This Week in Leadership (Feb 24 - Mar 2)

Why companies are overhauling pay plans right now. Plus, how to make an immediate positive impact at work. 

February 28, 2025

Why are so many companies overhauling pay plans right now? Why is there a surge in people hiring life coaches? Plus, how can you make an immediate—and positive—impact at work? Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

An Overhaul in Pay Plans

Why 2025 is the year many organizations are making the biggest adjustments to pay plans since the pandemic.

Humans Need Not Apply

AI workplace tools that don’t need human supervision are on the rise, so much so that a new job site is dedicated to hiring only AI agents. Are we being replaced faster than we expected?

Put Me In, Coach

The life-coaching industry is booming, as more people seek help coping with a host of work and personal issues. But when it comes to hiring a coach, experts say buyers should beware.

5 Ways to Make a Fast Impact at Work

Bosses increasingly are demanding results amid faster-moving shifts. How to show you’re making progress.

Picking Up the Pieces

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison argues that, despite these days of constant disruption, leaders can be effective only if they take a moment to pause.