Korn Ferry Institute

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.

Should companies cover pricey weight loss drugs, better sleep aids, and more mental health support? As the definition of corporate wellness now extends way past offering yoga classes and healthy snacks, companies must decide if they can afford this next level of aid or risk being labeled as “wellbeing washers.”

The majority of S&P (Standard & Poor’s) 500 companies are beating their quarterly earnings estimates, but how can firms keep up this peak performance? Famed author, Daniel Goleman and Olympic silver medalist, Mark Richardson offer some unique options for both firms and individuals.

Are companies micromanaging workers to death? Eight in 10 firms plan to use technology to track office attendance this year. Even sick days are being questioned. Firms say they need to clamp down on abuses that started after the pandemic, but we talk to two experts on how this critical breakdown in trust can be a blow to the bottom line.

At some point between the ages of 50 and 59, half of workers will lose their jobs. Some are voluntarily stepping away, but the vast majority are being laid off or pushed out—even in countries where ageism is illegal. We talk to a 72-year-old job seeker and a top career coach to find out what seasoned professionals can do to even the odds.

More and more execs are heading back to top universities to bone up on the hottest new technology of the day, artificial intelligence. But with a price tag of up to $15k, are these AI executive education courses worth it? We chat with two leading education experts to get the full scoop.