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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.
May 27, 2025
After decades of favoring younger employees, the tech industry’s hiring is suddenly centering around older workers.
Some companies now have managers handling at least 20 direct reports. As firms seek to flatten their org charts, are they overburdening bosses?
News alerts and industry-critical distractions are mounting. How to know what to pay attention to—and what to ignore.
May 26, 2025
Nearly half of respondents in a new Korn Ferry poll think Mondays are too early in the week for meetings. Why managers firmly disagree.
May 21, 2025
In this new job and trade market, getting networking right has become a lot harder. We talk to an expert with 3 million LinkedIn followers.
May 20, 2025
In stressful times like the present, business leaders tend to lean on clichés and platitudes aimed at comforting employees. But workers often see different meanings.
A new study finds managers think employees who set boundaries outside of the office are less committed and less promotable. What that means for work-life balance and career advancement.
Even in a slow M&A year, boards are reviewing deals that can spur growth.
May 19, 2025
Best-selling author Daniel Goleman argues that, in the rush to develop AI-related skills, organizations shouldn’t overlook training people to be innovative.
May 14, 2025
Feeling stuck or stymied? Here are actions to take to move over, out, and up.
May 13, 2025
Some Silicon Valley firms have turned to a controversial performance-review system that rewards and removes workers based on rankings. Will other firms follow?
A new Korn Ferry survey finds that zero percent of healthcare executives believe their health systems are on the cutting edge of innovation. What’s holding them back?
