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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.
November 28, 2022
Counting holiday staff breaks, many firms will have only about a dozen days in December to reach year-end goals. Is it enough time?
Best-selling author Daniel Goleman says some purpose-driven workers are now trying to bring those beliefs to how they spend.
November 25, 2022
What should leaders do with any budget left before the year runs out? Plus, leadership lessons from NFL coaches.
November 21, 2022
More than 30 million viewers are expected to watch football this Thanksgiving. What can corporate leaders learn from the coaches manning the sidelines?
As holiday shopping season begins, companies are dipping into resell services.
There’s still money left in the waning weeks of many managers 2022 budgets. Many want to use it to hire for critical roles, even as a recession looms.
Considering leaving your job? Experts say the way you quit can hurt or help your career.
November 18, 2022
Companies are resuming office parties, which experts say can be a good chance to make—or break—a career.
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November 16, 2022
Facing inflation and high benefit costs, firms set sights on slicing wage hikes—except for top talent.
A new survey reveals that nearly 20% more executives are dissatisfied with their job than a year ago. Why the sudden change, and how to reverse it?
November 15, 2022
Spooked employees are starting to increase job-hunts just as leaders are trying to hit year-end results.
