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Leadership
Vision, influence and the craft of leading people.
Don’t Go Off the Rails
Talent and drive become liabilities when you’re off the rails. Success makes you underestimate your need for growth. The most dangerous urgency is opportunity. Priorities enable “no.” You run out of steam when you pour out but don’t pour in. Learn how to overcome three pervasive leadership derailers.
Make the Unready Ready
When I ask leaders, “Who might do some of the things you’re doing?” Some respond, “I’d love to delegate, but they’re not ready yet.” What if they’re not ready because you haven’t prepared them? Successful leadership is seen in the growth of others. Here's how...
Smart Leaders Show Up Stupid
Show up “smart” to prove your value. Show up “stupid” to lift the value of others. Make conversations about others, not you. “Smart” leaders build dependence. “Stupid” leaders build capability. The goal isn't looking smart. It’s strengthening others. Click to learn how.
Team Management
Coordinating, delegating and getting the best from teams.
Team Management
Data breach report reveals new risks for HR leaders
Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report has always been required reading for CISOs. This year, it should be key for every HR leader, too. The post Data breach report reveals new risks for HR leaders appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
The most expensive sentence in HR: ‘We’ll figure it out’
"We will figure it out" is costing organizations their best people. Here are the four kinds of ambiguity HR is not yet measuring. The post The most expensive sentence in HR: ‘We’ll figure it out’ appeared first on HR Executive.
Why Uber is cutting nearly 1/4 of its HR team
It's the second time in four years that Uber layoffs have affected its people team; the company says AI has little to do with the move. The post Why Uber is cutting nearly 1/4 of its HR team appeared first on HR Executive.
Opinion, not evidence, is driving RTO decisions
It is fair to say that the tide of opinion has shifted on remote work, and opinion is more important than facts in driving decisions. The post Opinion, not evidence, is driving RTO decisions appeared first on HR Executive.
The AI dilemma: Leaders are ready for results, but stuck in proof of concept
Organizations are eager to see quick returns from their AI investments, but many initiatives never make it past the proof-of-concept (PoC) stage. This tension highlights a critical challenge for HR leaders and professionals: preparing their workforce to fully realize AI’s transformative potential. According to one of our studies at Avanade, 57% of U.S. business and […] The post The AI dilemma: Leaders are ready for results, but stuck in proof of concept appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
The countries winning the global talent race
Companies building international teams today are simultaneously drawing from a mix of markets, each selected for a specific kind of role. Remote People, an EOR platform operating in more than 150 countries, tracks where its clients are hiring the most. The top five markets right now: India the Philippines China Germany Spain Remote People CEO […] The post The countries winning the global talent race appeared first on HR Executive.
Workers turn to social media for AI training as employers lag
Workers are using AI on the job without formal training. New research shows why that gap is a growing risk for organizations. The post Workers turn to social media for AI training as employers lag appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
The employer implications of Medicaid’s proposed work mandate
One question is whether some employers will experience a surge in new hires with chronic health problems. The post The employer implications of Medicaid’s proposed work mandate appeared first on HR Executive.
Only 4% of orgs are hitting AI savings targets: Here’s what they’re doing differently
A recent Bain & Co. report shared recommendations for reframing AI costs as CEO issues rather than IT issues, with orgs reporting success. The post Only 4% of orgs are hitting AI savings targets: Here’s what they’re doing differently appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
Unreasonable Hospitality Author Will Guidara on Transformative Leadership and People-First Culture
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET If you want to add an exciting new dimension of leadership to your organization's culture, this webcast is one you won’t want to miss. The post Unreasonable Hospitality Author Will Guidara on Transformative Leadership and People-First Culture appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
‘Do I need a human?’: Skillsoft CPO on HR’s new talent strategy
Skillsoft's CPO, Ciara Harrington, says AI is forcing HR leadership to rethink talent strategy, starting with whether a hire is even the right answer. The post ‘Do I need a human?’: Skillsoft CPO on HR’s new talent strategy appeared first on HR Executive.
UnitedHealthcare to cut pediatric prior authorization requirements by two-thirds
The effort will also affect reviews of care for children in some specialties, such as heart care, lung care and bone care. The post UnitedHealthcare to cut pediatric prior authorization requirements by two-thirds appeared first on HR Executive.
7 ways your workforce can thrive through AI disruption
Behavioral data presents an opportunity when it comes to AI disruption, serving as the digital trail that work leaves behind. The post 7 ways your workforce can thrive through AI disruption appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
GLP-1s drive 20% of prescription spending at large self-funded plans
About 6% of the plan participants were using the weight-loss drugs. The post GLP-1s drive 20% of prescription spending at large self-funded plans appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
What the DOL overtime rule reversal means for HR
The DOL rescinded its 2024 overtime rule, but HR leaders can't simply hit undo. Here's what to review before making changes. The post What the DOL overtime rule reversal means for HR appeared first on HR Executive.
Caveat emptor: how the AI gold rush is repeating HR’s old mistakes
HR teams have gone through this before with integrations. The package is the same, it's just that the label now reads "AI." The post Caveat emptor: how the AI gold rush is repeating HR’s old mistakes appeared first on HR Executive.
