The 5th Circuit held that the Supreme Court’s recent “reverse bias” decision did not eliminate the Title VII requirement that a plaintiff show they were treated less favorably than a similarly situated employee. The court rejected the plaintiff’s argument and reaffirmed that comparator evidence rema
Leaders who prioritize appearing agreeable or loyal—the "Dutiful" derailer in Hogan’s framework—may avoid confronting performance issues, seek approval before acting, and fail to protect their teams, undermining trust and results. While Dutiful leaders are often dependable, flexible, and easy to wor
CompTIA’s survey finds that most HR and IT leaders consider skills improvement “imperative” for their organizations. The report highlights five key trends that are reshaping how employers approach talent development and workforce readiness.
Many employees are turning to AI for guidance because it's perceived as less judgmental than colleagues, which can boost individual confidence. However, Workday warns this trend is creating a "connection deficit," eroding human interaction and potentially weakening workplace relationships and collab
Veteran HR professionals generally say certifications aren’t mandatory but can provide a competitive edge. While they can bolster credibility and signal commitment to ongoing development, practical experience and on-the-job skills remain central to career success.
Nespresso’s new North America CEO Jean-Christophe Jaunin says sustainability is core to the company’s quality promise and a way to future‑proof its business by protecting the soils and environments that create distinct coffee flavors. The company has shifted farmers away from monoculture toward agro
The Summer 2026 issue explains how organizations can capture generative AI value at scale by adopting cross‑functional structures (the “AI spine”), implementing adaptive governance across the AI lifecycle, and rethinking leadership in finance. Articles show that connecting domain experts to a flexib
Wise leaders invest in building business ecosystems—engaging early with enabling technologies like quantum computing, collaborating with users and suppliers, and sharing lessons—to co-create value and signal sector leadership. Those ecosystem ties both accelerate practical development and adoption a
Based on multiyear action-research and interviews with more than 300 senior finance professionals, the authors find that heavy investments in AI have yet to remake finance: pilots often stay in sandboxes, models go unused under quarterly pressure, and dashboards rarely drive the most important decis