Even in a job market with many candidates, the cost of hiring and onboarding jumped 20% in a year. Is AI to blame?

Despite the tough job market, experts say firms do want to hire—but that there’s a serious mismatch in skills.

AI-ready leadership isn't about tech skills. Six signs show who's ready and who isn't. Learn how to spot them and close the gaps fast.

The Olympic & Paralympic Games are one of the world's largest events--and they’re built from scratch every four years. We sit down with LA28 Chief People Officer to learn what it takes to grow, lead, and mobilize an Olympic-scale workforce.

Faced with a difficult networking landscape, one in six workers are employing dating apps to make connections happen. Is it job at first sight?

An inside look at how the Chief People Officer for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games is building a world-class team driven by purpose, not permanence.

Instead of paying big firms to handle major software services, some companies are considering using new AI products instead. The $600 billion question: Is that wise?

Almost 30% of workers say they’ve got a secondary job. How much should their primary employers care?

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison explains how to calm your nerves before a job interview.

The latest monthly jobs report wildly exceeded expectations, adding nearly as many new hires as all of 2025. Is this a blip or the end of a long ordeal for job hunters?

Nearly three quarters of workers say that the traditional career path is outdated. Why the misalignment between leaders and employees can be costly.

About 15% of people perform better in the middle of the night, and struggle with a 9-to-5 schedule. How leaders and night owls can get the most from each other.

With hiring so tight, more firms may pull back on spreading raises across the board this year.

Experts discuss an under-the-radar tactic that can damage both careers and business.

Is your leadership succession plan fit for a human-AI workforce? Learn how to build AI-ready leadership capabilities into your future pipeline.

The volume of meetings has doubled in the past two years, a new study shows, undoing a decade of progress.

This year’s World’s Most Admired Companies report finds that the best firms are going big by going long term. They also want workers in the office.

With hiring so tight, more firms may pull back on spreading raises across the board this year.

Are managers praising even poor performance just to avoid conflict? Experts discuss a hidden trait that can damage careers and business.

Explore how pay transparency can drive engagement, strengthen EVP, and build trust.

Many organisations rely on short-term fixes for skills gaps. Learn how a whole-person, purpose-driven approach builds an AI-ready, future-focused workforce.

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains what emotional intelligence skills humans need to hone in order to work most effectively with the latest technology.

Strategic workforce planning connects talent data to business strategy. It helps HR leaders close skills gaps and drive growth.

As both the scope and size of their deals get bigger, private-equity firms are finding it hard to stay in the shadows.

Some people just always have or find a job, even in today’s brutal market. How do they do it?

Why nearly 60% of the world’s largest group of workers say they wouldn’t mind getting laid off.

How to function like a pro on the day after the Super Bowl, when $5 billion in lost productivity is expected.

A new study shows that firms may face big costs from GLP-1s in the short term, but can benefit long term. There is one big “if.”

The move by one large investment manager to move away from proxy advisory recommendations could reshape shareholder relations for corporate leaders.

A new survey shows less than one-third of CEOs globally are confident revenue will grow this year. With markets up and tariffs down, why aren’t leaders more confident?

As the country seeks to become a global AI hub, it is seeing productivity rise but jobs decline 8%. Is it a short-term phenomenon?

Despite more baby boomers wanting to find new jobs later in life, the average age for new hires—now at 42—is only creeping up.

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison argues that decency is an essential leadership trait.

A key part of the pay transparency process is a pay equity audit. But where do you start? Our guide walks you through it.

Despite a brutal job market, 15% of new hires are no longer employed after three months. What are firms getting wrong?

HR shapes the pay transparency narrative, but managers often deliver it. Here’s how to equip them to communicate clearly and credibly.

Despite the disruptions, employees can excel in times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Almost four times as many directors quit in 2025 as in 2024. Can boards fill the openings in time?

In our new column, we explore whether the future of AI will mean governing it as a system or stewarding it as a moral actor.

Whether it’s applying for a job or working with clients, how much workers should rely on—and disclose—their use of AI is becoming murky. “It’s a real challenge.”

More companies are cutting staff and turning to AI to defend against cyberattacks. But will the lack of humans backfire here?

Some key thoughts about effective networking, from Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison.

CFOs are facing enormous cost increases this year. The success of some firms—and their employees—hangs in the balance.

With economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility continuing, more boards are looking for directors with military experience.

Boards are grappling not only with how their companies deploy and govern the technology, but how it affects their own usage.

A rising number of new CEOs are fighting for something critical from workers: their backing.

