This Week in Leadership (Jan 6 - Jan 12)

Why the boss might be getting crankier. Plus, résumé resolutions for 2025.

There's a surprising reason why your boss might be testy... and getting testier. Plus, what tweaks should you make to your résumé to reflect the realities of the 2025 job market? Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Cranky-Boss Syndrome, On the Rise

New research suggests leaders under financial stress micromanage more. And that stress is growing.

Activists Show Leaders the Door

Activist campaigns forced out a record number of CEOs in 2024. Why this year may bring more of the same.

5 Résumé Resolutions for 2025

The average time to find a job is half a year. Experts say candidates need to revamp this document to squeeze past automated job trackers and human hiring managers.

Another Record Deal for Women’s Sports

A group reportedly agrees to pay a record $110 million for a new professional women’s-soccer franchise. Could this be a sign of a bubble?

What to Unsubscribe in 2025

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison highlights the habits leaders should resolve to eliminate in the New Year.

Tech Titans in Private Equity

Private-equity firms have used financial overhauls to help their portfolio companies succeed. But a new Korn Ferry paper highlights how more of them are turning to tech executives to deliver returns.