Leadership gaps are driving multiple workforce risks, data shows
Marsh and Mercer tracked the leadership failure behind disengagement, AI underperformance and escalating workforce risk. The post Leadership gaps are driving multiple workforce risks, data shows appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
Ebola risks should be key focus for benefits, HR leaders: Mercer
Dr. Lorna Friedman, Mercer's global health leader, thinks all organizations should review their pandemic plans on a regular schedule. The post Ebola risks should be key focus for benefits, HR leaders: Mercer appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
96% of orgs eliminated senior L&D positions this year, new data reveals
New data shows 96% of companies cut senior L&D roles in five months. Is redistributing training to frontline managers a strategy or a gamble? The post 96% of orgs eliminated senior L&D positions this year, new data reveals appeared first on HR Executive.
Paycom, Salesforce and ADP rank among top companies for career growth
Several HR tech firms top Comparably's 2026 employee-rated career growth list. Here's what workers say these companies are doing right. The post Paycom, Salesforce and ADP rank among top companies for career growth appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
How HR leaders can turn the ‘silver tsunami’ into a talent advantage
As AI and demographic shifts reshape the workforce, Cohesity’s chief people officer argues that the organizations built to last rethink everything. The post How HR leaders can turn the ‘silver tsunami’ into a talent advantage appeared first on HR Executive.
AI is devaluing resumes, masking identity of top talent, research finds
New research finds 68% of candidates want a hiring process that deprioritizes resumes. Do HR teams and employers agree? The post AI is devaluing resumes, masking identity of top talent, research finds appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
Top HR Trends and Priorities for 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET Join us as hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed of H3 HR Advisors discuss the trends and priorities impacting HR’s expanding role. The post Top HR Trends and Priorities for 2026 appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
HR State of the Union: Understanding AI’s Impact on Your Business
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET Everyone is talking about AI, from AI scheduling assistants to AI resume reviewers. But how will it work for your HR processes? The post HR State of the Union: Understanding AI’s Impact on Your Business appeared first on HR Executive.
Fragmented leave laws are slowing HR operations, report finds
With regulatory complexity accelerating, leave management is emerging as a critical test of HR modernization and operational resilience. The post Fragmented leave laws are slowing HR operations, report finds appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
Fisker’s collapse offers a warning about designing for disruption
The organizations that thrive aren't those that accurately predict the future. They're the ones that build the capacity to adapt. The post Fisker’s collapse offers a warning about designing for disruption appeared first on HR Executive.
As burnout rises, leaders should think twice before cutting flexibility
Those looking at removing workplace flexibility may want to consider that it may be what is helping most with productivity. The post As burnout rises, leaders should think twice before cutting flexibility appeared first on HR Executive.
Organizational Culture
Values, workplace climate and company DNA.
Agentic AI: What Leaders Wish They Knew Sooner
As AI agents go beyond the hypothetical and enter actual workflows, many leaders see a gap between the promise and the reality. Are the agents ready? Moreover, are the humans? At the 2026 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, we sought expert perspective and advice. We asked technology and business leaders, “What have you learned this year […]
The AI Atrophy Problem: How CIOs Fight It
AI tools can help teams become faster and more efficient. But as organizations race to integrate artificial intelligence into more workflows, a problem is taking shape: the erosion of the critical thinking skills that leaders value. At the 2026 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, we asked technology and business leaders to answer this question: What is […]
Organizational Culture
The Empathy Tax Female Leaders Pay
Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images The consulting manager took a call at 7:30 p.m., while volunteering at her son’s soccer practice, from an employee who felt “on the verge of quitting.” Later that same week, she responded to texts sent at 2 a.m. from team members who could not sleep amid corporate restructuring and […]
Organizational Culture
How Nespresso Builds Sustainability Into Its Business Model
Photo courtesy of Nestlé Jean-Christophe Jaunin became CEO of Nespresso North America, the Nestlé unit that sells coffee brewing machines and capsules, on Jan. 1, 2026, after having served as global chief customer and technology officer. At the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business’s annual practice forum in March, MIT Sloan Management Review spoke with […]
Organizational Culture
Our Guide to the Summer 2026 Issue
Create Generative AI Value at Scale Kevin Schmitt, Gregory Vial, and Ivo Blohm Key Insight: Organizations are expanding their GenAI use by implementing coordinated cross-functional structures that draw on domain expertise and user innovation. Top Takeaways: Companies that establish a new kind of internal AI organization that researchers have dubbed the “AI spine” are better […]
What Wise Leaders Understand About Business Ecosystems
It’s safe to say that most people who rise to the top of their companies like to win. A healthy competitive streak is energizing and motivates individuals and teams to do their best — to find their edge and sharpen it. But sustained, long-term success and industry leadership often rely on the ability to look […]
Organizational Culture
Why AI Isn’t Transforming Finance Yet
Christian Gralingen The Research The authors engaged in two complementary research streams. One was a multiyear program of action design research conducted with organizations undergoing digital transformation that focused on how leadership work evolves under conditions of technological and market uncertainty. The other, a study of how AI is introduced into finance functions and how […]
Organizational Culture
Scaling AI With Adaptive Governance
Christian Gralingen The Research From 2022 to 2025, the authors conducted in-depth, semistructured interviews with senior leaders and practitioners responsible for AI governance, risk, compliance, data, and product decisions. Core interviews were conducted at Microsoft, Barclays, Kyriba, Nasdaq, Lloyds Bank, Danske Bank, and the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance. The interviews focused on how governance […]
Organizational Culture
Create Generative AI Value at Scale
Christian Gralingen The Research Over three years (2022-2025), two of the authors (Kevin and Ivo) engaged with 23 Swiss companies that were members of a research consortium focused on generative AI. The study participants represented a diverse array of industries: retail banking, investment banking, health insurance, insurance, medical coding, energy, law, laboratory instrument manufacturing, equipment […]
Organizational Culture
Three Things to Know About Assessing Customer Reviews
master1305/Getty Images How should companies effectively use or respond to an unwieldy array of customer opinions? While consumer feedback can be invaluable, three recent research articles suggest that it may also be influenced by gender, niche preferences, or sky-high expectations, complicating whether and how companies should respond. 1. Not all users post critical reviews. A […]
Organizational Culture
A Three-Minute Protocol to Reduce AI Manipulation Risk
izusek/Getty Images Of the potential weaknesses of any security system, the human layer has always posed a key risk. The arrival of AI tools has made human cognition even more of a vulnerability. Companies face three overlapping security threats from AI’s effects on human cognition. First, weaponized persuasion lets attackers manipulate employees’ judgment through personalized, […]
Organizational Culture
Does Cultural Training Help Expats Succeed?
