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The antitrust ruling that could shake up the world of search
Danielle Kutchel, Law Society JournalGoogle has become a dominate presence in our lives, a gateway to near-infinite information, implanted on the phones we carry every day. But how did it get like this? An antitrust case in the USA found that Google’s dominance may not be simply a natural phenomenon.
socio political environment
Should brands take a stance on social and political issues?
Geetanjali Saluja and Nitika Garg, The ConversationGetting political is nothing new for brands, but it is not clear whether engaging in brand activism actually helps companies overall, leaving many marketers and chief executives hesitant to do so.
corporate reputation
What employees say matters most to motivate performance
Asmus Komm ,Brooke Weddle, and Dana Maor, McKinsey & CompanyThe past few years have been a confounding time in performance management. Disruptions of long-standing workplace norms have led many employees to rethink their expectations of employers regarding remote work, employee burnout, and work–life balance.
workplace
3 Strategies to Manage Your Employees’ AI Risks
Zac Amos, Risk and Resilience HubIf you use artificial intelligence or manage team members who do, risk awareness and reduction strategies are essential for keeping companies’ reputations and data safe.
ai
Seven Truths About Hybrid Work and Productivity
Lynda Gratton, MIT Sloan ReviewOur collective experience of the pandemic enabled us to conduct endless experiments with work. Initially, the experiments were about where work took place (the home becoming a viable option), and soon they became about when work took place (the rigors of nine-to-five morphing into more flexible arrangements).
workplace
Is now the right time to appoint a chief AI officer?
Cath Everett, RaconteurThe rapid advance of GenAI has been bewildering. No wonder many business leaders are considering whether they’d benefit from the guidance of a strategic-level expert in the field.
ai
The loneliest job? How top CEOs manage dilemmas and vulnerability
Gautam Kumra, Joydeep Sengupta, and Mukund Sridhar, McKinsey & CompanyFor many leaders, assuming the role of CEO is a key career goal and the culmination of decades of hard work. The CEO role is also among the most challenging and demanding positions in any organization—particularly during times of uncertainty and upheaval.
workplace
adaptive leadership
Hacking HR: how can people leaders ensure their operations are cybersecure?
Sam Forsdick, RaconteurHackers have HR in their sights. Closer collaboration with CISOs is vital to ensure the sensitive employee data HR oversees is well-protected.
cybersecurity
Economic conditions outlook, June 2024
Sven Smit, McKinsey & CompanyExecutives’ views on the world economy remain more positive than negative, though they believe a recession is increasingly likely. In their own economies, concerns over unemployment are growing.
socio political environment
When Asking Too Many Questions Undermines Your Leadership
Luis Velasquez, Harvard Business ReviewAlthough it’s widely accepted that good leaders are good learners, a learning mentality can also have a darker side. If not carefully managed, it might lead to a perception of decreased effectiveness, less expertise, and lower efficiency.
workplace
leadership communications