Essentials: Briefings Podcast

The best of our podcasts focused on issues such as boardroom succession drama, compensation conundrums, and ageism at the office. 

This past year didn’t lack leadership dilemmas in which to explore. Our award-winning podcast combined expert guest insights with some recreated scenes that brought both insights and levity to some serious subjects. Our best podcasts in 2024 investigated issues such as why so many corporate training programs are mediocre, how to successfully bring on multiple new board directors, and why compensation questions remain so complex.

Training Tug of War

US firms spent nearly $102 billion on training last year, yet 7 in 10 leaders say there is a skills gap. A panel of experts explores firms' training tribulations.

Play the Board Game

Is it time for a changing of the boardroom guard? Nine in ten executives think at least one board member should be replaced. Two experts discuss how to make a timely transition.

Tell Me About Yourself – Answers!

It's the question 93% of hiring managers ask in job interviews—tell me about yourself. A top career coach shares her formula for a winning answer.

Pay Raise Roulette

Raises are projected to dip down to about 4% after a two-decade high of 4.4% just last year. A top payments expert shares what can be done to secure a precious pay bump in this economy.

Work in the Age of Ageism

Older workers say they look for ways to mitigate biases against them, but still worry about their future.

 

Click out all the stories in The 2024 Essentials.