FIR #460: The Return of Toxic Workplaces and the “Big Boss” Era
The tide is turning. For several years, workers have enjoyed a seller’s market. Unemployment has been low, and companies have competed for the best employees. Now, for a…
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The tide is turning. For several years, workers have enjoyed a seller’s market. Unemployment has been low, and companies have competed for the best employees. Now, for a…
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In this episode, Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson discuss the evolving landscape of podcast consumption, particularly in light of Satya Nadella’s innovative approach to engaging with audio content…
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The most common refrain we hear about society and the rapid advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence is, “We’re not ready.” We’re not ready for Artificial General Intelligence, and…
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There are few business leaders who won’t need to explain to various stakeholders the impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the trade war it will initiate.…
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In the early days of Web 2.0, several pundits told us that traditional PR was dead, especially for startups, where founders would be better served by handling their…
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It’s not just jobs that AI will affect. It’s the perception that employees have important expertise. After all, if AI can do the work, it’s easy to view…
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“We are once again at a moment in time where things will not — and cannot — be the same again. However it unfolds, the only certainty is…
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High turnover, low morale are the consequence of shutting off dialogue
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A C-Suite Survey Finds Executives Are Skeptical That Communicators Are Equipped for Today's Business Environment
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Companies need to adapt to the fast-moving developments in the AI world
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