By Topic
By Role
Korn Ferry Institute
Thought leadership, research and data to unlock your organization’s potential.
This Week in Leadership
Recent articles reported by our team on important business-news developments.
Briefings Magazine
Our national magazine featuring long and short form features. Plus, a regular podcast diving into leadership issues.
Briefings for the Boardroom
Our look at pressing problems and solutions for board directors.
Perspectives
Engaging articles centered on business issues our clients have tackled.
Special Edition
Weekly leadership messages from our CEO Gary Burnison, capturing the mood and the moment with storytelling and insights.
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.
November 11, 2024
Best-selling author Dan Goleman highlights how happier workers, not wealthier ones, are often the most engaged and committed.
November 7, 2024
Only half of board directors are evaluated individually, according to a new Korn Ferry report. Why that might be hindering board effectiveness.
November 6, 2024
With the job market slowing, job seekers may need to take some key steps to boost their personal brands online.
AI will soon force major culture shifts, especially around decision-making. Can leaders handle this?
November 5, 2024
With nearly a third of layoffs targeting middle managers, more teams are operating without bosses. How much is this hurting productivity?
A new survey finds that nearly five million more cybersecurity jobs are needed to meet the current threat level, creating opportunities for tech and non-tech talent alike.
November 4, 2024
Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains how a company’s onboarding process can go a long way to creating meaningful connections for newcomers.
October 30, 2024
Forty-four percent of employees plan to take a new job in the next 12 months. How much of a blow could this be for firms trying to adjust to AI?
US election uncertainty has been the reason many leaders have punted on big decisions. So now what?
Facing increases of 7% to 10%, companies are looking for ways to share costs. Can employees handle higher premiums?
October 23, 2024
New tech has made applying for a job easier—but much harder to land it. Our experts share tips on how to make the most of your job search.
October 22, 2024
One in five workers don’t follow their company’s return-to-office policy, whatever it is, according to a new survey. How smart leaders are responding.
