Alma Derricks

Sep 25, 2024 | kornferry.com | Alma Derricks

Every year, they seem to be on the outside looking in. But instead of going away, they reappear, seemingly stronger, seeking to get back inside—whether they’re invited or not. Guess who’s knocking on the corporate door yet again? Taking the “unretirement” trend that made headlines last year to a new level, a new wave of retirees are returning to work. According to a new survey, one in eight retirees, about 13%, plan to return to work next year.

Sep 18, 2024 | kornferry.com | David Vied |Alma Derricks |Dennis Deans

Today, even strong candidates say they’re waiting forever to find jobs in certain sectors. But now, many of them are suddenly getting offers—from identity thieves posing as recruiters or hiring managers. Faux job ads are spreading at an alarming rate, fueled by AI that allows criminals to easily whip up believable job descriptions and accompanying disinformation, such as fake recruiter profiles on social media.

Aug 7, 2024 | kornferry.com | Deepali Vyas |Alma Derricks |Frances Weir

The recent news on job hiring, combined with tough news from Wall Street, has made it very clear to many workers: This isn’t the time to switch jobs. “There aren’t a lot of departures, so that’s a sign that the market isn’t that great, and you should do all you can to stay in your seat and do well,” says Deepali Vyas, a senior client partner and global head of the FinTech, Payments, and Crypto practice at Korn Ferry. But staying put isn’t just a matter of keeping your head down, experts say.

Jul 10, 2024 | kornferry.com | Kate Shattuck |Maria amato |Deepali Vyas |Alma Derricks

Too busy with other tasks to get to that one project? Backed up on filing expense reports? Or just too burned out or too unmotivated to finish a job? Why not hire someone to do your work for you? In the latest trend to upend traditional workplace norms, people are hiring stand-ins to do parts or all of their own jobs, often without their employer’s knowledge.

Apr 10, 2024 | kornferry.com | Frances Weir |Mark Royal |Alma Derricks

With more baby boomers putting off retirement, the share of older adults in the workplace is greater than it’s ever been. Indeed, workers aged 75 and older are the fastest-growing age group in the workforce. But the biggest news is this: We’re experiencing the widest-ever age gap at the office, with workers ranging from 22 to 75 years old. Four different generations are in the office together at the same time—baby boomers, Gen Xers, millennials, and Gen Yers.