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Humor
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Meetings, egos, 'circling back': The 'corporate ick' that drives workers away

Corporate jargon and performative behaviors in the workplace are causing frustration among employees, reflecting a desire for authenticity and human connection.
Business
fromFortune
6 hours ago

The org chart isn't ready: How AI exposed the hidden crisis inside the American corporation | Fortune

American corporations face internal tensions as unwritten rules and organizational behaviors struggle to adapt to new expectations, exacerbated by AI.
Psychology
fromMail Online
2 days ago

The Gordon Gekko effect: Bosses actively FAVOUR manipulative employees

Manipulative employees are favored by bosses seeking personal advancement, despite potential long-term costs for organizations.
Humor
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Meetings, egos, 'circling back': The 'corporate ick' that drives workers away

Corporate jargon and performative behaviors in the workplace are causing frustration among employees, reflecting a desire for authenticity and human connection.
Business
fromFortune
6 hours ago

The org chart isn't ready: How AI exposed the hidden crisis inside the American corporation | Fortune

American corporations face internal tensions as unwritten rules and organizational behaviors struggle to adapt to new expectations, exacerbated by AI.
Psychology
fromMail Online
2 days ago

The Gordon Gekko effect: Bosses actively FAVOUR manipulative employees

Manipulative employees are favored by bosses seeking personal advancement, despite potential long-term costs for organizations.
Marketing
fromBig Think
1 hour ago

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.
#ai
Public health
fromForbes
5 hours ago

The Child Care Opportunity: How Companies Can Save $70 Billion Annually

Child care disruptions cost companies $70 billion annually, impacting workforce participation and productivity significantly.
#leadership
Productivity
fromMountaingoatsoftware
1 day ago

Why Smart Teams Overcommit And How Leaders Make It Worse

Leaders should avoid pressuring teams into overcommitting, as teams often do this themselves due to their inherent optimism.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How Calling Out Problems Makes You the Most Trusted Leader

Effective leadership is defined by how problems are framed and handled, not by the intensity of the issues faced.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
Psychology
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

You can't be disconnected at home and magically connected at work

Leaders often struggle with team engagement due to unrecognized behaviors that disconnect them from their teams.
Productivity
fromMountaingoatsoftware
1 day ago

Why Smart Teams Overcommit And How Leaders Make It Worse

Leaders should avoid pressuring teams into overcommitting, as teams often do this themselves due to their inherent optimism.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Your Management Strategy Is Doomed to Fail If You Don't Do This

Effective management focuses on execution through a straightforward approach: face reality, investigate issues, fix them systematically, and own the outcomes.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How Calling Out Problems Makes You the Most Trusted Leader

Effective leadership is defined by how problems are framed and handled, not by the intensity of the issues faced.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
World politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

We've entered a new era of risk for the modern CEO

Most CEOs are unprepared for crises like Taiwan Strait tensions due to a narrow focus on geoeconomic risks.
#ibm
Social justice
fromComputerworld
17 hours ago

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Social justice
fromTheregister
1 day ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Social justice
fromComputerworld
17 hours ago

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Social justice
fromTheregister
1 day ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Software development
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 hours ago

10 Problem-Solving Training Techniques Every Organization Should Use

Problem-solving training equips employees with skills to analyze situations, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions quickly.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The workers most likely to burn out aren't always the ones doing the most - they're the ones who can't tell the difference between urgent and important - Silicon Canals

Workers overwhelmed by urgency rather than importance are more likely to experience burnout.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Close the Execution Gap That's Slowing Your Team Down

Unclear decision ownership and broken handoffs, not communication, are the main issues causing execution slowdowns in organizations.
UX design
fromFast Company
1 day ago

5 signs your team isn't aligned even if they're all nodding

Illusion of alignment in teams leads to miscommunication and inefficiency, causing frustration and wasted energy.
Health
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
1 day ago

Why modern workplaces are rethinking hydration and employee performance

Dehydration affects many Americans, impacting health and productivity, prompting workplaces to improve access to clean, cold water.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Science Confirms How to Connect to Something Greater at Work

