From Silicon Valley to Europe and China, 2025 saw a wave of global layoffs at many high-profile companies, many of which were attributed to artificial intelligence. But is AI really the main culprit? And if so, what human skills are still needed in the rapidly developing AI era?

In the business world, an executive’s waistline can be an intangible asset. Entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun serve as powerful extensions of their companies’ brand identity; shedding pounds and getting fitter can project a more professional and credible image.

Luckin Coffee’s recent expansion into the US marks the culmination of a remarkable comeback.

As Chinese companies navigate a more complex and fragmented global landscape, overseas expansion is evolving from a mere growth option into a strategic imperative, said Managing Partner of InterChina Eduardo Morcillo at a CEIBS Executive Forum on the school’s Shanghai campus today.

The 7th Annual CEIBS Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management Symposium, hosted by CEIBS’ OB/HR Department, took place at Academic Centre 3-117 on November 20, 2025. Centering on “Navigating New Frontiers: Work and Leadership in the Age of Technology”, the event gathered over 80 professors, doctoral students, and practitioners worldwide. As a key academic forum, it provided a platform for sharing cutting-edge research in OB/HR management.

"The effectiveness of a corporate board depends not only on the technical depth of its members but also on the breadth of their strategic and leadership capabilities."

The Organisational Behaviour/Human Resource Management Department of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) invites you to attend the 6th Annual CEIBS OB/HR Symposium in Shanghai on November 19. This symposium aims to discuss challenges and opportunities for sustainable development faced by leaders and their organisations. The morning session will focus on topics around sustainability, while the afternoon session will focus on technology and change. If you would like to join this event, please register now as seats are limited.

The CEIBS OB/HR Symposium is a forum for academics to discuss their latest research in organisational behaviour and human resource management topics. This year, we will examine how employees and organisations respond to and manage uncertainty. The morning session focuses on the individual-level topics while the afternoon session relates to organisation-level issues.