As Black History Month starts, experts are encouraging CDOs facing opposition to push on—with a new message.

Experts say with much of the progress halted last year, DEI leaders need a new plan to reignite the movement in 2024.

Our consultants plan to hunker down with deep reads on business topics.

Many DE&I initiatives are being rolled back, but this can be detrimental to business. Here’s how to get DE&I back on the agenda.

A new report shows that nearly one-third of cyber pros lose their jobs within three years of a cyberattack. But are they really the ones to blame?

Extra cash to show up at the workplace is one thing most at-home workers say will get them back to the office. Should managers open their wallets?

Many programs are counterproductive, and initiatives themselves are under assault in court and in public. But there’s so much bias out there. What actually works?

New research suggests new hires are deciding to bolt at a superfast clip these days. Why is onboarding not working?

New data shows that more than one-third of desks and cubicles aren’t getting used. Why experts say return-to-office policies won’t solve this problem.

Rather than letting people go, more firms are eliminating their current roles and giving them something else to do. Why it’s a tricky move.

Why firms are being more cautious with letting people go now than they have in other uncertain economic times.

A Supreme Court ruling and legal threats from some states’ attorneys general have companies reviewing ways to revive the momentum for diversity.

A new study indicates there’s a decent-sized gap in productivity between a fully remote and a fully on-site workforce. But the where-to-work debate will likely rage on.

With DEI initiatives facing headwinds, firms may need to double down on a diverse pipeline.

Experts debate how much—or how little—the justices’ ruling on affirmative action could alter years of diversity efforts.

Here’s what our experts are reading and watching as the summer kicks off.

A new study shows that directors with different political views than incoming CEOs are more likely to leave the board. Will the upcoming US presidential election create only more strains?

As layoffs continue, how can leaders make sure that workforce reductions don’t undo years of progress related to underrepresented groups?

AI is being heralded as a workplace game-changer, but is it inclusive?

People are putting off retirement because they don’t have enough savings—a major quandary for employers as the economy slows down.

Potential employees, governments and the public are increasingly putting businesses’ diversity practices under the microscope. How equity audits are becoming an imperative in order to stay ahead of the curve.

New figures ignite the debate on whether workers are more productive at the office or at home.

Businesses—and markets—were rattled by the latest financial turmoil, but have so far pressed forward. Is insta-bility becoming too common?

A recent US ruling prohibits non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements. How firms—and employees—should adjust to this new normal as layoffs continue.

A surprisingly upbeat US job-market report suggests corporate leaders are now prioritizing short-term needs over long-term anxiety about the economy.

The developers behind ChatGPT say they now have software that can detect whether text was written by a human—or a machine. Will it help, or create more problems?

Leaders believe more employees are balking at taking on added work without more pay. Could this become a widespread issue?

A new government proposal, if enacted, would force firms to find other ways to limit talent from jumping ship to competitors.

A new study shows the usual way of resolving work conflicts can actually get in the way of diversity and inclusion efforts.

Boards are stepping up efforts to hasten director turnover and make room for the “next generation of directors.” The pros and cons of the new direction.

In yet another change born from the shift to remote work, more employees are working two full-time jobs simultaneously. But the trend brings up thorny questions for leaders and employees alike.

Companies are trying to “thaw into action” on inflation. Some of the best steps taken so far.

Or they have already left. Why CDO tenure, at under two years, remains one of the shortest-among all executive roles.

One in ten office leases is about to expire, forcing some companies to finally decide if workers should return to office locations.

With a lot of bad news surrounding the business world, many Korn Ferry experts are looking for distractions as a means to recharge.

A new study indicates politically lopsided C-suites hurt their firms’ stock performance.

How a commitment to diversity—and some job shortages—have led to a higher tolerance for showing tattoos on the job.

Power companies are warning that sweeping power outages may be imminent. With staffs that are both in-person and remote, are firms ready?

More job-related records are set, as neither inflation nor a possible recession is stopping firms from hiring—or people from quitting.

Airbnb is letting nearly every employee work remotely, a move that other “asset-light” firms facing talent shortages may need to consider. Carefully.

Leaders don’t know what kind of disruption is coming next — but they know it’s coming. Our experts discuss five mindsets that can help manage continuous change.

As many offices reopen for the first time in two years, Korn Ferry's experts pinpoint first people to meet in person.

A new study finds applicants will accept roles with lower pay if firms can post strong diversity figures. But do those figures tell the whole story?

A legal challenge to Nasdaq’s new board-diversity rules suggests directors still aren’t comfortable with transparency.

While it’s natural to fixate on inflation and a war, experts say leaders can’t drop the ball on key issues. A special report on the most critical leadership topics and challenges.

Following two years of society overburdening women, experts say companies need to honor and support women employees.

Dreading the commute again? Experts suggest these strategies to make it less awful—and even useful.

Despite good intentions, some firms still struggle to find the right events that improve allyship.

Talent wars and inflation have already sent some firms’ budgets off-kilter. But trimming back could create a series of a financial booby traps.

