AXA’s 2026 people priorities: AI, mental health, and learning
AXA CHRO Sandrine Girszyn outlines 2026 HR priorities: embracing AI, supporting employee wellbeing, and fostering a culture of continuous learning....

April 2, 2026 • by Chloé Christopoulos in Coaching Corner • 6 min read • Audio available
Joanna's fear that setting boundaries would make her unkind cast her team adrift. Chloé Christopoulos says clarity and accountability are not departures from care, but expressions of it ...
Continue readingMarch 26, 2026 • by I by IMD in Governance • 8 min read
Businesses must prepare now for post-quantum cryptography, as quantum computing could render today’s encryption obsolete and expose sensitive data to future cyber threats....
March 26, 2026 • by Sophie Hazi, Arturo Pasquel in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Considering a career transition? Begin by identifying your unique values and strengths. Sophi Hazi and Arturo Pasquel guide you through the process....
March 25, 2026 • by Goutam Challagalla, Matthias Altendorf in Family Business (Industry) • 6 min read
Why boards must reframe sustainability as a mechanism for long-term survival....
March 25, 2026 • by Salvatore Cantale, Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 12 min read
Artificial intelligence has become critical to core financial and operating processes, allowing leaders to architect systems of decision-making, productivity and governance....
March 24, 2026 • by Jerry Davis in Artificial Intelligence • 11 min read
AI-driven ‘algorithmic corporations’ could replace humans with ruthless, automated systems that exploit labor, manipulate pricing, and prioritize shareholder value. But governments have the tools to prevent this dystopian future if they choose...
March 24, 2026 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Of the many biases humans are prey to – such as anchoring bias, loss-aversion bias, status quo bias, and recency bias – confirmation bias can be most evident in the boardroom. But...
March 24, 2026 • by Dorotea Brandin, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Leadership • 8 min read
Hybrid work, repeated restructurings, and constant uncertainty are eroding the emotional foundations of trust at work. Realistic optimism offers a way for individuals and leaders to rebuild connection....
March 23, 2026 • by Winter Nie in I by IMD Book Club • 7 min read
The greatest barrier to women’s advancement emerges early in a career, not at the top. Kweilin Ellingrud examines how the first promotion to manager shapes long-term progression....
March 23, 2026 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 5 min read
In turbulent times, leaders need geopolitical savviness, political influence, and stress management says IMD’s Jennifer Jordan ...
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