funky-data/Getty Images Every year, multinational corporations invest billions in global mobility programs. The standard playbook includes training in the customs, values, and communication styles of the host country. However, our meta-analysis of research on migrants, including relocated workers, suggests that cultural knowledge plays a minimal role in expats’ successful adjustment. In a study recently published […]
Organizational Culture
AI for Interoperability in Health Care: Philips’s Carla Goulart Peron
In this episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, Philips’s chief medical officer Carla Goulart Peron shares how artificial intelligence is reshaping health care — not by replacing clinicians but by expanding access, improving diagnostics, and freeing doctors to focus more time on patients. Drawing on her experience practicing medicine in Brazil’s strained public […]
Organizational Culture
When Employees Are Drowning in Change
Patrick George/Ikon Images In 2021-2022, CareRx was handling an ambitious expansion. In a span of 20 months, the Canadian pharmacy services company tripled its business through a series of acquisitions. Each acquired company brought its own processes, systems, and cultural norms. Employees barely had time to adjust before the next change arrived. “We were growing […]
What AI Still Can’t Do for Leaders
As leaders weave generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude into their daily workflows, where does the output fall short? Moreover, where are leaders falling short for their organizations by giving away too much agency to artificial intelligence? MIT Sloan School of Management professors Deborah Ancona and Katherine W. Isaacs have thought deeply about the […]
Organizational Culture
Ask Sanyin: Why Can’t They See That I’m Visionary?
Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images I’ve been trying to move up to the next level and want to be considered a candidate for senior leadership roles. I think I’m well liked, and I understand the company and our business deeply and care about the future of the organization. But recently I received feedback that […]
Organizational Culture
Data Transformation Is the CEO’s Business
Aeriform/Ikon Image The Research The MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research conducted case study research at Caterpillar, a member of the MIT CISR research consortium since 2007. From July 2023 to December 2024, the authors conducted 56 interviews with 42 stakeholders. Interview participants also reviewed the case narrative as it was developed by the […]
Organizational Culture
What It Takes to Scale Value-Based Industrial Solutions
Dante Terzigni/theispot.com B2B sales is fiercely competitive. Companies selling big-ticket products and services to other businesses must design solutions that meet their customers’ specific needs with a provable value proposition. Increasingly, that means engaging in value-based sales, where the benefits to the customer are defined, quantified, and managed by the vendor. That’s a challenging practice […]
Organizational Culture
Companies Don’t Have to Slash Jobs Because of AI
Harry Haysom/Ikon Images | Carolyn Geason-Beissel “If AI is going to destroy all the jobs, why don’t we just stop?” That was the rhetorical question my college-age son asked after we talked about the possibility of drastic changes to career paths and society thanks to AI (technically, generative AI). It was in line with what […]
Organizational Culture
A Need for Nuance: The Economist’s Andrew Palmer
On today’s episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, Andrew Palmer, senior editor at The Economist, describes how organizations can experiment with generative AI while balancing speed, quality, and risk. At his own organization, Andrew and others test artificial intelligence with human oversight to develop editing and publishing efficiencies. As the host of The […]
Productivity
Focus, habits and time management for leaders.
Productivity
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘Shōgun’
If you loved the modern adaptation of James Clavell’s classic work of historical fiction, these books, movies, games, and podcasts will fill the gap until season two drops.
Strategy
Decisions, business and long-term thinking.
The Science Behind Elite Athletic Performance
Wharton professor of marketing, psychology, and neuroscience discusses how neuroscience can identify the cognitive traits that drive success in sports, business, and other high-performance environments.…Read More
Personal Growth
Growth, mindset and the habits of a leader.
