While automation promises quicker returns, it may ultimately lead to decline.

  Generative AI adoption is skyrocketing. Yet for many organizations the promised productivity gains remain elusive. A recent MIT Media Lab study found that while AI usage in workplaces has doubled since 2023, 95% of companies still see no measurable return on their investment. Why? New research from BetterUp Labs and Stanford suggests the problem […]

With the rise of gen AI tools, offices have had to contend with a new scourge: "workslop" or low-effort, AI-generated work that looks plausibly polished,...

Despite a surge in generative AI use across workplaces, most companies are seeing little measurable ROI. One possible reason is because AI tools are being...

A conversation about the temptation to fall back on AI at work, and how it hurts organizations.

HBR IdeaCast• Episode 1069

A lot happened in 2025. Luckily, charts can help make sense of it all. Here are some of HBR's most popular, topical, and important charts of the year....

The top 10 most-read articles from HBR in 2025 range in topics, with several covering AI and managing amid uncertainty. Others include visualizing strategy,...

A conversation with Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld about the current relationship between the state and private enterprise.

HBR IdeaCast• Episode 1070

Join us May 20, 2026 for the HBR Leadership Summit, a live virtual event from Harvard Business Review.

How a cloud storage startup decided to change a successful strategy to stay competitive.

Cold Call• Episode 279

Partner Article

Understanding a startup's approach to artificial intelligence isn't just a word game: It gives stakeholders a competitive advantage. Use this framework...