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AI adoption isn’t the hard part, it’s building employee agency

Tech leaders build the infrastructure. People leaders build the capability. Neither works alone.

By Teuila Hanson and Mohak ShroffApril 3, 2026
I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself
I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself
By Sumeet VaidyaApril 3, 2026
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Apollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business
By Mike SimasApril 2, 2026
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Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway
By Nic PuckrinApril 2, 2026
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Why American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs
By Andrés MartinezApril 2, 2026
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What HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ gets right—and wrong—about treating alcohol use disorder
By Jonathan Hunt-GlassmanApril 2, 2026
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CommentaryThe AI gold rush is real — but great companies don’t need to mine it
By Matt WitheilerApril 4, 2026
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a lot of headwinds’ now
North AmericaThe World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a lot of headwinds’ now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
Microsoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
Big TechMicrosoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
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Personal FinanceCollege grads in ‘AI-proof’ careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees
By Jake AngeloApril 4, 2026
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SuccessHow Delta uses Tom Brady to train its 100,000 workforce on leadership and a winner’s mindset
By Emma BurleighApril 4, 2026
Scott Kupor sits at a table gesturing with both hands.
PoliticsThe Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks
By Sasha RogelbergApril 4, 2026
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AIAI’s next frontier is the real world
By Alex IsraelApril 4, 2026
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AIA Yale economist says AGI won’t automate most jobs—because they’re not worth the trouble
By Nick LichtenbergApril 4, 2026
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Brands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers
CommentaryBrands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers
By Richard TorrenzanoJune 7, 2023
  • Hate incidents are creating a burnout crisis among Asian and Asian American professionals, new research reveals. Here’s what we need to do next
    CommentaryHate incidents are creating a burnout crisis among Asian and Asian American professionals, new research reveals. Here’s what we need to do next
    By Lanaya Irvin and Manjusha KulkarniMay 22, 2023
The ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics
CommentaryThe ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics
By Mike Shannon and Will FeltusJune 6, 2023
America can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion
CommentaryAmerica can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion
By Bill NovelliJune 6, 2023
The alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs
CommentaryThe alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 5, 2023
A company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier
CommentaryA company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier
By Barnaby LashbrookeJune 5, 2023
The debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy
CommentaryThe debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy
By Ashley TyrnerJune 2, 2023
  • Agita. Do you feel it too? It’s the relentless pounding on our senses that leaves us feeling uncertain and uneasy
    CommentaryAgita. Do you feel it too? It’s the relentless pounding on our senses that leaves us feeling uncertain and uneasy
    By Richard TorrenzanoMay 22, 2023
You should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset
TechYou should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset
By Dave SmithJune 2, 2023
The mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population
CommentaryThe mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population
By Ariela SafiraJune 2, 2023
The Hybrit fossil-free steel plant in Lulea, Sweden
CommentaryWhat your company needs to build a winning ‘Deep Tech’ strategy
By François Candelon, Max Männig, John Paschkewitz and Vinit PatelJune 2, 2023
How the A.I. revolution is liberating workers from the return to the office
CommentaryHow the A.I. revolution is liberating workers from the return to the office
By Gleb TsipurskyJune 1, 2023
E-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn
CommentaryE-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn
By Carolyn BarberJune 1, 2023
  • Hedge funds want to control your local news–but democracy is getting in the way
    CommentaryHedge funds want to control your local news–but democracy is getting in the way
    By Chris SheltonMay 19, 2023
I got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets
CommentaryI got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets
By John KleinheinzMay 31, 2023
Corporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops
CommentaryCorporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Kyle Bass and Steven TianMay 30, 2023
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CommentaryThe return-to-office wars could end in a stalemate as we all reach the same conclusion about what the flexible future of work means
By Terri R. Kurtzberg and Mason AmeriMay 30, 2023
Most family businesses don’t look like ‘Succession.’ Here’s what America’s enterprising families bring to the table
CommentaryMost family businesses don’t look like ‘Succession.’ Here’s what America’s enterprising families bring to the table
By Andy UnanueMay 29, 2023
U.S. employers have gone from opposing international labor standards to hiding behind them. Now a complaint is trying to stop U.S.-style union busting from taking over the world
CommentaryU.S. employers have gone from opposing international labor standards to hiding behind them. Now a complaint is trying to stop U.S.-style union busting from taking over the world
By Christy HoffmanMay 29, 2023
Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults are lonely–and it could be one of the biggest under-the-radar issues the economy is facing
CommentaryNearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults are lonely–and it could be one of the biggest under-the-radar issues the economy is facing
By Cindy JordanMay 26, 2023
90% of laid-off H-1B visa holders were able to find new work against all odds. Here’s what the data tells us about America’s complicated relationship with foreign-born talent
Commentary90% of laid-off H-1B visa holders were able to find new work against all odds. Here’s what the data tells us about America’s complicated relationship with foreign-born talent
By Ben ZweigMay 26, 2023
From Hollywood writers to delivery drivers, workers are fed up with the gradual devaluation of their professions
CommentaryFrom Hollywood writers to delivery drivers, workers are fed up with the gradual devaluation of their professions
By Andy LevinMay 26, 2023
Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is an expensive slog and distraction—and CEO Satya Nadella knows he’d be nuts to walk away
CommentaryMicrosoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is an expensive slog and distraction—and CEO Satya Nadella knows he’d be nuts to walk away
By Matt WeinbergerMay 25, 2023
Why the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars
CommentaryWhy the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars
By Giacomo ChiesiMay 25, 2023
Tech giants have gutted publishing. Now digital fatigue is giving print a new lease on life
CommentaryTech giants have gutted publishing. Now digital fatigue is giving print a new lease on life
By David MillerMay 25, 2023
Glassdoor’s chief economist: ‘Pay transparency rules are solving age-old workplace problems–but the gap in employee experience should alarm us’
CommentaryGlassdoor’s chief economist: ‘Pay transparency rules are solving age-old workplace problems–but the gap in employee experience should alarm us’
By Aaron TerrazasMay 25, 2023
Chuck Schumer and Kevin McCarthy.
CommentaryWant to solve the debt ceiling crisis? Let Congress actually vote
By Katherine M. GehlMay 24, 2023
History has not ended–but the way we view risk has irreversibly changed
CommentaryHistory has not ended–but the way we view risk has irreversibly changed
By Martin Dempsey and Charles BralverMay 24, 2023
I worked for Henry Kissinger when America first engaged China in the 1970s. Here’s why I think the two countries still have a chance to mend their ties
CommentaryI worked for Henry Kissinger when America first engaged China in the 1970s. Here’s why I think the two countries still have a chance to mend their ties
By Robert HormatsMay 24, 2023
Plastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it
CommentaryPlastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it
By Paul PolmanMay 24, 2023
Silicon Valley is knowingly violating ethical A.I. principles. Society can’t respond if we let disagreements poison the debate
CommentarySilicon Valley is knowingly violating ethical A.I. principles. Society can’t respond if we let disagreements poison the debate
By Wendell WallachMay 23, 2023
Voters don’t understand what ESG means in practice. Here’s why killing the term might be the only way to save it
CommentaryVoters don’t understand what ESG means in practice. Here’s why killing the term might be the only way to save it
By Lindsay SingletonMay 23, 2023
I have spent my life speaking up for those whose voices go unheard. Here’s why I worry that the promise of quantum computing will be withheld from the people who need it the most
CommentaryI have spent my life speaking up for those whose voices go unheard. Here’s why I worry that the promise of quantum computing will be withheld from the people who need it the most
By Faye WattletonMay 22, 2023
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