Business and society

Demographic change is here, and it’s reshaping labor markets, consumer behavior, and economic growth.

The collective impacts of job-cutting amid economic downturns can cause lasting damage to workers and labor markets.

Recent legal rulings will have major implications on both creative industries and AI companies.

Simply hiring more women doesn’t solve the problem.

An HBR Executive Masterclass with Karthik Ramanna

Early results from Boston Medical Center’s Health Equity Accelerator show the benefits of customizing strategies for local communities.

A conversation with Lawrence H. Summers.

If your organization is smart about performance management, workplace diversity will happen organically.

More employees are now caring for aging family members, and that work is taking a toll. Here’s the business case for providing additional support.

Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, on crisis leadership.

In these turbulent times learning how to manage disputes is a must.

To get a sense of the global economic repercussions of Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran, editor-at-large Adi Ignatius spoke over the weekend to expert Ian Bremmer.

Adding a “Climate Pledge Friendly” label to a product on Amazon boosted demand for it by 13-14%.

It’s an essential way to build resilience through geopolitical turbulence and economic headwinds.

Reassess the risks employees may face when entering and exiting the country.

How to solve the dual problems of market readiness and supplier deadlines.

Supply chain experts share practical ways companies are already adapting to tariffs and other volatile conditions.

Strategies to move beyond traditional reports and connect emotionally with your stakeholders.

And what companies can do to create more equitable and responsive reporting systems.

Companies use these programs to increase safety and productivity—but run the risk of harming employee engagement, trust, and mental health.