This Week in Leadership (Nov 3 - Nov 9)

Will return-to-office-rules become less strict around the holidays? Plus, skills to help "AI-proof" your career.

November 07, 2025

Will firms become more lenient about their return-to-office mandates during the holiday season? What's "quiet cracking," and why is it harmful to workers and companies alike? Plus, what talents can help "AI-proof" your career? Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Will RTO Take a Holiday?

Three-quarters of employees are under in-office requirements now. Will those get enforced the rest of the year?

The New Way to Get Hired: Be Smart

Drive and attitude used to matter, but experts say today's job hunters should show off special smarts that AI can't provide. 

When Burnout Wears a Smile

Many employees might be silently breaking down while grinding away. Why “quiet cracking” can hurt workers and firms alike. 

5 Talents to Help ‘AI-Proof’ Your Career

Fear about losing jobs to AI is rampant. Our experts say these talents can help make you more valuable in the AI era.

The Fine Art of Finding Our Strengths

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison argues that great leaders not only put people in the right role but also shape roles to fit people.

A New CEO Incentive: Find Your Own Replacement

With CEO tenure dwindling and the difficulty of finding replacements rising, can boards look to the current chiefs for help?