This Week in Leadership (Feb 9 - Feb 15)

Why there might be raises for fewer workers this year. Who made Korn Ferry's latest list of World's Most Admired Companies? Plus, how to hit the reset button on any 2026 goals you might have already fallen behind on. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

A Closer Look at ‘Peanut Butter’ Raises   

With hiring so tight, more firms may pull back on spreading raises across the board this year. 

The Hard Choices Behind the World’s Most Admired Companies

This year’s World’s Most Admired Companies report finds that the best firms are going big by going long term—in investment and people. They also want workers in the office.

Meetings, Back By Unpopular Demand

The volume of meetings has doubled in the past two years, a new study shows, undoing a decade of progress.

Resetting 2026 Goals

Four in ten people have already given up on their goals for this year. How to reset.

Being ‘Thoughtful’ to Your AI Colleague

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains what emotional intelligence skills humans need in order to hone work most effectively with the latest technology. 

Briefings Podcast: Stop the Fake Compliments

Are managers praising even poor performance just to avoid conflict? How an under-the-radar tactic can damage both careers and business.