[Outliers] Harrison McCain: How to Create Demand for Something Nobody Wants
Harrison McCain learned salesmanship by talking his way into a pharmaceutical job at 22, then spent five formative years under K.C. Irving, absorbing lessons in vertical integration, relentless deal-capture, and “management by suggestion.” Listen and Learn: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Transcript He quit with no plan, two newborn kids, and no income. … The post [Outliers] Harrison McCain: How to Create Demand for Something Nobody Wants appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Brookfield CEO Connor Teskey: AI Infrastructure, Data Centers, and the Future of Investing
Connor Teskey is CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world’s largest investors, managing about a trillion dollars across infrastructure, power, real estate, private equity, and credit. In this exclusive interview, his first as CEO, we explore his approach to capital allocation, isolating variables, and building a business designed for long-term growth. Listen and … The post Brookfield CEO Connor Teskey: AI Infrastructure, Data Centers, and the Future of Investing appeared first on Farnam Street.
[Outliers] J.W. Marriott: Building an Empire Without a Master Plan
Bill Marriott built the foundation of the world’s largest hotel company. But he didn’t open his first hotel until he was 55. Everything starts with a nine-seat root beer stand in Washington, DC, and a simple goal: serve people well and build something that lasts. And of course, he didn’t just go from restaurants to … The post [Outliers] J.W. Marriott: Building an Empire Without a Master Plan appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Inside the Mind of Robinhood Co-Founder Vlad Tenev
Robinhood’s co-founder reveals the brutal reality of surviving an 80% market crash, going “founder mode” to cut corporate bloat, and what actually happened during GameStop. Vlad Tenev is the co-founder and CEO of Robinhood. Not only did he navigate the unprecedented GameStop crisis, but he also completely re-engineered the fintech giant to thrive. He breaks … The post Inside the Mind of Robinhood Co-Founder Vlad Tenev appeared first on Farnam Street.
[Outliers] Phil Knight: The Obsession That Built Nike
Phil Knight is the founder of Nike, the brand that reshaped sports and became one of the most powerful companies in the world. What would you do if your bank, your supplier, and your government all turned against you at the same time? Phil Knight didn’t have to imagine it. He lived on the edge … The post [Outliers] Phil Knight: The Obsession That Built Nike appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Nicolai Tangen: The $2 Trillion Mind
Nicolai Tangen is the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. He is responsible for managing $2.1 trillion. That’s roughly 1.7% of every listed company on earth. In this episode, we explore the intersection of massive wealth, high-speed decision-making, and the psychological traits required to survive the AI revolution. Available … The post Nicolai Tangen: The $2 Trillion Mind appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Michael Ovitz: The Psychology of Power
Michael Ovitz co-founded CAA and helped reshape Hollywood, then took the same playbook into tech investing and advising founders. Available Now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | X | Transcript In this conversation, he breaks down the operating rules that kept CAA from losing clients, and the personal disciplines that kept him grounded when … The post Michael Ovitz: The Psychology of Power appeared first on Farnam Street.
[Outliers] Ray Kroc: How McDonald’s Took Over America
Ray Kroc turned McDonald’s from a single roadside restaurant into a system built to scale. At 52, after decades of selling paper cups and milkshake machines, he opened the first McDonald’s in 1955 and helped grow it to nearly 8,000 restaurants worldwide. This Outliers episode breaks down how standards, execution, franchising, and real estate created … The post [Outliers] Ray Kroc: How McDonald’s Took Over America appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Morgan Housel: Wealth is What You Have Minus What You Want
Morgan Housel breaks down the exact framework he uses to build wealth, minimize financial stress, and buy freedom. Available Now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript | YouTube | X While most financial advice focuses on how to get rich, Morgan explains why the skills needed to stay rich are completely different. You will learn why “boring” investing beats … The post Morgan Housel: Wealth is What You Have Minus What You Want appeared first on Farnam Street.
[Outliers] The Multidisciplinary Approach to Thinking | Peter D. Kaufman
One of the people I’ve learned the most from is Peter D. Kaufman. Peter has been the chairman and CEO of GlenAir since 1977. And he’s got a track record that puts him in the top 0.001% of business leaders during that time. He’s also the editor of Poor Charlie’s Almanack and was one of Charlie Munger’s closest … The post [Outliers] The Multidisciplinary Approach to Thinking | Peter D. Kaufman appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
James Clear: How to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits, a global bestseller that has shaped how millions of people think about habits, consistency, and long-term change. In this conversation, James explains how habits shape identity, why progress often stays invisible before it compounds, and how to design your environment so good behavior becomes the default. You … The post James Clear: How to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Pierre Poilievre on the Role of Government, Freedom, and Affordability
We released a special episode of TKP this week with Pierre Poilievre. While we don’t often tackle politics on the show, we are trying to improve political discourse by offering a platform for both sides to speak with depth and nuance. This episode covers the economy, media, free speech, immigration, corporate subsidies, and more. (And … The post Pierre Poilievre on the Role of Government, Freedom, and Affordability appeared first on Farnam Street.
The Outlier Playbook: The Patterns Behind Enduring Success
What do some of the greatest outliers in business history have in common? For the past year, I’ve been sharing the stories of history’s greatest outliers like James Dyson, Harvey Firestone, Rose Blumkin, Henry Singleton, Sol Price, and Les Schwab. These are names that deserve to be studied, but rarely are. Available Now: Apple Podcasts | … The post The Outlier Playbook: The Patterns Behind Enduring Success appeared first on Farnam Street.
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Leadership
Vision, influence and the craft of leading people.
