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The Org Chart Goes Trapezoidal
As AI agents gain power, firms are tying themselves into knots over where to seat them—and their managers—in the hierarchy.
Up, Up, and Away
Mirroring what’s happening across the consumer sector, several airline CEOs have made clear they likely won’t lower fares even if oil prices and inflation come down.
Who Gets the Time AI Saves?
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues that the answer to the question reflects what a leader considers “time well spent.”
November 10, 2026
What team members—and leaders—can do to fix a team that’s not on track.
In a key move, the Prime Minister says he will be pushing pay-transparency legislation that has created difficulties in the EU. Will Britain handle it more smoothly?
While shedding factory-line positions, manufacturers have added over 300,000 white-collar roles. How AI is behind all this.
With roughly half of all executives and employees ignoring best practices, experts worry that a catastrophe may occur.
Losing employee trust is something leaders worry about but rarely put on par with other risks. That could change.
Men now account for 40% or more of paid family-leave claims, but do so in a sporadic way that challenges firms.
June 30, 2025
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.
All the uncertainties are forcing leaders to make decisions with uncomfortable tradeoffs. How should they respond?
June 11, 2025
Companies have failed to set industry norms around summer hours and days off, leading to some chaos in the chase for clients, colleagues.
June 9, 2025
Managers and colleagues are unsure if they should reveal how much—or how little—they use AI for work. Why either option is risky.
