This Week in Leadership (Dec 20 - Dec 26)

The Omicron variant is new, but it's providing the same frustrations for leaders. Plus, companies are handing out massive counteroffers to stem the tide of the Great Resignation.

The tactics that can handle the new wave of disruptions caused by Omicron. Why people thinking about quitting, regardless of their role, are getting hefty counteroffers to stay. Plus, winter vacation has started earlier this year. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry’s content team on leadership-related news. Happy Holidays!

New Variant. Same Frustrations

As Omicron issues step up dramatically, many leaders look for new answers to their workers’— and their own—exhaustion.

‘Quitting? What If We Doubled Your Salary?’

Desperate to avoid an even bigger talent drain, some firms are throwing out massive counteroffers to employees at all levels who threaten to walk. “It’s a super risky route to go down.”

The Great Vacation of 2021: New Rules Apply

Why is no one working this week? Typical holiday vacation time doesn’t apply this year.

5 Binge-Worthy Shows on Leadership

This holiday season, immerse yourself in the creativity, power grabs, and management-gone-wrong of buzzworthy shows.

Our Most Wonderful Time

There may be no going back to the way things were, but two timeless traits can power us through, says Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison.