This Week in Leadership (Mar 23 - Mar 29)

If AI is increasing productivity, then why are we all working the same number of hours? Plus: questions to ask your new boss.

March 27, 2026

Who benefits from the productivity AI is producing? Who is still demanding that employees return to the office full-time? Plus, questions to ask your new boss. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

The Productivity Paradox

AI is cutting some workers’ duties in half. But why are they still logging the same number of hours?

No New Office, No RTO?

With office-building construction dropping by a third in three years, some companies may not be able to get stricter about RTO.

6 Rounds, No Offer

The average time from job posting to hire has jumped 65% in three years. Should firms just tell candidates why?

5 Questions to Ask a New Boss

With firms cutting back on managers, more workers are reporting to new people. How to get off on the right foot.

When Reality Meets Hope

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison highlights what it takes for leaders to stay grounded—and effective—amidst all the uncertainty.