This Week in Leadership (Feb 3 - Feb 9)

Are professionals really putting in only a half-day's worth of work? Plus, don't give up on your 2025 goals just yet.

February 07, 2025

Why "boomerang" workers are in high demand, and why firms might not be doing enough to actually support them. Why some leaders are happy that professionals only "work" five hours a day. Plus, how to still hit your 2025 goals even if they seem no more reachable than they did at the beginning of the year. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Tariff Tango: Are Supply Chains Ready?

Despite these tumultuous times, supply-chain experts say preparations from the past may pay off. 

Boomerangs—Wanted, Perhaps Too Much

Fifteen percent of workers are now boomerangs, who are valued for their experience but may feel "chronically undersupported."

A Half Day of Focus

A new survey finds people spend almost five hours a day engaged in productive work. What dominates the rest of the time? 

6 Ways to Still Hit 2025 Goals

By now, many employees and managers are already giving up on their New Year’s resolutions. How to be realistic about what is doable.

Natural Disasters: A New Call for Purpose

Recent disasters may put into focus what leaders can do to mitigate future ones, says best-selling author Dan Goleman.