How the thousands of new US officials who are starting their jobs now have the same mission as their corporate counterparts.

In the aftermath of last week's Capitol turmoil, some big firms said they were taking a break from political contributions. What is the next move?

After the recent social media drama, even industry fans are wondering if tech might welcome some regulation.

With the Labor Day kickoff approaching, CEOs will need to avoid any public nods toward Trump or Biden. But broader social issues are a different story.

While Brexit occupies the headlines, the EU prepares for a leadership changeover with equally large effects.

The rise of female leaders at national security and defense firms mirrors the changing demographics of the US government itself.

The competitors’ long-awaited first moves toward IPOs will typically mean big transitions for each’s board and management.

Korn Ferry Vice Chairman Nels Olson highlights two traits that leaders can emulate from his old boss.

The privacy debate reaches a tipping point, as Apple CEO Tim Cook calls government regulation of user data “inevitable.”

Divided government returns. It could shift the nation’s economy and even its culture.

Insights from Facebook's congressional testimony and the bargaining tactics at the NAFTA trade talks. Plus, how to stop your key employees from leaving (it's not all about money).

The carefully designed CEO departures at Goldman Sachs and Dow Chemical offer a whole new degree of succession planning.

Read Korn Ferry’s take on recent news, including a way to fend off shareholder activists, the healthcare industry's own reform plan, and the reason why the failure in U.S. soccer seems so familiar to many business leaders.

Activist stakeholders are making big news this week. To fend them off, boards should consider emulating them.

With security breaches on the rise, more boards are adding tech pros to their ranks.

Thousands of government workers lose their jobs as Donald Trump becomes president. What’s their next move?

Lessons for boards on making the right picks—from a White House pro.

Corporations have been talking about diversity and the need to create diverse leadership teams for some time.

Each year, Korn Ferry examines current board practices—and change over prior years—as well as characteristics of newly added directors in the Korn Ferry Market Cap 100 (KFMC100).

While we’re cautious about discussing board development in a way that implies lockstep linear progression.

As business and communication strategies become more closely linked, chief communications officers (CCOs) are taking on more prominent leadership roles within their organizations.

The board needs to have a succession plan of its own. A thoughtful analysis will be essential in recruiting new directors.

A prominent hedge fund demands that the telecom giant make major changes to bolster its stock price. What leaders at other firms can do to convince activist investors to look elsewhere.

The role of the top corporate communications officer is expanding both in scope and influence.

Politics and policy need to be higher on the agenda of American CEOs.