This Week in Leadership (Dec 8 - Dec 14)

Why "boreout" is the latest management challenge. Plus, should you give holiday gifts to colleagues this year?

December 12, 2025

What is "boreout," and why is it poised to become the latest management challenge? What should leaders do about the much-discussed AI bubble? Plus, what, if any, holiday gifts should you give to colleagues this year? Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

A 740 Percent Increase in What?

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

Not Burnout but ‘Boreout’

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

Gifts for the Workplace: Tread Carefully

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

The 30-Minute Economy

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

Our Gift We Leave Behind

Why Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison believes a legacy is an interest-earning investment.