This Week in Leadership (June 23 - June 29)

An avalanche of job applications is overwhelming some organizations. Plus, the rush to install AI is overshadowing a slew of ordinary tech failures.

June 27, 2025

Why a surge in online job applications is overwhelming some organizations. Plus, why many leaders aren't confident they, or their organizations, can handle geopolitical risk. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

The Application Avalanche

Job applications on LinkedIn have surged 45 percent in a year, overwhelming firms while frustrating candidates. What is the solution?

Are CEOs and Boards ‘Risk Ready?’

The Iran conflict has increased geopolitical risk for firms. Why leaders, according to a new Korn Ferry survey, say this type of risk is the hardest to manage.

Nothing Crashes the Party Like a Tech Failure 

While companies are focused on AI, more prosaic failures continue to cost them trillions.

5 Tips for Giving off the Right Interview Vibes

Poor chemistry, going off script, or bad vibes can derail an interview. Our experts share their advice for creating a better atmosphere. 

Never Say Never

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison argues why the real danger for leaders is clinging to yesterday’s thinking.

Can AI Unlock a More Human Workplace?

Generative AI’s disruption gives companies a chance to reimagine how technology can help humans thrive.

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