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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.
July 1, 2025
Nearly two-thirds of managers in the US and Europe are being asked to take a tougher stance on worker performance. Why the productivity push keeps growing.
Our consultants are pushing actionable reads on pressing business topics.
June 30, 2025
What happens when colleagues—or clients—keep bringing it up? Two experts discuss.
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why leaders must be especially attentive to how they are building—or breaking—trust.
June 24, 2025
Job applications on LinkedIn have surged 45 percent in a year, overwhelming firms while frustrating candidates. What is the solution?
While companies are focused on AI, more prosaic failures continue to cost them trillions.
June 23, 2025
Poor chemistry, going off script, or bad vibes can derail an interview. Our experts share their advice for creating a better atmosphere.
The Iran conflict has increased geopolitical risk for firms. Why leaders, according to a new Korn Ferry survey, say this type of risk is the hardest to manage.
June 17, 2025
Today’s top jobs are going to the same small group of candidates. What do they have that the others don't?
Leaders have a new strategy for training, and it’s old-school.
Up and down the corporate ladder, employees are being asked to take on more responsibilities. Here are some tips to know beforehand.
June 16, 2025
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues that getting the best out of the world’s next generation of workers will require a different approach.
