This Week in Leadership (Oct 27 - Nov 2)

Why some leaders are pushing employees to work 72 hours a week or more. Plus, how to bounce back from a big mistake at work. 

October 31, 2025

Why some leaders are pushing employees to work 72 hours a week or more. Why corporate profits are soaring but hiring is not. Plus, how to bounce back from a big mistake at work. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Your New Work Hours: Noon to Midnight

As they make their AI push, tech industry leaders are demanding incredibly long work hours. Will the push spread to other sectors now facing their own disruptions?

Corporate Profits Are Growing. Will Hiring?

S&P 500 firms are on track to post their best quarterly results since 2021. Will it translate into more hiring? 

Co-CEOs: Are Two Heads Better Than One?

The recent trend of companies picking co-CEOs could point to a larger talent problem at the top of the C-suite.

5 Ways to Bounce Back from a Big Work Mistake

Almost half of workers will have at least one career blowup. How best to recover.

Why Adapting at Work Is a Challenge

Best-selling author Dan Goleman says adaptability involves a lot more than just being flexible.