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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.
August 11, 2023
Leaders walk a fine line when trying to give employees an extra few days off in the waning summer weeks.
August 10, 2023
Companies offering flexible work schedules are hiring talent at twice the rate of those that don’t. Is the big push for RTO slowing—and for how long?
August 9, 2023
Retailers have looked to toymakers and hoteliers for new CEOs lately. Why they might not be the only industry soon looking for outsiders.
There’s been slew of high-profile departures of chief diversity officers lately. Is there something new stymieing DEI efforts?
August 8, 2023
As heatwaves roil everywhere, over half of US workers want to wear shorts on the job.
Experts explain how mastering multiple emotional intelligence skills can bolster careers.
August 4, 2023
What to do about rising employee turnover rates. Plus, the essential summer reading and watching list for UK leaders.
August 2, 2023
Our UK Korn Ferry experts offer some diverse material to peruse—and take lessons from—during the hot days off.
In the latest sign that RTO is experiencing some bumps, a remarkable 45% of firms are offering classes geared at proper business behavior.
Job candidates now have to get past more sophisticated AI screening tools. What is it looking for?
Tuesday is now the biggest day for returning to the office. But Thursday is lagging. A look at where the days of the traditional work week stand—and why.
August 1, 2023
The UK attrition rate is expected to jump to 36% this year, creating new disruptions and costs. How can firms steady the ship?
