Beware using AI for employee-related decisions without human input
ResumeBuilder.com has published a new survey report examining how U.S. managers are using artificial intelligence to manage employees, and the results are cause for concern.
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Leadership & Career
A collection of 461 issues
CEO exits show signs of change, but challenges remain for inclusion
While the overall pace of CEO turnover has eased month-to-month, shifts in who’s leaving, who’s stepping in and how long they stay are painting a more complex picture for companies.
Busy schedules invalid reason to skip professional development for your team
When to-do lists are already running onto another page, some items must wait. At many workplaces, professional-development opportunities are the ones that drop to the bottom of the priority list. Postpone them too often, though, and you’ll ultimately pay a price.
Workplace empathy: How small acts can drive big returns
Companies concerned with turnover might be overlooking one of the most cost-effective tools at their disposal: empathy. According to Businessolver’s 10th annual State of Workplace Empathy report, employees who perceive their workplace as lacking empathy are 1.5 times more likely to quit—putting an e
Spot and fix team tension before it boils over
When ill will brews among the staff, a manager should never be the last to know. Failure to address problems in a timely manner can lead to turnover, burnout, trust issues, low morale and reduced output.
Focus on reengaging yourself to reengage your team
If you’ve felt more drained lately, you’re not alone—and the data backs it up. 70% of your team’s engagement is directly tied to you, the manager. If you’re struggling, chances are your team is, too.
How to rebuild trust after a mistake—yours or theirs
Errors can be costly, time-consuming, embarrassing and reputation-damaging to the individual and/or the company. Certainly, nobody wants them to happen. When they inevitably do, resist the urge to beat up yourself or others. Instead, immediately seek solutions as to what can be salvaged or corrected
Judgment over jargon: Developing the skill AI will struggle to replace
The promise of AI and decision intelligence tools is tempting—quicker answers, automated processes and data-backed clarity. But beneath the surface of productivity dashboards and predictive models lies a quieter truth: Good judgment still determines the real success or failure of a decision.
Survey suggests quiet firing trend is growing
You might not have issued a layoff notice lately, but that doesn’t mean your team hasn’t felt the impact of workforce cuts. According to a May 2025 survey by ResumeTemplates, 53% of companies are engaging in quiet firing this year—42% already have, and another 11% say it’s coming.
Building out your toolbox: Moving beyond the hammer
When the hammer seems to work, it’s hard to imagine needing anything else. But effective leadership isn’t about pushing people to the brink—it’s about knowing when to push, when to support and when to step back.