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Forty Percent of Employees Say Their CEO Isn’t Transparent Enough on AI

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Nearly 90% of CEOs Are Confident Employees Trust Their Leadership, but Only 46% of Employees AgreeOne in Three CEOs Have Considered Stepping Down in the Past Six Months, Rising to More Than 40% at the Largest Companies

BOSTON, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CEOs are significantly overestimating how much their employees trust them, particularly as they lead transformations around artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Four in ten employees say their CEO has not been transparent enough about how AI will affect their roles and career opportunities. Yet just 15% of CEOs worry that their approach to AI transformation could erode employee trust.

The disconnect extends well beyond AI. Nearly 90% of CEOs are confident that their employees trust their leadership overall, but just 46% of employees agree.

The findings come from the second edition of BCG’s CEO Insomnia Index, based on global surveys of 645 CEOs of leading companies with at least $100 million in revenue and 500 nonexecutive employees, as well as five years of CEO turnover data from the S&P 1200. By bringing employee perspectives into the Index, this edition aims to help CEOs better understand how their leadership is experienced across their organizations and identify ways to build trust as they navigate AI-driven change.

“Historically, there’s always been this perception gap,” says Julie Bedard, a BCG managing director and partner and a member of the firm’s Global AI Leadership team. “Leadership teams, including CEOs, sometimes overestimate this type of trust, and I think it has only increased as the relationship between employer and employee becomes more transactional in some companies.”

An AI Trust Gap with Real Costs

Half of employees who say their CEO’s handling of AI has increased their trust are more willing to go above and beyond at work than they were three months ago. Among employees whose trust in their CEO’s AI leadership has eroded, fewer than 10% say the same, a difference of more than 40 percentage points.

“CEOs assume that since employees hear their words, that’s enough to build trust, but employees also judge CEOs by their actions,” says Matthias Tauber, a BCG managing director and senior partner and regional chair for Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. “CEOs must be realistic in their words and consistent in their actions.”

Nearly 70% of CEOs are confident employees trust them to prioritize employee well-being when deciding how to fund critical business priorities. Only 36% of employees agree—a gap of more than 30 percentage points.

Despite these disconnects, 58% of CEOs say they are not concerned about rising employee disgruntlement, with many pointing to existing efforts to keep employees satisfied.

One in Three CEOs Have Considered Stepping Down

CEOs report feeling somewhat less stressed overall. The CEO Insomnia Index stress score fell to 64.2 out of 100, down from 66.7 earlier this year.

Despite this, 34% of chief executives say they have considered stepping down at some point in the past six months. That figure rises to more than 40% among CEOs of the largest companies in the study. Among the reasons they cite for leaving are better health, more family time, improved work-life balance, and a happier life.

C-Suite Changes May Be Coming

Sixty-three percent of CEOs are confident their senior leadership teams can execute their vision over the next two to four quarters. Yet nearly 60% of CEOs—and 70% of those leading the largest companies in the study—say they plan to replace a member of their C-suite within the next six months.

CFOs top the list, echoing the inaugural CEO Insomnia Index, in which 26% of CEOs identified their CFO as the C-suite colleague who posed the greatest threat to their own job security.

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/R E P E A T — Media Advisory – Minister Hodgson to deliver remarks and participate in fireside chat/

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ST. JOHN’S, NL, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will deliver remarks and participate in a fireside chat with Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson.  

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All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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Newgen Brings the Art of Storytelling to Enterprise Audiences with ‘Ahead of Victory’

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Three original, AI-generated story experiences for banking, insurance, and government audiences bring Newgen’s ‘Ahead of What’s Ahead’ brand narrative to life on DX++, its digital destination for thought leadership and industry perspectives.

NEW DELHI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Newgen Software orchestrates intelligent enterprises at scale, bringing intelligence, trust, and control together to help organizations prepare for what’s ahead. Extending this focus beyond enterprise technology, Newgen is also reimagining how it engages with the industries it serves through DX++ (Digital Transformation Plus Plus), its digital destination for thought leadership, industry points of view, expert perspectives, and insights on emerging technologies and enterprise transformation.

Building on this content ecosystem, Newgen is bringing the art of storytelling to its banking, insurance and government audiences through ‘Ahead of Victory’, a Dussehra-special campaign featuring three original, 15-minute stories, crafted specifically for these industries and brought to life through a compelling, visual storytelling style. Streaming on DX++, the films offer a distinctive way to engage audiences, bringing together creativity, technology and industry understanding.

The campaign draws from Newgen’s overarching brand narrative, Ahead of What’s Ahead, launched earlier this year. Rooted in the company’s organisational DNA, the narrative reflects the ability to foresee what lies ahead, prepare for change and act with purpose. Ahead of Victory brings this approach into the festive season through the power of storytelling.

Ahead of What’s Ahead: A mindset that defines Newgen

For Newgen, staying ahead is more than a brand promise. It is an organisational mindset built around three fundamental principles: foresee, prepare and act. It means recognising emerging possibilities, anticipating challenges and helping enterprises navigate change with confidence.

This approach is reflected in Newgen’s global positioning, Orchestrating Intelligent Enterprises. Through the NewgenONE Platform, Newgen brings content, processes and communications together in an orchestration layer that embeds intelligence into how enterprises operate, with trust, governance and control built in.