Don’t Go Off the Rails
Talent and drive become liabilities when you’re off the rails. Success makes you underestimate your need for growth. The most dangerous urgency is opportunity. Priorities enable “no.” You run out of steam when you pour out but don’t pour in. Learn how to overcome three pervasive leadership derailers.
Make the Unready Ready
When I ask leaders, “Who might do some of the things you’re doing?” Some respond, “I’d love to delegate, but they’re not ready yet.” What if they’re not ready because you haven’t prepared them? Successful leadership is seen in the growth of others. Here's how...
Smart Leaders Show Up Stupid
Show up “smart” to prove your value. Show up “stupid” to lift the value of others. Make conversations about others, not you. “Smart” leaders build dependence. “Stupid” leaders build capability. The goal isn't looking smart. It’s strengthening others. Click to learn how.
Team Management
Coordinating, delegating and getting the best from teams.
Team Management
Data breach report reveals new risks for HR leaders
Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report has always been required reading for CISOs. This year, it should be key for every HR leader, too. The post Data breach report reveals new risks for HR leaders appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
The most expensive sentence in HR: ‘We’ll figure it out’
"We will figure it out" is costing organizations their best people. Here are the four kinds of ambiguity HR is not yet measuring. The post The most expensive sentence in HR: ‘We’ll figure it out’ appeared first on HR Executive.
Why Uber is cutting nearly 1/4 of its HR team
It's the second time in four years that Uber layoffs have affected its people team; the company says AI has little to do with the move. The post Why Uber is cutting nearly 1/4 of its HR team appeared first on HR Executive.
Opinion, not evidence, is driving RTO decisions
It is fair to say that the tide of opinion has shifted on remote work, and opinion is more important than facts in driving decisions. The post Opinion, not evidence, is driving RTO decisions appeared first on HR Executive.
The AI dilemma: Leaders are ready for results, but stuck in proof of concept
Organizations are eager to see quick returns from their AI investments, but many initiatives never make it past the proof-of-concept (PoC) stage. This tension highlights a critical challenge for HR leaders and professionals: preparing their workforce to fully realize AI’s transformative potential. According to one of our studies at Avanade, 57% of U.S. business and […] The post The AI dilemma: Leaders are ready for results, but stuck in proof of concept appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
The countries winning the global talent race
Companies building international teams today are simultaneously drawing from a mix of markets, each selected for a specific kind of role. Remote People, an EOR platform operating in more than 150 countries, tracks where its clients are hiring the most. The top five markets right now: India the Philippines China Germany Spain Remote People CEO […] The post The countries winning the global talent race appeared first on HR Executive.
Workers turn to social media for AI training as employers lag
Workers are using AI on the job without formal training. New research shows why that gap is a growing risk for organizations. The post Workers turn to social media for AI training as employers lag appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
The employer implications of Medicaid’s proposed work mandate
One question is whether some employers will experience a surge in new hires with chronic health problems. The post The employer implications of Medicaid’s proposed work mandate appeared first on HR Executive.
Only 4% of orgs are hitting AI savings targets: Here’s what they’re doing differently
A recent Bain & Co. report shared recommendations for reframing AI costs as CEO issues rather than IT issues, with orgs reporting success. The post Only 4% of orgs are hitting AI savings targets: Here’s what they’re doing differently appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
Unreasonable Hospitality Author Will Guidara on Transformative Leadership and People-First Culture
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET If you want to add an exciting new dimension of leadership to your organization's culture, this webcast is one you won’t want to miss. The post Unreasonable Hospitality Author Will Guidara on Transformative Leadership and People-First Culture appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
‘Do I need a human?’: Skillsoft CPO on HR’s new talent strategy
Skillsoft's CPO, Ciara Harrington, says AI is forcing HR leadership to rethink talent strategy, starting with whether a hire is even the right answer. The post ‘Do I need a human?’: Skillsoft CPO on HR’s new talent strategy appeared first on HR Executive.
UnitedHealthcare to cut pediatric prior authorization requirements by two-thirds
The effort will also affect reviews of care for children in some specialties, such as heart care, lung care and bone care. The post UnitedHealthcare to cut pediatric prior authorization requirements by two-thirds appeared first on HR Executive.
7 ways your workforce can thrive through AI disruption
Behavioral data presents an opportunity when it comes to AI disruption, serving as the digital trail that work leaves behind. The post 7 ways your workforce can thrive through AI disruption appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
GLP-1s drive 20% of prescription spending at large self-funded plans
About 6% of the plan participants were using the weight-loss drugs. The post GLP-1s drive 20% of prescription spending at large self-funded plans appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
What the DOL overtime rule reversal means for HR
The DOL rescinded its 2024 overtime rule, but HR leaders can't simply hit undo. Here's what to review before making changes. The post What the DOL overtime rule reversal means for HR appeared first on HR Executive.
Caveat emptor: how the AI gold rush is repeating HR’s old mistakes
HR teams have gone through this before with integrations. The package is the same, it's just that the label now reads "AI." The post Caveat emptor: how the AI gold rush is repeating HR’s old mistakes appeared first on HR Executive.
