Essentials: Getting Ahead, or At Least Not Falling Behind

Promotions are down. The job market is a slog. What’s an ambitious person eager to challenge themselves (and make a big impact at work) to do?

In this Essentials, Korn Ferry distills some of the best career insights our experts shared in 2025.

Assigned More Work? How to Handle the Bigger Load

Up and down the corporate ladder, employees are being asked to take on more responsibilities. Here are some tips to know beforehand.

5 Tips for Picking the Right Training Course

Skills-training and certificate programs are expected to balloon into a $3 billion business by decade’s end. Deciding which courses to take is a challenge.

I Know I’m Great, Thank You

The subtle art of accepting a compliment at work can be treacherous. Here’s how to handle it. (And you’re welcome!)

Turning Tough Feedback into Action: 4 Ways

With managers under increasing pressure to boost productivity, employees are facing tougher performance reviews.

5 Ways to Land a New Role at Your Company

Many people who resolved to find a new job at the beginning of the year are still searching. But there’s one place they may have overlooked: their own companies.

Click out all the stories in The 2025 Essentials.