Korn Ferry Institute

Who wants to be CEO?

It’s not just skill and experience that matter when it comes to choosing a CEO. The best choice also has the right drivers.

When is high IQ a liability for an executive?

New research shows how self-awareness determines whether high IQ improves or hinders leadership.

What Is Your Purpose?

How having a sense of purpose, regardless of what it is, impacts your health and well-being.

Trusted Counsel

A new breed of best-in-class corporate affairs officer is evolving, with a sweeping scope of responsibilities and a crucial role as trusted advisor to the CEO.

The leadership lift

Alumni find such value in Korn Ferry’s leadership institutes that half sponsor colleagues to participate.

The Case for Motivation: What's sapping it, what will bring it back

Tech disruptions and outdated corporate structures are sapping people’s drive to work at a distressing, if not record, level. Motivation, Innovation, Workplace stress, Leadership, Purpose, Performance, Organizational change

Disrupting the Talent Management Game

A new Korn Ferry report says that finding the best employees may involve remodeling how companies approach talent and human resources.

Styles and Climate in a Time of Crisis

Leadership styles and organizational climate scores do not appear impacted by the upheaval throughout 2020.

The ROI of Hiring Stronger Performers

A new Korn Ferry study shows how to improve chances of making the right decision, which can pay quick and huge dividends.

The C-Suite's Needs

As the world forges ahead amid the pandemic, Korn Ferry’s annual pulse survey reveals what’s pressing for each member of the C-suite.

In Asia, a Surprising Acceptance of Failure

In search of the next fintech innovation, executives say they need an unusual number of risk-takers with past failures.

Identifying Future Leaders

Korn Ferry’s new report highlights the markers of high leadership potential.

Job performance goes up 35%

Bosses report an average 35% jump in on-the-job performance by those who complete a customized Korn Ferry leadership development program.

KF360 in the Time of Crisis

A new Korn Ferry report investigates whether the coronavirus outbreak had an impact on multi-rater assessments. The short answer: no.

Virtual vs. In-Person? Assessments Are Neutral

Social distancing drives a greater need for virtual work, including in the area of assessments. In a new report, the Korn Ferry Institute highlights the robustness of executing leadership simulations virtually.

Leadership Drives Success

Korn Ferry’s partnership with the Drucker Institute shows how leadership qualities drive long-term organizational effectiveness.

Emotional Intelligence as a Key Lever for Crisis Leadership

Korn Ferry research shows what leaders do to get the best results during challenging times

Learning Agility' in the Age of Unrest

A new Korn Ferry report explores the critical need for learning agile leadership in an increasingly complex, uncertain world.

Lessons for the Second Wave

A new Korn Ferry reports looks at the critical indicators and levers that can help—or hinder—countries managing through crisis

The limits of empathy for an executive

A study of 2,000 C-level executives finds that understanding people is a valuable skill, but accommodating them is not.

Exploring a 'New Frontier'

A new Korn Ferry report takes a look at the future of neuroscience innovation in assessment.

O que esperar a respeito de remuneraç?o e benefícios?

How have things shifted, and what does an optimized future look like?

?Qué viene en materia de Compensación Total y Beneficios?

Descubre cómo el COVID-19 ha afectado las compensaciones y beneficios y qué planean hacer las organizaciones.

Diversity & inclusion program doubles representation of women of color

A consumer goods company significantly moved the needle on executive diversity through a targeted program for women of color. Women in leadership.

Engaging on purpose

Leaders with a clear purpose often ascend to more challenging roles and boast an average tenure of 18 years.

Leading in a Crisis

A new Korn Ferry report showcases the leadership qualities most critical to success during challenging times.

Predictive Power

A new Korn Ferry report shows leadership assessments do more than preview a candidate’s success in a new role, they can also predict job performance—one year later.

Putting Value in 'Values Differences'

A new Korn Ferry report finds that both managers and employees rate valuing differences as less important than other leadership competencies.

Fit matters

Leaders who closely fit with traits and drivers in Korn Ferry four-dimensional executive assessment are up to 13 times more likely to be highly engaged in their jobs.

Human Potential. Activated.

Introducing the Korn Ferry ACI Model

How Employee Energy Can Boost Stock Prices

Companies high in discretionary energy earn more for their stockholders, according to a new Korn Ferry study.

Leadership in the Face of Threat

A new Korn Ferry report investigates the impact of Brexit on leadership in the UK.

Unleashing Employee Discretionary Energy

Getting employees to want to go above and beyond what is expected of them can have a big impact on an organization's returns.

What’s next for total rewards and benefits?

How have things shifted, and what does an optimized future look like?

CSCO Pulse Survey 2020

Korn Ferry’s annual Executive Pulse Survey studied executives from across the globe, including Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs).

CMO Pulse Survey 2020

Korn Ferry surveyed 111 Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs). We looked at the talent shortages they are facing, why their tenure tends to be short, and how the pandemic is increasing the focus on customers more than ever.

CTO Pulse Survey 2020

Korn Ferry surveyed 220 Technology Officers from around the globe. We explored their relationship with the CEO, how IT is viewed within their organization, and their desire for more collaboration.

CHRO Pulse Survey 2020

Korn Ferry surveyed 230 Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs). We explored how they’re at the heart of today’s challenging work environment and how the pandemic is impacting their function.

