This Week in Leadership (June 2 - June 8)

Why are many leaders hesitating these days? Why are so many college-educated GenZers looking at blue-collar careers? Plus, why awkwardness training is being taught at organizations. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Tariffs: The Great Hesitation, the Long Nights

The uncertainty around tariffs is still keeping many firms from making key investments or strategic moves. It’s also stretching already tired leadership teams.

Is Gen Z Bypassing the Corporate World?

More than four in 10 Gen Zers are shunning desk jobs in favor of skilled trade work, a trend that may shrink the pool of future corporate managers.

And Now, Awkwardness Training

From “get to know you” lunches to training on interacting, companies are taking some serious steps to get the generations to talk to each other. Is it working?

5 Ways for Grads to Gain Skills This Summer Without a Job

New college graduates are struggling to find work amid hiring freezes and layoffs. How can they make themselves more attractive when the market turns?

Onboarding with Experience

Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues why, in this era of so many disruptions, getting new employees acclimated well is even more critical.