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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 15, 2022
The massive collapse of a cryptocurrency exchange underscores the risks, but potentially the opportunities, behind decentralized finance.
Most companies are expecting cutbacks in early 2023, but experts say strong, year-end performers can avoid being part of that.
November 14, 2022
With boards seeking more diversity and imposing more term and age limits, opportunities are growing for newcomers. But it’s not easy to land these slots.
November 9, 2022
A new study shows the usual way of resolving work conflicts can actually get in the way of diversity and inclusion efforts.
Some high-profile layoff mishaps—and a looming recession—have focused firms on getting this tricky move right.
How to undo a layoff mistake. Plus, make all those remote meetings more efficient, even fun.
November 8, 2022
Only one in seven job postings now offers remote work. Is a new era in post-pandemic work emerging?
November 7, 2022
How to keep people’s attention and encourage human connection in these new staples of the workday.
Despite the slowing economy, people are voluntarily leaving their jobs at a near-record pace. Best-selling author Daniel Goleman highlights what leaders can do about it.
November 4, 2022
How new pay-disclosure laws are causing some uncomfortable conversations at the office. Plus, why bosses are increasingly sorry for saying,
November 2, 2022
With new pay-disclosure laws going into effect, firms may face some uncomfortable conversations.
Experts worry that apologies from firms and managers are becoming too common to be effective. How leaders can make more meaningful amends.
