Korn Ferry Institute

Being promoted to manager is often considered a high honor. But perhaps not if you're Gen Z—seven in 10 of the youngest workers say they’d rather be individual contributors than middle managers. An expert and a Gen Z worker explore why the traditional corporate ladder is broken.

Companies have spent billions of dollars on corporate training, but nearly 40% of leaders say that the skills gap at their company has worsened in the last year. A live panel of talent leaders discusses how to get more out of training.

Despite firms grabbing headlines for return-to-office mandates, huge numbers of workers are still not coming in most days. And building owners now face over one trillion dollars in commercial real estate loans coming due. Two experts explore how to thread the needle on this pressing issue. 

With EV sales decelerating and driverless cars seemingly stalled, many are questioning the auto industry's ability to innovate. An auto expert and a culture maven share the keys to revving things up.

Job interview questions may need an overhaul, but there's one that nine in ten hiring managers can't stop asking—tell me about yourself. An expert career strategist shares her steps to acing this question in your next interview.

CMOs may be facing more pressure than ever. Despite budget cuts, marketing leaders still urgently need to drive business growth, leverage new advances in AI, and manage diverse stakeholder groups with varying priorities. A top CMO shares the keys to proving impact and ROI.

AI has rocked the business world lately. But with only 10% of companies implementing GenAI projects at scale, is it truly transforming the workplace as fast as we thought? A top expert separates the AI facts from fiction.

Believe it or not, 71% of US CEOs say they have imposter syndrome - compared to only 47% of employees overall. A CEO and a performance expert break it down.

It may be turnover time in the boardroom. Nine in ten executives think at least one board member should be replaced and almost a quarter of S&P 500 directors are near retirement. Two experts share how to make a seamless transition.

The world's star athletes are shining brightly, but star performers at work seem more elusive than ever. Seven in 10 CEOs worry their employees lack the right skills. Two experts discuss if it’s wiser to pay to train future stars—or pay to hire them in the first place.

One in three workers say they’re currently dealing with a toxic leader—and two thirds of them are actively job-hunting. But is leaving the right answer? Two experts break down this perennial issue—and explain why some bosses may not be entirely to blame.

Blame AI or cutbacks in HR staffing, but job candidates and firms alike are frustrated with the current job hiring process. A top expert explains what has gone wrong and what needs to change.

Layoffs can be deeply painful. But they're also one of the stark realities of the business world, with four in ten companies this year alone expecting to let people go. Two experts explore techniques to launch anew after a layoff.

Amid record viewership and investment, it seems like women’s sports has made a quick and stunning leap forward. But can the winning streak keep going? A former college coach and sports writer share their take on today's whole new ballgame.

Nine to five was once synonymous with the workday. But workers are now logging off an hour earlier than they did in 2021—and governments are getting serious about their right to disconnect afterwards. Three experts weigh in on how leaders might address this watershed moment for the workday. For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.

With inflation steadily inching upwards, many might be aching for a major pay raise. But salary increases are projected to dip down to about 4% after a two-decade high. A top payments expert shares how to buck the trend to get more bucks in this tight economy. For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.

Two experts tell us what leaders can do to tackle this health issue at work.

In a sea change for the cruise industry, Gen Zers are now the age group most keen on taking a cruise vacation—69% describe themselves as either “very or somewhat interested.” Two experts share how cruise lines as well as other industries are transforming to catch the youngest crop of adult consumers.   For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.

Only two in ten workers claim to have a best friend in the office and it’s a number that keeps falling. It's a serious issue for corporate leaders keen to drive culture, which data shows can be responsible for up to one third of a firm’s market value. We speak to a journalist and a leadership expert to get to the bottom of this camaraderie conundrum. For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.

Despite a resilient economy, coveted corner offices hang in the balance with companies projected to promote 10% fewer employees this year than last. A top career coach shares her secrets to moving up the company ladder when the going gets tough. For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.