Workplace culture
A new buzzword is hanging over businesses as they rush into AI
Companies are expecting to incur more costs as a result of poorly implemented autonomous systems. Shapecharge | E+ | Getty Images Artificial intelligence capabilities are developing rapidly and companies globally are frantically trying to keep up and implement AI tools, but there are consequences to sloppy execution. In fact, 79% of companies globally expect to […]
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Accenture plans on ‘exiting’ staff who can’t be reskilled on AI amid restructuring strategy
A logo sits illuminated at the Accenture booth in Mobile World Congress 2025 on March 03, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Xavi Torrent | Getty Images News | Getty Images Tech consultancy Accenture has laid out plans to lay off staff that aren’t able to reskill on artificial intelligence amid a broader restructuring strategy which will […]
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Fashion boss touts resilience as key leadership trait as industry battles tariff uncertainty
CEO of the British Fashion Council Laura Weir. Dave Benett | Dave Benett Collection | Getty Images The British Fashion Council’s newest CEO is bringing her own leadership flair to the role, touting resilience as a top trait to navigate difficult times amid tariffs and economic uncertainty. Laura Weir, a former creative director at Selfridges, […]
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Working smarter, not harder: AI could help fight burnout — but is it?
Burnout shows up as feeling constantly exhausted, emotionally checked out from work, and struggling to get things done effectively. Delmaine Donson | E+ | Getty Images Burnout is a growing concern across industries, but artificial intelligence is quietly changing the game. Recognized by the World Health Organization as an “occupational phenomenon,” burnout is more than […]
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China’s grueling ‘996’ work culture is being debated by European startups — 7 founders and VCs on why they are resisting
European startup founders are being pressured to embrace China’s toxic “996” work culture on LinkedIn and they’re pushing back. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The European startup scene was recently shaken by a LinkedIn debate with some venture capitalists applying pressure on founders to embrace a culture of overwork to compete on a global […]
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Ambitious Gen Z lead the return to office — here’s how they are using it to get ahead
Young professionals are in the office more than other generations, a recent study by real estate firm JLL found. Whitebalance.space | E+ | Getty Images Some ambitious Gen Z professionals are leading the return-to-office trend, eager to climb the corporate ladder, learn from their older peers and upend stereotypes about their generation. Born between 1997 […]
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Stop being ‘too nice’ at work, says psychologist—this is what successful people do to be more genuine, trustworthy
Social discomfort is so universal that social psychologists like me have made careers out of studying it. We can find it almost anywhere, like in salary negotiations or small talk conversations that have one too many awkward pauses. Almost everyone will at some point find themselves in an interaction that makes them feel uncomfortable. And […]
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Gen Z workers feeling isolated by tech are craving more in-person interaction: survey
“They’re not looking to hide behind screens; they’re actively seeking opportunities to build interpersonal skills and meaningful professional relationships. This generation has a sophisticated understanding of when technology helps and when it hinders real connection,” says Freeman CEO Janet Dell. Hobo_018 | E+ | Getty Images Gen Z workers often get flak for the remote […]
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Feeling anxious or depressed? Go to work, says Harvard psychologist: ‘Work has a protective effect on our mental health’
Companies who don’t address employees’ mental health might be sabotaging themselves, a new study shows. Adults with social anxiety and depression tend to work fewer hours, according to the recent study published in Psychiatric Research & Clinical Practice. Researchers analyzed the data of 250 adults between ages 18 and 60 who were diagnosed with social […]
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Amazon and the endangered future of the middle manager
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS re:Invent 2024, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 3, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Noah Berger | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s note sent this fall to employees about corporate culture drew […]
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