As performance-review season begins, a new study suggests people want narratives, not numbers. But do managers have the time?

Boards that integrate AI into governance today will shape the business models of tomorrow.

How organizations can drive transformation through routines.

Investing in AI tools is just the start. Learn how to build an AI-ready workplace culture where people use them confidently and create real value.

Just 12% of in-office workdays happen on Fridays, representing half the attendance of midweek. Why that’s frustrating leaders.

It's likely to remain a tough hiring and promotion market, but experts say January is a good time to get planning.

The fast-food sector hopes to prove that sometimes simple additions—like specialty sauces—can spice up an industry’s profits.

Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues that the issue has nothing to do with the technology’s complexity.

We all know the type, and it’s easy to be jealous. People who just always have or find a job, even in today’s brutal market. How do they do it? We talk to one of them.

When output no longer equals effort, leaders must rethink how to define visible versus valuable work.

Some 45% all consumers planned to use “buy now, pay later” loans for holiday shopping. Why the jump in these plans may backfire on retailers down the road.

The “testing-the-tech” honeymoon period is over: Bosses now expect ingenuity and new workflows using AI.

A pending Supreme Court ruling on US tariffs is supposed to resolve a huge issue. Leaders are watching carefully.

Ditch the guesswork. Learn how to use data analytics and AI to power a workforce strategy that’s built to adapt, scale, and deliver—starting now.

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison says that making progress in the current job market requires a sound strategy.

A panel of experts discuss strategies for leaders and career climbers in 2026 to sidestep the strife.

Assertive leadership is everywhere this month, as type-A managers hit the floor running with a flood of initiatives. Is there a better approach?

Learn how interim professionals help organizations align stakeholders, fill skill gaps, and accelerate AI adoption for sustainable results.

With emotional support pet registrations up 50% in five years, companies have a new workplace issue on their hands.

There’s plenty of work-related stress at the start of 2026. A series of steps could help.

Leaders face a daunting year where employee trust will be critical. But building it may take some doing.

It’s been tough for companies and individual workers to grow revenues or careers lately. A panel of experts discuss strategies for leaders and career climbers in 2026 to sidestep the strife.

Data show the number of females joining boards has hit a decade low. What can be done to bring them back?

Leaders today aren’t gathering inspiration from best-selling business books. Instead, they’re finding it in more unexpected places.

From new leadership development to AI governance, the issues for the board are getting more complex.

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison lays out goals leaders should consider for the new year.

Leaders have been asked to do something profoundly difficult, says best-selling author Dan Goleman.

More than four of five workers worry they’ll lose their jobs this year. How can leaders help them manage their anxiety?

A new study finds management and other white-collar jobs are attracting twice the number of applicants. Firms want to fill other roles.

Catch up with Korn Ferry's end-of-year review of the biggest questions leaders faced in 2025.

Leaders up and down the corporate ladder were pushed to do more with less, and faced consequences if they didn't

No one is quitting, and that’s a big problem for both candidates and organizations.

It's potential could be limitless, but right now so is the anxiety it's causing employees and executives.

What’s an ambitious person eager to challenge themselves (and make a big impact at work) to do?

Why neither candidates nor organizations are particularly happy with this job market.

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison reflects on the lessons of the holiday season.

With AI not producing all of the results firms expected, some are paying employees to use it more—and hopefully, fear it less.

AI caught all the attention for creating disruptions, but M&A activity had a near-record year that caused mayhem for firms and employees. Will it continue in 2026?

Leaders had their fill of volatility and uncertainty in 2025. Can the C-suite find ways to restore stability in its operations and workforce in the coming year?

Take a breath or even decide to not decide. How most anyone on the corporate ladder can make better choices.

Discover how structure, leadership, people, and culture come together to fuel real transformation in manufacturing.

Korn Ferry’s Flo Falayi guides leaders on when to act, when to pause, and how to tell the difference.

Five ways boards can develop strong CEO pipelines to ensure the long-term success of the business.

AI agents. Tariffs. Job hugging. Do we need to go on? The business landscape in 2025 was defined by seismic shifts we won’t soon forget.

Never mind the tech’s lack of quick financial returns; nearly seven in ten CEOs plan to increase AI spending next year. Do they have a choice?

Getting the most out of AI ultimately depends on human leadership. Here’s what to look for in future-ready leaders.

The number of CEOs quitting FTSE 100 companies dropped to its lowest level in four years.

What can you do to make meaningful progress next year? Our experts weigh in.