Leadership gaps are driving multiple workforce risks, data shows
Marsh and Mercer tracked the leadership failure behind disengagement, AI underperformance and escalating workforce risk. The post Leadership gaps are driving multiple workforce risks, data shows appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
Ebola risks should be key focus for benefits, HR leaders: Mercer
Dr. Lorna Friedman, Mercer's global health leader, thinks all organizations should review their pandemic plans on a regular schedule. The post Ebola risks should be key focus for benefits, HR leaders: Mercer appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
96% of orgs eliminated senior L&D positions this year, new data reveals
New data shows 96% of companies cut senior L&D roles in five months. Is redistributing training to frontline managers a strategy or a gamble? The post 96% of orgs eliminated senior L&D positions this year, new data reveals appeared first on HR Executive.
Paycom, Salesforce and ADP rank among top companies for career growth
Several HR tech firms top Comparably's 2026 employee-rated career growth list. Here's what workers say these companies are doing right. The post Paycom, Salesforce and ADP rank among top companies for career growth appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
How HR leaders can turn the ‘silver tsunami’ into a talent advantage
As AI and demographic shifts reshape the workforce, Cohesity’s chief people officer argues that the organizations built to last rethink everything. The post How HR leaders can turn the ‘silver tsunami’ into a talent advantage appeared first on HR Executive.
AI is devaluing resumes, masking identity of top talent, research finds
New research finds 68% of candidates want a hiring process that deprioritizes resumes. Do HR teams and employers agree? The post AI is devaluing resumes, masking identity of top talent, research finds appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
Top HR Trends and Priorities for 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET Join us as hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed of H3 HR Advisors discuss the trends and priorities impacting HR’s expanding role. The post Top HR Trends and Priorities for 2026 appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
HR State of the Union: Understanding AI’s Impact on Your Business
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET Everyone is talking about AI, from AI scheduling assistants to AI resume reviewers. But how will it work for your HR processes? The post HR State of the Union: Understanding AI’s Impact on Your Business appeared first on HR Executive.
Fragmented leave laws are slowing HR operations, report finds
With regulatory complexity accelerating, leave management is emerging as a critical test of HR modernization and operational resilience. The post Fragmented leave laws are slowing HR operations, report finds appeared first on HR Executive.
Team Management
Fisker’s collapse offers a warning about designing for disruption
The organizations that thrive aren't those that accurately predict the future. They're the ones that build the capacity to adapt. The post Fisker’s collapse offers a warning about designing for disruption appeared first on HR Executive.
As burnout rises, leaders should think twice before cutting flexibility
Those looking at removing workplace flexibility may want to consider that it may be what is helping most with productivity. The post As burnout rises, leaders should think twice before cutting flexibility appeared first on HR Executive.
Organizational Culture
Values, workplace climate and company DNA.
Agentic AI: What Leaders Wish They Knew Sooner
As AI agents go beyond the hypothetical and enter actual workflows, many leaders see a gap between the promise and the reality. Are the agents ready? Moreover, are the humans? At the 2026 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, we sought expert perspective and advice. We asked technology and business leaders, “What have you learned this year […]
The AI Atrophy Problem: How CIOs Fight It
AI tools can help teams become faster and more efficient. But as organizations race to integrate artificial intelligence into more workflows, a problem is taking shape: the erosion of the critical thinking skills that leaders value. At the 2026 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, we asked technology and business leaders to answer this question: What is […]
Organizational Culture
The Empathy Tax Female Leaders Pay
Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images The consulting manager took a call at 7:30 p.m., while volunteering at her son’s soccer practice, from an employee who felt “on the verge of quitting.” Later that same week, she responded to texts sent at 2 a.m. from team members who could not sleep amid corporate restructuring and […]
Organizational Culture
How Nespresso Builds Sustainability Into Its Business Model
Photo courtesy of Nestlé Jean-Christophe Jaunin became CEO of Nespresso North America, the Nestlé unit that sells coffee brewing machines and capsules, on Jan. 1, 2026, after having served as global chief customer and technology officer. At the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business’s annual practice forum in March, MIT Sloan Management Review spoke with […]
Organizational Culture
Our Guide to the Summer 2026 Issue
Create Generative AI Value at Scale Kevin Schmitt, Gregory Vial, and Ivo Blohm Key Insight: Organizations are expanding their GenAI use by implementing coordinated cross-functional structures that draw on domain expertise and user innovation. Top Takeaways: Companies that establish a new kind of internal AI organization that researchers have dubbed the “AI spine” are better […]
What Wise Leaders Understand About Business Ecosystems
It’s safe to say that most people who rise to the top of their companies like to win. A healthy competitive streak is energizing and motivates individuals and teams to do their best — to find their edge and sharpen it. But sustained, long-term success and industry leadership often rely on the ability to look […]
Organizational Culture
Why AI Isn’t Transforming Finance Yet
Christian Gralingen The Research The authors engaged in two complementary research streams. One was a multiyear program of action design research conducted with organizations undergoing digital transformation that focused on how leadership work evolves under conditions of technological and market uncertainty. The other, a study of how AI is introduced into finance functions and how […]
Organizational Culture
Scaling AI With Adaptive Governance
Christian Gralingen The Research From 2022 to 2025, the authors conducted in-depth, semistructured interviews with senior leaders and practitioners responsible for AI governance, risk, compliance, data, and product decisions. Core interviews were conducted at Microsoft, Barclays, Kyriba, Nasdaq, Lloyds Bank, Danske Bank, and the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance. The interviews focused on how governance […]
Organizational Culture
Create Generative AI Value at Scale
Christian Gralingen The Research Over three years (2022-2025), two of the authors (Kevin and Ivo) engaged with 23 Swiss companies that were members of a research consortium focused on generative AI. The study participants represented a diverse array of industries: retail banking, investment banking, health insurance, insurance, medical coding, energy, law, laboratory instrument manufacturing, equipment […]
Organizational Culture
Three Things to Know About Assessing Customer Reviews
master1305/Getty Images How should companies effectively use or respond to an unwieldy array of customer opinions? While consumer feedback can be invaluable, three recent research articles suggest that it may also be influenced by gender, niche preferences, or sky-high expectations, complicating whether and how companies should respond. 1. Not all users post critical reviews. A […]
Organizational Culture
A Three-Minute Protocol to Reduce AI Manipulation Risk
izusek/Getty Images Of the potential weaknesses of any security system, the human layer has always posed a key risk. The arrival of AI tools has made human cognition even more of a vulnerability. Companies face three overlapping security threats from AI’s effects on human cognition. First, weaponized persuasion lets attackers manipulate employees’ judgment through personalized, […]
Organizational Culture
Does Cultural Training Help Expats Succeed?
