In this episode of Up Next at Work, Jeanne Achille welcomes Dr. Thomas Otter, General Partner at Acadian Ventures and a longtime leader in HR technology, product development, and venture capital. Drawing on three decades of experience, including leadership roles at Gartner and SAP SuccessFactors, Th...

Why are AI data centers using so much power, and could computers move data with light instead of electricity? In this episode, scientist, inventor and entrepreneur Dr. Raj Dutt talks about more than two decades of work in integrated photonics. His technology replaces copper wiring with light to move...

Recent studies highlight a growing empathy deficit within corporate leadership, where executives increasingly acknowledge workplace toxicity despite their self-perceptions of empathy. While some organizations with toxic environments report short-term financial gains, extensive research demonstrates ...

Recent studies highlight a growing empathy deficit within corporate leadership, where executives increasingly acknowledge workplace toxicity despite their self-perceptions of empathy. While some organizations with toxic environments report short-term financial gains, extensive research demonstrates ...

Abstract: Businessolver's 2026 State of Workplace Empathy study, fielded with Edelman Data & Intelligence among 300 executives and 1,000 U.S. employees, found that one in three CEOs and 40% of employees now describe their workplace culture as toxic, sharp increases from the prior year, while 61...

Workplace legal standards are shifting internationally from reactive disciplinary measures to proactive preventive duties. Legislation such as the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 requires employers to take all reasonable steps to stop workplace harassment and holds organizations liable for misconduct ...