Korn Ferry’s Anya Weaver encourages organizations to help employees maintain boundaries and create spaces where people can thrive.

With a dwindling pipeline of CEOs in general, the search for qualified CEOs is significantly more difficult for private equity-backed companies.

Best-selling author Dan Goleman highlights why bosses without strong emotional intelligence skills should fear this disruptive technology.

Saunas are the new hangout for many successful young executives squeezing in some networking.

Fifteen percent of the population does their best work in the wee hours. Can the corporate world find a way to adjust to their schedule?

In our new column series, we explore what conscious AI truly means—and why advanced systems often appear “aware.”

Find out where your organization is on its pay transparency journey, plus the steps to make fairness a real business strength.

Find out what makes CEOs succeed and how boards can assess CEO candidates for these crucial skills and competencies.

Executive buy-in is key to workforce planning success. This structured process helps HR build momentum and make talent demand planning stick.

Mention of an “AI bubble” on third-quarter earnings calls shot up dramatically from just the prior quarter. What’s behind the sober outlook?

Reimagining leadership in the semiconductor industry

The retail industry is closely watching the test rollout of half-hour product delivery. Could this be another blow to brick-and-mortar stores?

Why Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison believes a legacy is an interest-earning investment.

Ninety percent of healthcare executives predict a shift from reactive to proactive care delivery. What’s held it up?

Boredom is starting to rival burnout in terms of its financial cost to firms and employee mental health. Is AI playing a part?

In a season of economic stressors, experts advise erring on the modest side with workplace gifts. Here are five strategies.

A new report shows that adults are spending more money on toys for themselves than their kids. How leaders prepare for such sudden consumer shifts.

Fifteen percent of the population does their best work in the wee hours. Can the corporate world find a way to adjust to their schedule? Two experts discuss.

As organizations embrace pay transparency, leaders must navigate employee reactions with clarity and care.

Korn Ferry’s AI Impact Score shows leaders where AI is transforming roles, helping people and technology grow together.

Insights on total rewards strategies, benefits, and salary benchmarking—from nearly 8,000 companies. Explore the latest results.

The subtle art of accepting a compliment at work can be treacherous. Here’s how to handle it. (And you’re welcome!)

Some were big. Some were small. But they all gave leaders a boost in a tough, disruptive year.

Dealt a hard hand, managers are facing year-end projects with 20 to 40 percent more direct reports to supervise. Will the pressure trickle down?

Instead of pitching their products with traditional ads, more retailers are soft pedaling their brands with humor and behind-the-scenes social-media clips. Does it work?

AI has some leaders openly pronouncing layoffs, but new data suggests that's the wrong approach. Two experts discuss incorporating the missing link: humans. 

More than ever, marketers need traditional skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling.

AI’s rapid ascent has already drawn businesses’ attention to robots. Will this tech have its "ChatGPT" moment?

Almost a quarter of employees have not taken any vacation days this year. Are managers still encouraging PTO?

Did your manager forget your birthday or roll their eyes at a meeting? A new study says the impact of such slights can be huge.

In telecommunications and other industries, leaders need to embrace total revamps.

The human qualities that drive productivity still matter immensely.

It’s become a game of musical chairs—but the board doesn’t seem to mind.

As if by magic, the UK now ranks third globally in artificial intelligence.

Having enterprise resilience may be the difference between barely staying afloat and growing and thriving.

British textile workers protested new tech 200 years ago—and lost.

Indoor golf simulators are changing the game—and executives.

Briefings’ roundup of the year’s best heist novels.

An adventurous destination for the digital nomad.

Landing your next job, and especially advancing your career, takes a lot of purposeful thought and action.

Leaders are facing a problem they haven’t faced in a decade: millions of workers staying put.

Humans are an important part of recognizing and training AI agents and chatbots to understand and block paths of manipulation.

Many organizations support pay transparency in principle but delay action. Common barriers reveal what true readiness for openness requires.

It may be one of the toughest job markets in years, but a batch of career darlings are still leaping from one great role to the next. The question is, how?

Gen AI offers speed, efficiency, and ease, but it may come at the cost of dulling the knowledge worker’s greatest asset: the mind.

How firms and workers can reverse today's toughest challenges in the New Year.

Workplace challenges from the new tech are going to be enormous. Are firm leaders up to it?

People are changing what they eat. Can the food business, from fast food to groceries, keep up?

With firms cutting back or freezing hiring, many workers are looking to secure their roles. Here are some steps they can take.

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why, contrary to what some leaders expect, just adding AI into the workplace won’t generate amazing results.