This Week in Leadership (Nov 25 - Dec 1)

How Thanksgiving has become a week-long holiday. Plus, how to ask for an end-of-the-year raise. 

When did Thanksgiving become a weeklong holiday? Why are leaders, even more than usual, relying on Black Friday sales? Plus, how do you ask for a raise before the end of the year? Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Now It’s Thanksgiving ‘Week’

A combination of workers extending their holiday with an already short season might stymie firms’ pursuit of their year-end goals. 

End-of-Year Raises: 5 Ways to Start the Process

With inflation up 15% since 2021, many employees are looking for raises—a process that should start now.

A Whole New Black Friday Emerges

With holiday sales expected to rise just 3% over last year, retailers are pulling out all the stops, including redefining Black Friday.

Manufacturing’s Hiring Funk

The sector’s unease around expansion—in people or projects—is holding back innovation and talent needs. Will recent news turn things around?

When Thankful Meets Thoughtful

Leadership, says Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison, means both inspiring others to believe and enabling that belief to become reality.

Cultural Dexterity: What Makes a Difference?

How do expatriates thrive in new situations, and what lessons can everyone else learn from them? A new Korn Ferry report dives in.