funky-data/Getty Images Every year, multinational corporations invest billions in global mobility programs. The standard playbook includes training in the customs, values, and communication styles of the host country. However, our meta-analysis of research on migrants, including relocated workers, suggests that cultural knowledge plays a minimal role in expats’ successful adjustment. In a study recently published […]
Organizational Culture
AI for Interoperability in Health Care: Philips’s Carla Goulart Peron
In this episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, Philips’s chief medical officer Carla Goulart Peron shares how artificial intelligence is reshaping health care — not by replacing clinicians but by expanding access, improving diagnostics, and freeing doctors to focus more time on patients. Drawing on her experience practicing medicine in Brazil’s strained public […]
Organizational Culture
When Employees Are Drowning in Change
Patrick George/Ikon Images In 2021-2022, CareRx was handling an ambitious expansion. In a span of 20 months, the Canadian pharmacy services company tripled its business through a series of acquisitions. Each acquired company brought its own processes, systems, and cultural norms. Employees barely had time to adjust before the next change arrived. “We were growing […]
What AI Still Can’t Do for Leaders
As leaders weave generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude into their daily workflows, where does the output fall short? Moreover, where are leaders falling short for their organizations by giving away too much agency to artificial intelligence? MIT Sloan School of Management professors Deborah Ancona and Katherine W. Isaacs have thought deeply about the […]
Organizational Culture
Ask Sanyin: Why Can’t They See That I’m Visionary?
Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images I’ve been trying to move up to the next level and want to be considered a candidate for senior leadership roles. I think I’m well liked, and I understand the company and our business deeply and care about the future of the organization. But recently I received feedback that […]
Organizational Culture
Data Transformation Is the CEO’s Business
Aeriform/Ikon Image The Research The MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research conducted case study research at Caterpillar, a member of the MIT CISR research consortium since 2007. From July 2023 to December 2024, the authors conducted 56 interviews with 42 stakeholders. Interview participants also reviewed the case narrative as it was developed by the […]
Organizational Culture
What It Takes to Scale Value-Based Industrial Solutions
Dante Terzigni/theispot.com B2B sales is fiercely competitive. Companies selling big-ticket products and services to other businesses must design solutions that meet their customers’ specific needs with a provable value proposition. Increasingly, that means engaging in value-based sales, where the benefits to the customer are defined, quantified, and managed by the vendor. That’s a challenging practice […]
Organizational Culture
Companies Don’t Have to Slash Jobs Because of AI
Harry Haysom/Ikon Images | Carolyn Geason-Beissel “If AI is going to destroy all the jobs, why don’t we just stop?” That was the rhetorical question my college-age son asked after we talked about the possibility of drastic changes to career paths and society thanks to AI (technically, generative AI). It was in line with what […]
Organizational Culture
A Need for Nuance: The Economist’s Andrew Palmer
On today’s episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, Andrew Palmer, senior editor at The Economist, describes how organizations can experiment with generative AI while balancing speed, quality, and risk. At his own organization, Andrew and others test artificial intelligence with human oversight to develop editing and publishing efficiencies. As the host of The […]
Productivity
Focus, habits and time management for leaders.
Productivity
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘Shōgun’
If you loved the modern adaptation of James Clavell’s classic work of historical fiction, these books, movies, games, and podcasts will fill the gap until season two drops.
Strategy
Decisions, business and long-term thinking.
The Science Behind Elite Athletic Performance
Wharton professor of marketing, psychology, and neuroscience discusses how neuroscience can identify the cognitive traits that drive success in sports, business, and other high-performance environments.…Read More
Personal Growth
Growth, mindset and the habits of a leader.
