Korn Ferry Briefings: Leadership Unfiltered

Are workers really losing a measurable amount of brain power—the kind leaders rely on to innovate? Are CEOs really turning to a secretive world of underground negotiators to pay off millions of dollars to hackers? And what's the real reason people won't return to work? In this new podcast, we'll be hitting top-of-mind subjects for corporate leaders. Hosted by Korn Ferry CMO Jill Wiltfong, listeners and viewers will be treated to recreated scenes, special audio clips and intriguing interviews with top experts across the globe. It's brought to you by Korn Ferry and our thought-leadership magazine, Briefings. Check out more: https://krnfy.bz/3tjwRqS

Briefings: AI: The Recruiter's New Best Friend?

Despite companies investing over a hundred billion in AI recruitment this year, seven in 10 firms are still reporting difficulties in hiring for roles. Three experts discuss how recruiters can get the best out of AI in this special podcast episode on the road in Nashville, Tennessee.

11-07
14:41

Briefings: Pay Transparently or Pay Later

Despite a plethora of pay transparency laws, over two in three companies are still stalling. Two experts discuss why compliance could actually boost both trust and the bottom line.

10-17
13:25

Briefings: Ghosted…Again!

Professional ghosting started with firms ghosting candidates and candidates ghosting firms. But has it spread to colleagues doing the same to each other? Two experts explore how workplace ghosting can destroy company culture—and how to fix it.

09-19
14:30

Briefings: Is There a Doctor in the House?

Can technology solve the physician shortage? Healthcare systems are facing a critical challenge: too few doctors and too much demand. While technology could be the answer, 0% of physician executives say their organizations are truly on the "leading edge" of innovation. In this episode, three experts break down how innovation, technology, and leadership are key to unlocking transformation.

09-05
15:29

Briefings: Dazed & Confused

Corporate leaders are trained well to respond to major disruptions. But what happens when there are so many at once? Three experts explore how the best are staying sharp amidst the chaos—both strategically and psychologically.

08-22
16:44

Briefings: Mortal Leadership

Many professionals now appear to be staying in their roles longer than ever, including a host of CEOs and board directors. Could how we deal with death be connected to how we put off job transitions or retirement? Two experts discuss. 

08-01
15:32

Briefings: I Swear, I Didn't Use AI

Workers who disclose that they use AI to complete tasks risk being seen as replaceable by that same AI. But not using AI means they risk falling behind. Three experts explore navigating this dilemma.

07-11
16:16

Briefings: Legacy: Leave It or Lose It

Experts say long-tenured CEOs may hinder the innovation required for business to grow. With succession rates for CEOs aged 64 and older dropping by 8% last year, two leadership pros explore solutions.

06-27
15:13

Briefings: Can We Please Not Talk Politics?

A quarter of workers have seen conflicts at the office over politics. Two experts discuss navigating a political minefield with colleagues—and clients. 

06-13
15:41

Briefings: The Genius of Gen Z

Older generations have taken issue with Gen Z at the workplace, but perhaps it's senior employees that need to change. Two experts discuss.

05-30
16:20

Briefings: The New Era of Job Hiring

Finding a job in this job and trade market requires networking in a whole new way. A career expert with 3 million followers shares her unique strategies to help candidates stand out from the pack.

05-14
16:28

Briefings: Beware of the Black Swans

Seismic, nerve-shattering events seem to be occurring with more frequency. Two experts discuss the new skillsets leaders need to meet the moment.

05-05
14:57

Briefings: Humans Need Not Apply

AI agents—capable of tasks only humans could once do—are the latest evolution in AI. We interviewed one of them to discuss their future in the workplace.

04-11
16:08

Briefings: A Jolt of Uncertainty

An ongoing trade war is putting company leaders' agility to the test. Two experts explore how to address the current unpredictability.

03-31
16:10

Briefings: Top-Down Leadership Back in Vogue?

Consensus-building leadership may be on the wane. Two leadership pros discuss the impact.

03-17
15:11

Briefings: The Fuss About Trust

Only 2 in 3 employees highly trust their employer. Two experts discuss the unique ways firms are restoring faith in leadership.

02-28
15:55

Briefings: The New Unemployables

Smart, well-qualified, easy to work with—and unemployed. That's the frustrating situation an unusual number of white-collar workers find themselves in. An expert looks at what job seekers can do to improve their chances of landing a role.

02-13
16:22

Briefings: Negotiate Your Salary Better

The latest Korn Ferry pulse survey projects that base salary increases are going to be—at best—flat compared to last year and potentially even slightly lower. Yet higher compensation could still be granted to those who know how to ask. Two experts discuss the best methods to get there.

01-31
15:35

Briefings: I Forgot

With an influx of retirees returning to work, and stress mounting among other workers, memory problems may become a workplace issue. 

01-20
15:59

Briefings: Breaking Point: Have CEOs Reached It?

AI. Record activism. Vanishing growth. And two wars. How much should CEOs be expected to handle?

01-10
13:31

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