Performance Cuts | Forcing CEOs Out | Efficiency Hacks

A new survey shows that performance has moved ahead of cost cuts as the top reason for layoffs. Why are big-company CEOs being forced out at such a high rate? With burnout levels still elevated, what are some ways to work more efficiently? And, just in time for Labor Day, recommendations for business beach reads. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news. [KornFerry]() Lessons in leadership from this week’s news, as reported by our team. [Graphics]() [Layoffs: The Blame Game]() In a surprise shift, 30% of HR leaders say employee underperformance is now a primary cause of upcoming layoffs. [READ MORE]() [Graphics]() [The Year of CEO Ousters]() Of the big-company CEOs who’ve left in 2024, nearly 40% have been forced out, according to one survey. [READ MORE]() [Graphics]() [End-of-Summer Books to Read—ASAP]() It’s not too late for an end-of-summer read. Our consultants queued up a special booklist to crack before Labor Day. [READ MORE]() [Graphics]() [5 Hacks to Work More Efficiently]() Burnout is still a major issue for employers and employees. Our experts share techniques and hacks they use to work more efficiently. [READ MORE]() [Graphics]() [Why ‘Genius’ Teams Need Purpose]() Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains how top teams need help to productively manage their conflict and energy. [READ MORE]() [Graphics]() [Briefings Podcast: The Imposter CEO]() Uncertain times, uncertain leaders? 71% of US CEOs say they have imposter syndrome. A CEO and performance expert crack this confidence crisis. [View here]() [KornFerry]() [Not receiving our email regularly?]() [Sign up here]() [linkedIn-white.png]() [fb-white.png]() [twitter-white.png]() [yt-white.png]() [iTunes-white.png]() [Korn Ferry]() [Korn Ferry Institute]() [Contact Us]() This email was sent to you to market Korn Ferry services. Please click [here]() to update your email preferences or unsubscribe from our announcements and promotional communications. You may continue to receive transactional emails such as registration confirmations, product updates, and responses to your direct requests. Korn Ferry | 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1500 | Los Angeles, CA 90067 U.S.A. © 2024 Korn Ferry. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy]().