August 29, 2025
Are leaders as clueless about their direct reports as their direct reports think they are? Why the end of summer is causing some calendar chaos. Plus, our experts have some career advice for Gen Zers. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.
A new study finds three-quarters of frontline workers don’t think senior leaders understand their day-to-day realities. Why a perceived “cluelessness” can be so damaging.
Buying High: Stock Buybacks Soar
Firms are nearing a new record in stock buybacks this year. Why now, when stock prices are so high?
As summer ends, managers are confronted with a major problem: employees not telling them that they’re going on vacation.
Unemployment is high for this group, and AI is looming. But it’s never too early to chart a career path.
Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison explains the lessons leaders can learn from what happens after a great achievement.
Board Focus: A Wake-Up Call on Executive Pay?
A shift in how a major proxy advisor evaluates top-tier pay may spur more scrutiny from activist investors. How should boards respond?
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