screens over the holidays, leaders across industries shared a growing concern: That could be our firm.
January 2, 2023
Last year employees were looking for meaning, says best-selling author Daniel Goleman. This year they will be acting on it.
January 1, 2023
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