[Outliers] Harrison McCain: How to Create Demand for Something Nobody Wants
Harrison McCain learned salesmanship by talking his way into a pharmaceutical job at 22, then spent five formative years under K.C. Irving, absorbing lessons in vertical integration, relentless deal-capture, and “management by suggestion.” Listen and Learn: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Transcript He quit with no plan, two newborn kids, and no income. … The post [Outliers] Harrison McCain: How to Create Demand for Something Nobody Wants appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Brookfield CEO Connor Teskey: AI Infrastructure, Data Centers, and the Future of Investing
Connor Teskey is CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world’s largest investors, managing about a trillion dollars across infrastructure, power, real estate, private equity, and credit. In this exclusive interview, his first as CEO, we explore his approach to capital allocation, isolating variables, and building a business designed for long-term growth. Listen and … The post Brookfield CEO Connor Teskey: AI Infrastructure, Data Centers, and the Future of Investing appeared first on Farnam Street.
[Outliers] J.W. Marriott: Building an Empire Without a Master Plan
Bill Marriott built the foundation of the world’s largest hotel company. But he didn’t open his first hotel until he was 55. Everything starts with a nine-seat root beer stand in Washington, DC, and a simple goal: serve people well and build something that lasts. And of course, he didn’t just go from restaurants to … The post [Outliers] J.W. Marriott: Building an Empire Without a Master Plan appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Inside the Mind of Robinhood Co-Founder Vlad Tenev
Robinhood’s co-founder reveals the brutal reality of surviving an 80% market crash, going “founder mode” to cut corporate bloat, and what actually happened during GameStop. Vlad Tenev is the co-founder and CEO of Robinhood. Not only did he navigate the unprecedented GameStop crisis, but he also completely re-engineered the fintech giant to thrive. He breaks … The post Inside the Mind of Robinhood Co-Founder Vlad Tenev appeared first on Farnam Street.
[Outliers] Phil Knight: The Obsession That Built Nike
Phil Knight is the founder of Nike, the brand that reshaped sports and became one of the most powerful companies in the world. What would you do if your bank, your supplier, and your government all turned against you at the same time? Phil Knight didn’t have to imagine it. He lived on the edge … The post [Outliers] Phil Knight: The Obsession That Built Nike appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Nicolai Tangen: The $2 Trillion Mind
Nicolai Tangen is the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. He is responsible for managing $2.1 trillion. That’s roughly 1.7% of every listed company on earth. In this episode, we explore the intersection of massive wealth, high-speed decision-making, and the psychological traits required to survive the AI revolution. Available … The post Nicolai Tangen: The $2 Trillion Mind appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Michael Ovitz: The Psychology of Power
Michael Ovitz co-founded CAA and helped reshape Hollywood, then took the same playbook into tech investing and advising founders. Available Now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | X | Transcript In this conversation, he breaks down the operating rules that kept CAA from losing clients, and the personal disciplines that kept him grounded when … The post Michael Ovitz: The Psychology of Power appeared first on Farnam Street.
[Outliers] Ray Kroc: How McDonald’s Took Over America
Ray Kroc turned McDonald’s from a single roadside restaurant into a system built to scale. At 52, after decades of selling paper cups and milkshake machines, he opened the first McDonald’s in 1955 and helped grow it to nearly 8,000 restaurants worldwide. This Outliers episode breaks down how standards, execution, franchising, and real estate created … The post [Outliers] Ray Kroc: How McDonald’s Took Over America appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Morgan Housel: Wealth is What You Have Minus What You Want
Morgan Housel breaks down the exact framework he uses to build wealth, minimize financial stress, and buy freedom. Available Now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript | YouTube | X While most financial advice focuses on how to get rich, Morgan explains why the skills needed to stay rich are completely different. You will learn why “boring” investing beats … The post Morgan Housel: Wealth is What You Have Minus What You Want appeared first on Farnam Street.
[Outliers] The Multidisciplinary Approach to Thinking | Peter D. Kaufman
One of the people I’ve learned the most from is Peter D. Kaufman. Peter has been the chairman and CEO of GlenAir since 1977. And he’s got a track record that puts him in the top 0.001% of business leaders during that time. He’s also the editor of Poor Charlie’s Almanack and was one of Charlie Munger’s closest … The post [Outliers] The Multidisciplinary Approach to Thinking | Peter D. Kaufman appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
James Clear: How to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits, a global bestseller that has shaped how millions of people think about habits, consistency, and long-term change. In this conversation, James explains how habits shape identity, why progress often stays invisible before it compounds, and how to design your environment so good behavior becomes the default. You … The post James Clear: How to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones appeared first on Farnam Street.
Personal Growth
Pierre Poilievre on the Role of Government, Freedom, and Affordability
We released a special episode of TKP this week with Pierre Poilievre. While we don’t often tackle politics on the show, we are trying to improve political discourse by offering a platform for both sides to speak with depth and nuance. This episode covers the economy, media, free speech, immigration, corporate subsidies, and more. (And … The post Pierre Poilievre on the Role of Government, Freedom, and Affordability appeared first on Farnam Street.
The Outlier Playbook: The Patterns Behind Enduring Success
What do some of the greatest outliers in business history have in common? For the past year, I’ve been sharing the stories of history’s greatest outliers like James Dyson, Harvey Firestone, Rose Blumkin, Henry Singleton, Sol Price, and Les Schwab. These are names that deserve to be studied, but rarely are. Available Now: Apple Podcasts | … The post The Outlier Playbook: The Patterns Behind Enduring Success appeared first on Farnam Street.
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