Spirituality in the workplace fosters connection and fulfillment, addressing disconnection and burnout among workers.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Entry-level hiring is broken. These companies are completely reimagining it

Palantir launched a Meritocracy Fellowship to recruit young talent, emphasizing aptitude over experience and providing intensive training and mentorship.
#ai-governance
fromTheregister
2 days ago

IT manager approved lunch downtime, but made a meal of it

"Since it wasn't going to take long, I was approved to do it over the lunch hour," he told Who, Me?
Tech industry
Marketing tech
fromAcast
6 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.
Women
#corporate-jargon
Philosophy
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
Marketing
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
Marketing
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A McKinsey senior partner who meets with Fortune 500 leaders explains why it's so hard to be a CEO right now

CEOs face increasing challenges, with critical issues on the management agenda rising significantly, leading to shorter tenures and heightened turnover.
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

How the European job market will change with new pay transparency rules

The EU pay transparency directive aims to ensure equal pay for men and women, transforming workers' rights across Europe.
#leadership-development
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Blended Learning For High-Impact Leadership Development In 2026

Blended learning, designed intentionally, creates high-impact leadership development that is scalable and effective in real-world applications.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Why cutting leadership development now will cost you later

Organizations reducing leadership development during pressure risk operational failures as AI expands role complexity and decision demands on senior leaders.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Blended Learning For High-Impact Leadership Development In 2026

Blended learning, designed intentionally, creates high-impact leadership development that is scalable and effective in real-world applications.
Business intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why cutting leadership development now will cost you later

Organizations reducing leadership development during pressure risk operational failures as AI expands role complexity and decision demands on senior leaders.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Dear Vicki: Why have 'staff' and 'employees' suddenly become 'colleagues', but without extra pay?

HR departments are enforcing a bland culture by replacing traditional terms like 'workers' and 'employees' with 'colleagues'.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

This Is an Essential Part of Modern Work. Our CEO Refuses to Do It.

A CEO's lack of industry knowledge and poor communication skills create significant challenges for her organization.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromForbes
3 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.
fromWorld Economic Forum
1 day ago
Careers

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.
Remote teams
fromForbes
3 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.
Careers
fromWorld Economic Forum
1 day ago

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.
Online learning
fromMedium
3 days ago

Designing adaptive teams

Organizations must cultivate a collective capacity to learn faster than competitors to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
#employee-engagement
Business
fromFortune
4 days ago

Ingersoll Rand CEO: here's how employee ownership helped drive more than 8x enterprise value growth | Fortune

Engaging employees at all levels fosters ownership, aligns incentives, and drives value creation in organizations.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
5 days ago

World of HR: Employee engagement drops globally for the second year in a row

Global employee engagement has declined to 20%, while job optimism remains strong despite significant productivity losses.
Business
fromFortune
4 days ago

Ingersoll Rand CEO: here's how employee ownership helped drive more than 8x enterprise value growth | Fortune

Engaging employees at all levels fosters ownership, aligns incentives, and drives value creation in organizations.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
5 days ago

World of HR: Employee engagement drops globally for the second year in a row

Global employee engagement has declined to 20%, while job optimism remains strong despite significant productivity losses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
Careers
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture

Workplace culture significantly influences job satisfaction and career success, with toxic environments leading to disengagement and unhappiness.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
4 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
Careers
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Fostering this one simple quality can dramatically improve your team's performance

Disengagement costs organizations significantly, while passion at work enhances creativity, collaboration, and overall performance.
Psychology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Leaning into this simple quality will make you a better boss

Most people believe they are better drivers and leaders than average, showcasing a common bias known as illusory superiority.
#generative-ai
Remote teams
fromFuturism
4 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
4 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

What Workplace Jealousy Reveals About You

Jealousy at work is common but rarely acknowledged, often stemming from comparisons with colleagues' successes.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
#leadership-trust
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

4 Ways CEOs Break Employee Trust (and How to Rebuild It)

Trust erodes when leaders spin stories, make exceptions to values, use excessive control, and exploit talent market changes; trusted leaders prioritize transparency, avoid micromanagement, own mistakes, and consistently deliver on promises.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Half of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That

