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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 22, 2024
Best-selling author Dan Goleman says many leaders aren’t particularly good at connecting with their employees. Their firms' own marketers just might be able to help.
July 17, 2024
Even though matching competing offers is a regular part of business, only 45% of firms have a formal process to do so, a new Korn Ferry survey says. And that’s only one issue.
More than half of full-time employees are now juggling hybrid schedules with teammates and managers, adding complexity to schedules and processes.
July 16, 2024
Firms are pulling back on entry-level jobs and other roles for young workers. Will that create a long-term crisis?
A third of workers say they’re currently dealing with a toxic leader. But is quitting the right answer? Two experts discuss this perennial issue.
July 12, 2024
Why do a majority of UK managers get no training? Plus, how to network at conferences more effectively.
July 10, 2024
A new Korn Ferry survey shows that individual contributors are far less engaged than senior-level bosses.
Two-thirds of British managers receive no training before assuming their leadership role, a new study shows. One-third keep asking for it.
In-person conference attendance is expected to grow by 10% to 20% this year. How to maximize these great opportunities to expand your network.
July 9, 2024
Employees are turning one-day holidays into weeklong vacations, forcing firms to redefine yearly calendars.
More employees are quietly outsourcing all or parts of their jobs to other workers. Why leaders should be concerned.
Workforce turnover has dropped by a third, leaving employees trapped in roles they may not like. What’s a good leader to do?
