This Week in Leadership (June 3 - June 9)

Why job seekers are publicly declaring their love for jobs they haven't even interviewed for yet. Plus, how to overcome a setback at work. 

What are the pros and cons of showing your vulnerabilities—just to get a job interview? How do you overcome a work setback? Plus, the latest Briefings Podcast looks into the behind-the-scenes work that's helping to make interest in women's sports surge. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry’s content team on leadership-related news. 

Telling a Firm, and Everyone Else, You Want Its Job

Frustrated by a frenzied job market, some candidates are making naked appeals for roles in social-media posts. Will it help or hurt them?

Delivery Dramas Overwhelm Retailers—and Their Customers

As transportation costs continue to rise, companies find themselves passing on record fees for simple deliveries. Managing customer satisfaction has become a whole new challenge.

5 Ways to Overcome a Work Setback

Employees regularly rank making a mistake among their biggest workplace fears. How best to recover.

AI Skills Are Up 142-Fold? Yeah, Right.

A surge in applicants claiming artificial-intelligence expertise leaves recruiters skeptical.

Our Road Less Traveled

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison explains how great leaders determine whether the rough road or the shortcut is the best option for their organizations. 

Briefings Podcast: A Revolution in Women’s Sports

Women’s sports have made a quick and stunning leap forward. But can the winning streak keep going? Two experts share their take on today's whole new ballgame.