This Week in Leadership (July 14 - July 20)

How did late-evening meetings become a norm? Will AI spike unemployment to 20%? Plus, how to not sound cringeworthy while looking for a job. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

It’s 8 PM, and Yes, You Are Working

New data shows a spike in work meetings after 8 PM. Does the trend reflect a “crisis mode” at firms today?

The AI Apocalypse: Where Does It Stand?

Workers remain nervous about losing jobs, but many firms continue to say humans will partner with AI. 

5 Cringeworthy Ways Job Candidates Appear Outdated 

Even the most qualified candidates can blow a job interview with an obsolete reference or old-school webcam. Here’s what not to do. 

The Great Tradedown

Sixty-one percent of consumers say that they are already trading down from name brands, and firms are hurrying to stanch the bleeding.

Having an AI Moment

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison says even if leaders can’t wait for all the information around artificial intelligence, they can pause to gain some perspective.