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Talent management is complex, particularly in today's business environment in which mergers, acquisitions, world events and market trends demand a focused, informed response.
As a result, organizations worldwide turn to The Korn/Ferry Institute for guidance. Our suite of thought leadership spans the spectrum of talent management and informs human resource decisions. The Library contains all of The Korn/Ferry Institute's thought leadership.
The Swiss 2009 Board of Directors Study reports on the opinions and practices found in boardrooms of companies listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange. In addition, the study examines the new attitudes and new rules that are emerging as a result of the current economic crisis.
In early 2009, The Korn/Ferry Institute launched a new thought leadership series called “Korn/Ferry’s Career Playbook: Winning Strategies in Today’s Job Market” to address executive job seekers’ most frequent and pressing questions.
“Fast Consolidation” occurs when organizations are quickly combined, business units are consolidated or the workforce is drastically reduced – all of which demand strong leadership from the top.
Today's boards will be expected to watch over an organization's various risks, while at the same time help corporate management develop strategies to cope with regulatory and policy issues. It is more important than ever for nominating committees to consider candidates with strong backgrounds in government policy making.
Korn/Ferry conducted this survey to understand perceptions, principle causes and experiences in the area of terminations or severances of senior-level management.
The 2008 Board of Directors Study – Australia and New Zealand, published by Korn/Ferry International in partnership with Egan Associates, has for several years commented on the structure, performance and compensation of boards of directors.
Economic environments, globalization, mergers, governance concerns and business competition influence the way the legal function is seen, used, and led. Whether due to proactive strategic vision or reactive necessity, CEOs are embracing the untapped potential of the legal function and promoting the general counsel to business partner.
Executive recruiters share insights for speeding the process back to a career path.
Implications for Human Capital in the Aerospace and Defense Industry under a New Administration.
The second edition of The Public Relations Writer’s Handbook: The Digital Age offers a simple, step-by-step approach to creating a wide range of writing, from basic news releases, pitch letters, biographies, and media alerts, to more complex and sophisticated speeches, media campaign proposals, crisis responses, and in-house publications. To find more about the author, Don Spetner, please read the Mr. Spetner's author profile on the left hand side of this page.
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"Changing Role of the Asia Pacific CEO: Visible Management is the New 'Bottom Line,'" summarizes the views of Asia Pacific CEOs and examines how “the talent imperative” is likely to force Asian executives to redefine what it means to have “good people skills.”
"E-commerce...E-commerce Leadership Matters More" provides a deeper look into defining the role websites play in overall business strategies, the operating structures necessary for success, the “must-haves” for e-commerce leadership, and the ways in which to attract this talent.
Given the activist role of the Federal Reserve during the current crisis, read how the role of the CFO has changed.
Read a StarTribune article on the leadership styles of the presidential candidates that emerge during the financial crisis. Take a closer look.
There is no doubt that the issues surrounding the attraction and development of talent in today’s global economy have never been more complex. Learn how organizations that are faced with a variety of issues that influence their human capital strategy have responed.
Not since the Great Depression have Wall Street and the financial services community seen such tumult in such a short period of time. In light of recent events, the strength of the entire economy will be tested and more than ever, leadership will be required to navigate organizations through the turbulent waters.
Thanks to Korn/Ferry, companies are now literally tossing the cards to find business leaders. Believe it or not, this idea isn’t as crazy as it sound.
Sustainability will be the new metric for the supply chain and will require monitoring internal operations and those of suppliers.
How do you achieve the rank of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)?
American preeminence in higher education is at risk. As the 2008 presidential election nears, the future of education should clearly be an overriding issue among both the candidates and the American voting public.