This week’s five-number roundup highlights workplace and hiring trends, including that fewer than 6 in 10 workers said they fully read their most recent employment contract. It also reports that a notable share of hiring managers worry artificial intelligence tools could damage their company’s brand
A flight attendant fired after posting a TikTok dance video has sued Alaska Airlines, alleging the carrier applied "heightened standards for reputational behavior" to her because of her sex and race. The complaint contends she was disciplined more harshly than colleagues for similar conduct, allegin
A sponsored video quick take from ThreatLocker on implementing a Zero Trust model to defend against AI-driven threats. It highlights practical controls, deployment considerations, and strategies organizations can use to adapt their security posture as adversaries leverage AI.
When global events affect employees, HR leaders should recognize that those directly impacted may experience depression, anxiety and trauma-related symptoms. They should respond proactively with trauma-informed policies, clear communication and accessible mental-health resources to support affected
A new study finds technical debt and process shortcomings are keeping many organizations stuck in AI “pilot purgatory,” blocking the scaling of initiatives. Among the world’s top 2,000 public companies, workforce gaps and other weaknesses leave nearly $18 trillion of potential AI value untapped.
An iCIMS report finds that despite high-profile tech layoffs, employers across multiple sectors are accelerating AI initiatives and increasingly seeking AI-skilled talent. However, the supply of qualified candidates hasn’t kept pace with demand, creating a talent shortfall for organizations scaling
This article updates a classic HBR framework by identifying three forces that are reshaping how managers must grow into leaders. It explains how those forces change role expectations, required skills, and development approaches, and offers practical guidance for organizations and individuals acceler
Drawing on lessons from a Harvard Business School signature program, this article outlines practical strategies to detect and defuse team friction before it becomes entrenched dysfunction. It highlights communication practices, leadership behaviors, and team norms that help prevent breakdowns and ke
Author Anne Morriss argues that the traditional slow-and-steady approach lets problems fester and opportunities slip away. By pairing speed with high-trust cultures, teams accelerate decision-making, surface root causes through candid feedback, and iterate quickly to resolve hard problems before the