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Workplace AI: Is Resistance Futile?

In the latest disturbing trend for leaders, a growing number of workers are undermining or ignoring firms’ AI efforts.

This Week in Leadership (Apr 13- Apr 19)

What is considered ‘cheating’ when it comes to AI at work? Plus, how to turn global uncertainty into a potential career advantage.

Briefings Podcast: Hiring: The Great Mismatch

The new roles are there for the taking, but firms aren’t hiring because the skills aren’t there. How to solve the greatest talent imbalance in a generation.

April 15, 2026

Workplace AI: Is Resistance Futile?

In the latest disturbing trend for leaders, a growing number of workers are undermining or ignoring firms’ AI efforts.

April 15, 2026

5 Ways to Handle Awkward Work Situations

Anyone who has ever had a job has found themselves in an awkward situation with a colleague or boss. Our experts share their advice.

April 15, 2026

A Tough Global Message

Even if the Middle East conflict ended tomorrow, higher prices and shortages could continue through the year. How should leaders explain that to their stakeholders?

April 8, 2026

Pay Transparency: Britain and the EU on Divergent Routes

Workers are sending three million messages a day to ChatGPT about wages and compensation, intensifying negotiations.

April 8, 2026

Internships: The Only Way In?

More firms are offering internships this summer, but that creates a difficult decision for grads who are not finding work.

April 8, 2026

New Worker Woe: AI Impatience

According to a new study, a substantial number of AI users—nine out of ten—quickly abandon the tech when it frustrates them. Why that should worry leaders.

April 8, 2026

Are We Becoming Professionally Obsolete?

One-fifth of US workers think they will be phased out. Millions more think they’re never going to get a chance professionally. What can leaders do about ‘FOBO?’

April 7, 2026

5 Ways to ‘Read’ Your CEO

Got a boss who isn’t particularly transparent? Experts say there are other ways to glean the CEO’s intentions.

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April 8, 2026

Are We Becoming Professionally Obsolete?

One-fifth of US workers think they will be phased out. Millions more think they’re never going to get a chance professionally. What can leaders do about ‘FOBO?’

April 7, 2026

5 Ways to ‘Read’ Your CEO

Got a boss who isn’t particularly transparent? Experts say there are other ways to glean the CEO’s intentions.

April 3, 2026

This Week in Leadership (Mar 30 - Apr 5)

Why are so many people getting additional titles at work? Plus, would you trust AI for pay advice?

April 1, 2026

How Many Titles Are Too Many?

The number of C-suite leaders with two or more titles has more than doubled in the last decade. But experts say the trend isn’t about grooming successors.

March 31, 2026

Will Quarterly Reporting Become Biannual?

The SEC is poised to end the 50-year practice. That could shift how firms plan which enterprises become public, and how long CEOs stick around.

March 31, 2026

Becoming Your Own Expert On Pay

Workers are sending three million messages a day to ChatGPT about wages and compensation, intensifying negotiations.

March 31, 2026

5 Ways to Avoid AI Workslop

Got a boss who isn’t particularly transparent? Experts say there are other ways to glean the CEO’s intentions.

March 30, 2026

The Sharp Slicing of HR Budgets

AI and hiring cutbacks have quietly prompted the largest reduction in HR budgets in years. Could that be a mistake?

March 30, 2026

The Leadership the AI Era Requires

AI tools will be “always on,” which means leaders must evolve their people-management skills, argues best-selling author Dan.

March 27, 2026

This Week in Leadership (Mar 23 - Mar 29)

If AI is increasing productivity, then why are we all working the same number of hours? Plus: questions to ask your new boss.

March 25, 2026

The Productivity Paradox

AI is cutting some workers’ duties in half. But why are they still logging the same number of hours?

March 24, 2026

6 Rounds, No Offer

The average time from job posting to hire has jumped 65% in three years. Should firms just tell candidates why?

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