April 27, 2026 One CEO explains why she values her union workforce BY Stephanie Mehta Thank you for reading Modern CEO. Before we dive into this week’s topic, please check out our first livestreamed event exclusively for Modern CEO subscribers: On Monday, May 18, at 1 p.m. ET, I’m hosting The CEO’s Guide to AI. Matt Fitzpatrick, CEO of?Invisible Technologies, will … Continue reading One CEO explains why she values her union workforce
April 17, 2026 Indeed CEO says this—not AI—is the biggest threat to the workforce BY Pavithra Mohan Most business leaders are laser-focused on the existential threat that AI poses, with many of them citing it as a reason for major layoffs. At an event on April 15, however, Indeed CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba suggested … Continue reading Indeed CEO says this—not AI—is the biggest threat to the workforce
March 30, 2026 There are more women in the workforce than men—again BY Pavithra Mohan For decades, there was a stubborn gender gap in employment, even as women grew more and more educated. Thirty-odd years ago, men still held 7 million more jobs—despite the fact that women were already earning college degrees at higher rates … Continue reading There are more women in the workforce than men—again
February 27, 2026 In a 600-word X post, Jack Dorsey justifies his decision to lay off 40% of Block’s workforce
February 18, 2026 Klarna CEO says firm will likely reduce its workforce by 1,000 employees by 2030—partially due to AI
April 19, 2025 Employees with the ‘Sunday scaries’? Here’s how to get your workforce excited about work BY Aytekin Tank We all know the “Sunday scaries”—that creeping anxiety as the weekend winds down. But what you might not realize is that leaders experience it too. As a CEO, I’ve found that the best way to fend … Continue reading Employees with the ‘Sunday scaries’? Here’s how to get your workforce excited about work
March 21, 2025 How to unscramble healthcare for the U.S. workforce BY Owen Tripp Lately it seems like collective uncertainty about the economy is mainly focused on one thing: eggs. This isn’t surprising. When the price of a kitchen staple like eggs nearly doubles in a year, it’s easy to make it a go-to symbol for … Continue reading How to unscramble healthcare for the U.S. workforce
Paramount laying off another 15 percent of its US workforce The company let go of 3 percent of its employees back in February. lawrence bonk Updated Tue, Aug 13, 2024 Paramount Paramount is laying off 15 percent of its US workforce, according to reporting by Deadline. This follows a lean second quarter … Continue reading Paramount laying off another 15 percent of its US workforce
May 09, 2024 The right way to hire an AI-ready workforce Bad hiring decisions waste time, money, and productivity. To avoid hiring mistakes, this tech leader suggests a rigorous 3-step “structured interview.” BY Heide Abelli The strategic deployment of AI technologies is central to maintaining and enhancing competitive advantage in today’s digital economy. The expectation is … Continue reading The right way to hire an AI-ready workforce
May 06, 2024 A healthy workforce needs more connection, not more apps As workplace health and wellness programs multiply, overwhelmed employees need help connecting the dots. BY Owen Tripp The cost of healthcare is reaching a breaking point. The average employer’s healthcare spending is expected to rise by 8.5% this year, well above inflation—and that doesn’t … Continue reading A healthy workforce needs more connection, not more apps
