Special Reports

The HR demands of small businesses are growing and becoming more complicated, especially in 2025. Companies must manage a large pool of team members across different locations. HR professionals are finding it challenging to handle the processes manually because of the inefficiencies and errors that could expose businesses to risks....

The newest generation in the workforce, commonly referred to as Gen Z employees, were born between 1997 and 2012 and are currently aged 13-28. As such, those in their late teens or early 20’s have been entering the workforce in droves and currently outnumber those Baby Boomers who are still...

It’s 5 a.m. The executive is already rehearsing the pitch she’ll make to the Board later that week. She’s not tired—she’s hyper-focused. But beneath that sharp edge of productivity lies something else: not fear of failure, but a deeper fear of not being enough. This moment is not unusual. Many...

Last year, the highest-paid CEO among U.S. companies with revenues of $1 billion or more was not Satya Nadella, Tim Cook, or Jen-Hsun Huang. Instead, it was James R. Anderson, the newly appointed CEO of Coherent Corp (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and lasers. Coherent CEO Jim...

Four years ago, I stumbled upon what might be one of the most underrated yet powerful leadership tools in a CEO’s arsenal. It all started with my article, Why Leaders Can No Longer Ignore Their Employees’ Social Media Content, published in CEOWORLD magazine. The piece explored the rising influence of...

In a world where pressure and division often overshadow kindness, being a compassionate leader requires unwavering resolve to navigate uncharted waters. Leadership can be a lonely journey. From the boardroom to the frontlines, the weight of making decisions that affect not only a company’s future but also its people’s lives...

My 2011 BMW has 139,000 miles on it. The warranty expired after 50,000 miles and, as a precaution, I purchased extended protection.  I knew that any future repairs could be very expensive. It seemed like a sound decision to buy the policy. As it turns out, the car needed three...

When things go wrong at work—whether it's a lost deal, an underperforming team, or a public misstep—it’s easy for even the most seasoned business leaders to spiral into negativity, overwhelm, and anger. But here’s the truth: setbacks are inevitable. What determines success isn’t whether you face adversity—it’s how you respond...

In the business world, success is often measured by revenue, profit margins, and shareholder value. But what if the true key to sustainable growth isn’t just about financial returns? What if businesses could achieve even greater success by focusing on the well-being of their employees, clients, and communities? Many business...

Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have stirred a spectrum of emotions across workplaces. Some employees welcome the return to in-person collaboration, while others feel anxious or frustrated about the disruption to their routines. As a manager, whether you personally support the decision or not, your role is to help your team navigate...