You've launched your business, but the journey shouldn't be a solitary burden.

Be mindful with your language in business; calling your workplace a 'family' can lead to unrealistic expectations that might not be met.

In the face of AI-driven workforce changes, many workers experience uncertainty, much like Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel Mary Anne did during the mechanization era depicted in Virginia Lee Burton's classic children's book. As AI reshapes job landscapes, from entry-level positions to roles in HR and project management, the story of Mike Mulligan offers valuable lessons: first, embrace technology to redefine your professional identity; second, pivot by using existing skills to deliver value in new contexts; third, organizational leaders should align AI adoption with the company’s core purpose to support employee resilience. Mike Mulligan’s journey highlights how adaptation and optimism can enable successful career pivots when faced with disruption.

A new study analyzing the emotional behaviors of 4,000 managers reveals the crucial role empathy plays in successful leadership and people management.

At the executive level, empathy isn't just a trait—it's a fundamental responsibility.

Founders who face burnout aren't necessarily those putting in the most hours; often, it's those grappling with deep isolation.

Paris-based startup Omniscient has raised $4.1 million in a pre-seed round led by Seedcamp, with support from a global syndicate including investors from France, Japan, and the US. Founded by two former McKinsey consultants, Omniscient offers an AI-driven decision intelligence platform that ingests over 100,000 sources such as press, social media, web, video, audio, and internal data streams. This platform synthesizes information into concise two-minute executive briefings, enabling boards and senior executives to monitor corporate reputation in real time. Renault is among the early adopters of the technology.

As artificial intelligence expands its role in content creation and task execution, a rising wave of apprehension is influencing professional engagement with AI technologies. Dan Pratl, founder of Quadron, suggests that this unease stems from a fundamental shift in how society perceives value, moving beyond mere automation to a broader redefinition of worth in the age of AI.

Growth-stage companies often default to hiring from familiar Silicon Valley networks, but truly diverse teams require intentional commitment starting from the very first hire. Founders need to embed this value early on to foster inclusivity within their organization.

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a Silicon Valley tech podcast celebrated for its engaging founder-led business talks. Despite the acquisition, TBPN will continue to operate with editorial independence, now under the guidance of chief political operative Chris Lehane.