Catch up with Korn Ferry's end-of-year review of the biggest questions leaders faced in 2025.

What’s an ambitious person eager to challenge themselves (and make a big impact at work) to do?

Leaders up and down the corporate ladder were pushed to do more with less, and faced consequences if they didn't

Why neither candidates nor organizations are particularly happy with this job market.

It's potential could be limitless, but right now so is the anxiety it's causing employees and executives.

No one is quitting, and that’s a big problem for both candidates and organizations.

With AI not producing all of the results firms expected, some are paying employees to use it more—and hopefully, fear it less.

AI caught all the attention for creating disruptions, but M&A activity had a near-record year that caused mayhem for firms and employees. Will it continue in 2026?

Leaders had their fill of volatility and uncertainty in 2025. Can the C-suite find ways to restore stability in its operations and workforce in the coming year?

Take a breath or even decide to not decide. How most anyone on the corporate ladder can make better choices.

Leaders have been asked to do something profoundly difficult, says best-selling author Dan Goleman.

AI agents. Tariffs. Job hugging. Do we need to go on? The business landscape in 2025 was defined by seismic shifts we won’t soon forget.

Never mind the tech’s lack of quick financial returns; nearly seven in ten CEOs plan to increase AI spending next year. Do they have a choice?

The number of CEOs quitting FTSE 100 companies dropped to its lowest level in four years.

What can you do to make meaningful progress next year? Our experts weigh in.

Saunas are the new hangout for many successful young executives squeezing in some networking.

Best-selling author Dan Goleman highlights why bosses without strong emotional intelligence skills should fear this disruptive technology.

Fifteen percent of the population does their best work in the wee hours. Can the corporate world find a way to adjust to their schedule?

With a dwindling pipeline of CEOs in general, the search for qualified CEOs is significantly more difficult for private equity-backed companies.

Mention of an “AI bubble” on third-quarter earnings calls shot up dramatically from just the prior quarter. What’s behind the sober outlook?

The retail industry is closely watching the test rollout of half-hour product delivery. Could this be another blow to brick-and-mortar stores?

Boredom is starting to rival burnout in terms of its financial cost to firms and employee mental health. Is AI playing a part?

Ninety percent of healthcare executives predict a shift from reactive to proactive care delivery. What’s held it up?

In a season of economic stressors, experts advise erring on the modest side with workplace gifts. Here are five strategies.