Leaders build trust by showing up physically, remaining present, inviting difficult questions, maintaining transparency, communicating consistently, living their values, and empowering teams with genuine ownership and decision-making authority.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

4 Ways CEOs Break Employee Trust (and How to Rebuild It)

Trust erodes when leaders spin stories, make exceptions to values, use excessive control, and exploit talent market changes; trusted leaders prioritize transparency, avoid micromanagement, own mistakes, and consistently deliver on promises.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Half of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That

Leaders build trust by showing up physically, remaining present, inviting difficult questions, maintaining transparency, communicating consistently, living their values, and empowering teams with genuine ownership and decision-making authority.
Business
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around - Above the Law

AI systems can make errors in decision-making that experienced humans would avoid, highlighting the need for better training and supervision in law.
Careers
fromForbes
1 day ago

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

5 Books That Will Help You Navigate Change and Stay Resilient at Work

Building resilient teams is essential in a rapidly changing labor market influenced by economic uncertainty and evolving workforce dynamics.
Law
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Can you get fired for calling your CEO a "rich jerk"? This company says yes

The NLRB argued that Atlassian illegally fired an engineer for criticizing the CEO over a restructuring plan, establishing potential protections for employee speech about working conditions.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The retention risk AI misses

Job-hopping is prevalent among younger workers, necessitating companies to continuously earn employee retention through purpose and growth.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

The middle manager cuts saving you millions today will cost you everything in 2028 | Fortune

Companies are eliminating middle managers for efficiency, but this disrupts leadership development and employee coaching, leading to long-term consequences.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

It Takes Two To Tango: Creating A Long-Lasting Relationship Between C-Suite And L&D

C-suite and L&D partnerships require alignment of expectations to ensure successful training development and business performance.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

How to Find a Tech Company That Matches Your Values

Identify non-negotiables and evaluate tech companies based on values and ethical practices.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I Stayed Loyal to One Company for Longer Than Most People Do. The Hard Part About Leaving Is Surprising Me.

Consider pursuing a new job opportunity despite feelings of loyalty and guilt towards the current employer.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Toxic bosses don't just hurt people. They hurt the bottom line

Toxic bosses significantly harm organizational culture, employee well-being, and financial performance, making them a critical issue for leaders to address.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How will corporate CSR thrive?

Companies are under attack publicly and privately for policies viewed as "too progressive" or "woke." The reality, however, is that most companies have strongly reaffirmed their sustainability commitments but less so their DEI commitments. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) works in the grey area between the two. Many affirming companies have opted for "greenhushing," staying quiet about their strategies and leadership.
Public health
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies

Leaders' personal beliefs and internal stakeholders, not customers or media, most strongly drive corporate political positioning, creating risks to brand equity and financial performance.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

What to Do When Your Board Is Meddling in Operational Work

Boards are increasingly adopting operational roles, blurring governance and management boundaries through private equity-style monitoring as economic uncertainty and AI disruption intensify.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Meet the chief resource officer

HR should oversee agentic AI as a team member, using human-centered design to manage workflows, employee experience, and culture for meaningful business impact.
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Things To Know About CSR And Employee Engagement

However, instead of getting busy with your regular Monday work rituals, you learn about the team's volunteering at the local community center to help the homeless. Your day suddenly changes. It's no longer about the deadlines and meetings. Now you will be a part of something more meaningful and do your bit for society. This is what Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is about. It creates connections with the community and makes work personally meaningful.
Business
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

The Benefits-and Challenges-of an Insider CEO

Promoting seasoned insiders to CEO typically yields stronger leadership due to superior understanding of the organization's culture, strategy, and stakeholders.
Careers
fromYourTango
2 months ago

CEO Says Most Workers Lose Respect For A Boss Who's Not Willing To Talk About This Once Taboo Thing

Workers prioritize pay transparency over flexibility; employers must adopt transparent salary practices to remain competitive amid widespread inflation-driven financial strain.
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