The Ahead of What’s Ahead narrative brings these ideas together, reflecting Newgen’s commitment to innovation and its belief that being prepared for the future begins with anticipating what comes next.

Ahead of Victory: Where storytelling meets the spirit of staying ahead

Stories have the power to make ideas relatable, spark conversations and create lasting connections. With Ahead of Victory, Newgen brings this power to enterprise communication, using cinematic storytelling to engage the industries it serves in a fresh and memorable way.

The campaign features three original, 15-minute, AI-generated story experiences created for banking, insurance and government audiences. Moving beyond conventional B2B communication formats, these immersive narratives use engaging storytelling to connect with the unique contexts and interests of each sector.

The campaign takes inspiration from the spirit of Dussehra, the triumph of good over evil and the courage to overcome challenges. This resonates with Newgen’s approach of looking beyond the present, anticipating what lies ahead and being prepared to act.

The initiative reflects Newgen’s efforts to engage with its customers and prospects in fresh and unexpected ways. By using AI to bring industry-specific stories to life, the campaign offers a distinctive alternative to conventional B2B communication, creating a more relatable and engaging way to connect with audiences across banking, insurance and government.

DX++: Digital Transformation, Plus Plus

DX++ brings together Newgen’s thought leadership, industry points of view, expert perspectives and content on emerging technologies and enterprise transformation. It serves as a destination for audiences looking to explore the ideas, challenges and possibilities shaping their industries.

By bringing these resources together, DX++ extends the conversation beyond products and solutions to the wider business and technology developments influencing enterprise transformation. The addition of Ahead of Victory introduces a cinematic dimension to this content ecosystem, demonstrating how industry insights can be complemented by creative storytelling to engage audiences in new ways.

For Newgen, DX++ is a destination where expertise, ideas and creative expression come together reinforcing the company’s focus on anticipating change and exploring what comes next.

Runki Goswami, Chief Marketing Officer, Newgen, says, “‘Ahead of What’s Ahead’ reflects something fundamental to Newgen: our ability to foresee, prepare and act. It shapes how we approach enterprise transformation, innovation and the opportunities that lie ahead. With ‘Ahead of Victory’, we wanted to take a fresh approach to engaging with our customers and prospects, moving beyond conventional B2B communication through original, industry-specific stories. DX++ gives us a destination to bring together our industry perspectives, thought leadership and creative initiatives, creating new ways to connect with the audiences we serve.”

The three films are now streaming on DX++ at https://newgensoft.com/AheadOfVictory/.

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The content comprises original short-form creative content developed by Newgen Software Technologies Ltd. for its ‘Ahead of What’s Ahead’ campaign. The stories, characters and situations are fictional and have been independently developed for Newgen’s Government, Insurance and Banking domain narratives, respectively. The films use broad themes, humor and nostalgia associated with popular Indian cinema as a creative tribute. No original film footage, music, artwork, stills, clips, characters, actor likenesses or actor voices have been used. These films are not adaptations or remakes of any film, and are not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, any film, producer, actor, or rights holder. All third-party names and marks belong to their respective owners. For any concerns, please contact info@newgensoft.com.

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Newgen Software Orchestrates Intelligent Enterprises at scale. The NewgenONE Platform unifies content, processes, and communications into an orchestration layer where intelligence is embedded into how enterprises operate, with trust, governance, and control built in. Enterprises move beyond fragmented initiatives to continuously adaptive, production ready operations. Decisions, workflows, and experiences evolve in real time, shaped by context, data, and embedded AI. Trusted by leading organizations worldwide, Newgen defines how modern enterprises operate, intelligently and at scale.

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VT Markets Provides Essential Relief to Support Flood-Impacted Communities in Thailand

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BANGKOK, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In response to recent flooding that have disrupted daily life across Thailand, global multi-asset broker VT Markets has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by contributing essential relief supplies to support those impacted by the floods.

As part of this initiative, VT Markets has consolidated and delivered essential relief packages to the central donation hub managed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) at Bangkok City Hall (Din Daeng) on 9 October, 2026.

Through coordination with BMA, the VT Markets team provided immediate necessities, including clean drinking water, non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, and daily household essentials, for direct distribution to affected and recovering communities. By working alongside local authorities, the company aims to contribute to emergency relief efforts and provide practical assistance during challenging times.

This emergency effort builds on VT Markets’ sustained community outreach in Thailand. The company recently supported the Baan Imjai shelter, providing essential supplies, furniture, and vocational setup donations for urban safety nets, as well as partnering with the Baan Nokkamin Foundation to supply food and educational materials for vulnerable children.

These ongoing community donations complement VT Markets’ flagship CSR program, Finance Forward, which promotes long-term financial literacy and independence across emerging markets. By pairing emergency response with long-term educational and social welfare support, VT Markets continues to strengthen its commitment to local communities across Southeast Asia.

About VT Markets

VT Markets is a regulated multi-asset broker with a presence in over 160 countries as of today. It has earned numerous international accolades including Best Gold Trading Platform, Best Online Trading and Fastest Growing Broker. In line with its mission to make trading accessible to all, VT Markets offers comprehensive access to over 1,000 financial instruments and clients benefit from a seamless trading experience via its award-winning mobile application.

For more information, please visit the official VT Markets website or email us at info@vtmarkets.com. Alternatively, follow VT Markets on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

For media enquiries and sponsorship opportunities, please email media@vtmarkets.com 

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