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The AI Apocalypse: Can Firms Still Push On?
Amid new doomsday concerns about AI, firms must weigh employee fears against critical business needs.
Board Roles: Only CEOs Need Apply
The highest percentage of CEOs in a decade were appointed to public boards this year. Are they the best for the job, and are there enough of them?
Here's a Shock: Turnover Isn't Low
Even in a tough job market, a surprising two-thirds of firms have exit numbers above 10%. Has corporate loyalty become a “losing battle?”
September 23, 2026
The idea of a robot-relations function to help manage interactions between humans and AI agents in the workplace is gaining traction. Will it really happen?
Being someone to rely on is becoming more critical, even in the AI era.
September 22, 2026
Five new sports are launching at the LA28 Games, including flag football. How introducing a new Olympic sport is like building a startup.
September 21, 2026
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues how the latest set of AI questions is the latest example of an organizational problem leaders constantly face.
September 16, 2026
Facing mounting liabilities, major insurance firms are rethinking how they cover AI-related mistakes. How that could upend firms’ use of the tech.
March 2, 2022
Hoping to blunt attrition, more firms are using cash instead of equity as the big talent lure. Is it working?
March 1, 2022
Marketers across a variety of industries must adjust to a spate of Big Tech changes to shield consumers’ personal information.
Best-selling author Daniel Goleman explains why organizations are walking a fine line between being authentic and “purpose-washing.”
Nearly 75% of professionals tell Korn Ferry that a return to the office will be negative for their mental health. With the pandemic fading, leaders have their work cut out for them.
Get answers to these five questions before asking for your old job back, suggests Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison.
February 25, 2022
Even in this strong labor market, leaving a job is a tough call. Some of the issues to consider.
How the conflict in Eastern Europe impacts organizations everywhere. Plus, why return-to-office plans are falling short.
February 23, 2022
Everything from movie theaters to hotels are filling up. Why office return plans are still falling short on the ‘return’ part.
A new variant is spreading, but leaders and workers alike appear too exhausted to face another health crisis. How to handle an issue no one wants to hear about.
February 18, 2022
With remote work so prevalent, 65% of people say they work more now than they did pre-pandemic. Some ways to set time away.
More people are quitting their jobs without next steps lined up. Experts suggest these strategies to recalibrate your career.
The surprising areas of inflation hitting corporate budgets. Plus, the Great Resignation's culture conundrum.