This Week in Leadership (June 30 - July 6)

Why there's been a surge in companies hiring former employees. How executives are leaning on managers to make their direct reports perform better. Plus, the best business books to read this summer. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

The Most In-Demand Job Candidate: The Boomerang

A remarkable 35% of new hires in March were returning former employees. Why are firms—and job seekers—looking to the past?

Executives to Managers: Get More Out of Your People

Nearly two-thirds of managers in the US and Europe are being asked to take a tougher stance on worker performance. Why the productivity push keeps growing.

The ‘No-Buy July’ Threat to Retailers

An organized movement not to spend a discretionary dime in July has retailers worried. How can firms walk these kinds of tightropes?

5 Must-Read Business Books for the Summer

Our consultants are pushing actionable reads on pressing business topics.

Trust Isn’t a Skill, It’s a Survival Strategy

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why leaders must be especially attentive to how they are building—or breaking—trust.

Briefings Podcast: The Genius of Gen Z

Three in four managers may have issues with Gen Z, but what if they’ve got it all wrong? Two experts discuss how Gen Z is transforming the workplace.