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AI is reshaping leadership roles faster than succession plans can keep up

AI is reshaping leadership roles faster than succession plans can keep up

by Tara Watson | May 27, 2026 | Strategy & Workforce Culture

AI is accelerating the evolution of executive leadership faster than most organizations can adapt, creating a widening gap between the future demands of leadership roles, the capabilities of current internal successors and the way boards are approaching succession...
Most pre-retirees don’t seek advice from 401(k) providers

Most pre-retirees don’t seek advice from 401(k) providers

by Tara Watson | May 27, 2026 | Strategy & Workforce Culture

Retirement plan recordkeepers and advisors have made significant investments in financial wellness tools and advice solutions, but uptake by participants remains limited, according to a recent report by Cerulli Associates. Cerulli found that many pre-retirees (those...
Long-tenured workers are least prepared for layoffs, new research finds

Long-tenured workers are least prepared for layoffs, new research finds

by Tara Watson | May 27, 2026 | Strategy & Workforce Culture

Long-serving employees are among the hardest workers to support through a layoff, and new research suggests most organizations are failing them in the separation process. A survey of 900 workers laid off after five or more years of continuous service, conducted by...
Sabbaticals: Mental health, talent and rest as a business strategy

Sabbaticals: Mental health, talent and rest as a business strategy

by Tara Watson | May 27, 2026 | Strategy & Workforce Culture

Workplace stress has become one of the biggest challenges facing employees and employers today. Whether during Mental Health Awareness Month or the the rest of the year, it’s important that we move beyond simply acknowledging the issue and start looking at practical...
Is AI productivity a wash? Plus, news from SAP, HiBob and more

Is AI productivity a wash? Plus, news from SAP, HiBob and more

by Tara Watson | May 27, 2026 | Strategy & Workforce Culture

The productivity case for AI at work looks strong on the surface. Employees using AI tools report saving an average of 2.3 hours each day, according to new research from cloud communications and IT platform GoTo and Workplace Intelligence. More than 9 in 10 employees...
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