Charged up

Discretionary Energy is crucial for organizations to achieve superior performance. But how to fire it up? New Korn Ferry research offers a model.

CFO Pulse Survey 2020

Korn Ferry surveyed 276 Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) from around the globe. They shared views on their relationship to their CEO, the importance of collaborating with their C-suite peers and understanding the evolving role of the CFO in the time of coronavirus.

Finding a New CEO with Great Potential

Putting CEO candidates through a rigorous assessment can have significant benefits for organizations.

Improving CEO Staying Power

Boards using Korn Ferry assessments pick CEOs who impact companies 15 months longer than average.

How to Avoid Choosing a Short-Tenure CEO

Ensuring the right mix of a CEO’s competencies can result in longer tenures and play a key role in how organizations are led.

Predicting a CEO's Performance

CEO Pulse Survey 2020

Korn Ferry surveyed 773 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from around the globe. We explored the evolving demands of the CEO role, transparency and authenticity in the way they lead, and how they are navigating through the thick fog of the global health crisis.

CEO Insights: See everything clearly

Functional leaders are just as likely as general managers to exhibit the kind of broad, ‘enterprise perspective’ needed of CEOs.

CEO Insights: Ready to drive execution

General managers hold the edge as potential CEOs over execs with functional experience on attributes tied to superior execution.

CEO Insights: female entrepreneurial talent

Organizations may want to tap female entrepreneur talent because they show strengths most sought after in 21st century leaders. Women in leadership.

CCAO Pulse Survey 2020

Korn Ferry’s annual Executive Pulse Survey studied C-Suite executives from across the globe, including a select group of Chief Corporate Affairs Officers (CCAOs).

Building Inclusive Organizations

The desire to diversify organizations has never been higher. How it can be done effectively and sustainably.

Australia Women CEOs Speak: More Work to be Done

The Land Down Under may need to devote more resources to get more women into the leadership pipeline; a Korn Ferry report.

Fast rising talent

New Korn Ferry research finds that managers with the highest learning agility scores were promoted twice as often over 10 years.

An eye for talent

New research reveals that putting candidates through leadership simulations adds tremendous accuracy and insight to Korn Ferry assessments.

A Better Return on Self-Awareness

A high level of self-awareness is long acknowledged as contributing to career success and effective leadership.

Leadership that Drives Profits: Smart Growth

What keeps companies competitive in an era of economic volatility?

What's Smarter than IQ? Learning Agility

Learning agility is the willingness and ability to learn from experience and then apply those lessons to succeed in new situations.

This Week in Leadership

The Year of 'They'

With the pronoun named the word of 2019, Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr discusses gender’s changing role in the workplace and life.

This Week in Leadership

Rich Lists: An Unfair Footnote for Women?

More women than men are tagged “& family” on wealth lists, says Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr.

This Week in Leadership

Glass-Cliff Roles: Go for It

So-called "glass cliff" jobs carry big risks, but Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr sees important opportunities for women and minorities who take them.

This Week in Leadership

Taking Care of Children...and the Economy

Japan and the United States both lack an affordable daycare system that keeps women in the workforce. Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr asks: Is that hurting these countries’ economic growth?

This Week in Leadership

Beyond the Degree

Firms should focus more on a job candidate’s learning agility than the school the candidate attended, writes Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr.

This Week in Leadership

Leadership Gone (Way) Wrong

Eight in ten corporate leaders are getting failing marks from their own colleagues, an extensive new Korn Ferry study finds. Is a new breed of ‘self-disruptive’ CEOs the answer?

This Week in Leadership

A #MeToo Backlash That Shouldn't Be Ignored

More men are expressing a reluctance to mentor women in the workplace, a trend that Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr says could become a large setback for gender diversity.

This Week in Leadership

Special Report: Spurring Motivation, Not Stress

A new Korn Ferry report finds worker stress levels rising 20% worldwide. How reducing it can unleash innovations.

This Week in Leadership

Purchase Power: Women as B2B Buyers

Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr says many companies fail to see that women are major B2B buyers.

This Week in Leadership

‘My Dad Gave Me No Excuses’

As Father's Day approaches, Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr offers a rare glimpse into the role fathers played in boosting today’s female CEOs.

This Week in Leadership

The Real Reason Women Are Succeeding

Let’s stop thinking successful women leaders were given an extra boost, says Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr. Studies show they just worked a lot harder.

This Week in Leadership

Jobs Without Gender

Too many jobs are classified in people’s minds (and by companies) as fitting one gender. Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr looks at how to break the 'women’s and men’s' work pattern.

Briefings Magazine

Forget the Score. Just Play.

Nine in 10 women CEOs played sports at one time; writes Korn Ferry's Evelyn Orr.

This Week in Leadership

Bold Career Moves Inspired by Parenthood

Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr says new parent epiphanies can drive success in high-power jobs.

This Week in Leadership

Whose Job Comes First?

As more women become breadwinners, dual-income couples must decide who manages the household. Korn Ferry's Evelyn Orr asks: Is money all that matters?

This Week in Leadership

The Art of Taking Turns

Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr offers a dual career strategy for the power couple.

This Week in Leadership

With This Ring…I Move to the Corner Office

How critical is your relationship to your career? The first of a new column series from Korn Ferry’s Evelyn Orr.

This Week in Leadership

The leadership reality check

Korn Ferry research found that four primary patterns of leadership account for 70 percent of managers and executives.

From First Job to CEO