LEADERSHIP MATTERS

New research reveals which jobs and tasks are seeing the biggest impact from AI and automation, with software, office and sales roles among the most exposed.

Just 32% of employees believe their organisation recognises their potential for more senior roles, as new analysis warns traditional succession planning may be overlooking future leaders already inside the business.

Four in five disabled young people expect disability-related barriers when looking for work, while just 35% feel positive about their employment prospects, reveals research.

As Global Ethics Day 2026 calls on the world to “Re-center Ethics”, new research highlights why businesses must look beyond their corporate values and examine how decisions are made, people are treated and leaders are held accountable.

Only 17% of leaders feel ready for change, while burnout, low trust, weak engagement and poor AI readiness increase organisational risk, reveals study.

Eight in 10 women surveyed say “I’m fine” when they are not, while 72% regret hiding how they feel, according to new multinational research.

Only 4% of workers in toxic workplaces say leaders are unaware, while two-thirds say leadership knows and either fails to act or participates directly.

More than eight in 10 leaders say managers’ roles have expanded, while only 10% think AI will reduce their importance, research finds.

L’Oréal Paris has named its 10 Women of Worth 2026 honourees, awarding $250,000 to female nonprofit founders tackling cancer, disability, STEM access and social inequality.

World Menopause Day highlights persistent workplace support gaps as employers face growing pressure to improve manager training, adjustments and menopause support.