This Week in Leadership (July 7 - July 13)

Why some UK HR departments are wary of a pickup in corporate mergers. Why companies are shrinking product sizes... again. Plus, what to do if colleagues or clients keep bringing up politics at work. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

A Merger Boom, An HR Headache

More than half of UK firms say they expect merger activity to pick up soon. But will HR departments be ready?

A Bonus for AI Fluency

A new heyday for pay emerges as firms pay double for field experts who are also pros at AI. How high will the bidding go?

The Incredible Shrinking Product Package

A third of packages have grown smaller since the pandemic, and another downshift is underway. Why this can be a risky move.

It’s 8 PM, and Yes, You Are Working

New data shows a spike in work meetings after 8 PM. Does the trend reflect a “crisis mode” at firms today?

Briefings Podcast: Can We Please Not Talk Politics?

What happens when colleagues—or clients—keep bringing it up? Two experts discuss.