More than a dozen states are contesting a new rule about disclosing race and gender on boards. Will 2022 be the year DE&I assumptions are increasingly challenged?

Immerse yourself in the creativity, power grabs and management-gone-wrong of buzzworthy shows.

Is the market really slowing down, and can the job gains of underrepresented groups be sustained in 2022?

With the waiting game on, our experts weigh in on the latest COVID variant.

“Right to disconnect” laws that ban firms from off-hour contacts are gaining steam in the EU. But would they work elsewhere?

They might not be asking people about selling stock, but more leaders are opening lines of communication with customers.

Firms specializing in digital finance are racing to get big. Are they siphoning off candidates who normally would go to Wall Street or Silicon Valley?

Senior Client Partner Andrés Tapia talks about why DE&I is not only the right thing to do but also the smart thing to do for your organization.

Some companies boast 90% rates—but some competitors have half that. Does the carrot or stick work?

With no signs of this year’s mass exit abating, some firms are turning to unconventional tactics to improve retention. .

Statistics show consumers have accepted living with even alarming rates of COVID. How should business leaders respond?

As organizations continue to debate vaccine mandates for employees, job candidates are listing their vaccination status on resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

After several pandemic waves and now the delta variant, experts worry that employees won’t believe leadership pronouncements.

The delta variant is making the decision to fly to a client that much tougher.

A new survey shows Black men are far less eager to return to the workplace full-time than their White counterparts. Why employees of color still lack a “sense of belonging” in most offices.

Deciding whether to require employee vaccinations is fast becoming one of the biggest decisions leaders may face this year.

Corporate dollar commitments are one thing, but here’s how individual employees can help make a difference right now.

New data suggests the diversity push is at a critical juncture, with a huge spike in Black director appointments last year but signs of momentum waning.

Going back to the workplace after so many months away is going to feel really strange, says Korn Ferry’s Andrés Tapia.

The trial over George Floyd's killing has ended, but experts say it isn’t the time to stop diversity and inclusion efforts.

CEOs are being pushed to weigh in on yet more areas in American politics that had once seemed untouchable.

The recent crimes against Asian Americans may be out of a leader’s control. Making them feel valued and respected at work is not.

The burger chain is tying a significant portion of executive pay to adding more people of color to the leadership ranks. Experts say targets and timetables can be tricky, though.

Even as the pandemic roars across the globe, experts say there are reasons to be optimistic about health, jobs, and more. How to power yourself and others through this recent surge.

The pandemic and protests of 2020 shined a spotlight on businesses owned by people of color—and how ineffective most supplier diversity programs have been in building them up.

The results are in. Our top experts weigh in on what corporate chiefs should do.

This week's vote may be only the beginning of a long period of uncertainty for corporate chiefs and employees.

Global diversity and inclusion strategist Andrés Tapia outlines how to put more effort into helping other underrepresented groups without taking away from the momentum to help Black talent.

As the coronavirus threatens to attack our lungs, it has made us think in new ways of what it means for each and every one of us to be able to breathe and live free.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, CEOs and other company leaders must listen to and work with grassroots groups, which are growing in influence and power, says Korn Ferry’s Andrés Tapia.

CEOs—and no one else—are ultimately the ones who can ensure that companies become more diverse and inclusive, says Korn Ferry’s Andrés Tapia.

Korn Ferry’s Andrés Tapia says the pandemic, as horrible as it has been, may be creating conditions that make people care more about racism.

Adopting an entirely new life approach may be the best way leaders can make the changes that need to be made, says Korn Ferry’s Andrés Tapia.

Can tying executive compensation to recruiting more Black talent make a difference?

White CEOs are saying the right things now but taking some key bold actions may make this moment stick, says Korn Ferry diversity and inclusion strategist Andrés Tapia.

Experts say CEOs and board directors have considerable power to make positive change.

Corporate leaders looking to reach out to workers over this week’s rising protests may struggle with “virtual empathy.”

In the midst of a global pandemic, boards need new directors who can jump in to help quickly. But can that happen in a virtual world?

A one-size-fits-all mentality permeates many organizations when it comes to hiring, leadership identification, and leadership development.

In an ironic twist, smart firms are finding ways to make executive onboarding more personal without any face-to-face meetings.

In today’s outbreak crisis, employees working remotely may find their home lives thrust upon colleagues. How attuned managers can help with new sensitivities.

Logitech’s new adaptive kit makes gaming more accessible to people with disabilities. But what are other companies doing for this group?

Identity is becoming more fluid, with people pointing to a mix of genes and experience to claim who they are. And that poses great challenges for corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives.

With people living longer and healthier, firms are struggling with how to assess a once dismissed demographic.

More companies are trying to embrace better diversity and inclusion but keep tripping up. Lessons learned from the field.

Borrowing from the NFL's playbook, the investment bank firm will mandate interviewing diverse talent for open jobs. Why it’s just one step.

A disturbing number of high-potential African Americans are leaving the corporate world. Can companies get them back?