This Week in Leadership (Jan 26 - Feb 1)

Why are more workers and employers breaking up with one another after only three months? What, exactly, is considered "cheating" when it comes to using AI at work? Plus, is there a way to turn the turbulance of 2026 into a career advantage?  Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

The 90-Day Breakup

Despite a brutal job market, 15% of new hires are leaving their jobs after less than three months. What are firms getting wrong?

Board Directors: Headed for the Exits? 

Almost four times as many directors quit in 2025 as in 2024. Can boards fill the openings in time?

The Vague Definition of ‘AI Cheating’
Whether it’s applying for work or working with clients, how much employees should rely on—and disclose—AI use is becoming murky. “It’s a real challenge.”

5 Ways Uncertainty Can Boost Careers

Despite the disruptions, employees can excel in times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Someone Who Knows Somebody Who Knows You 
Some key thoughts about effective networking, from Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison.