The Hidden Reason Behind Your Boss’s Crankiness
We’ve all experienced it: the grouchy boss. Asking excessively detailed questions. Making unreasonable demands. But according to some new research, a surprising factor could be behind that testiness (it’s not you). Korn Ferry looks into it. Plus, the New Year brings a tougher job market for candidates, so we’ve provided some ways to tweak your résumé to meet 2025 challenges.
1) Cranky-Boss Syndrome, On the Rise
New research published in the Journal of Personnel Psychology finds that managers facing money issues at home are more likely to behave controllingly at work, leading to a sometimes abusive management style and “more hierarchical decision-making.” And money issues are becoming all too common among managers today, as firms target their ranks for layoffs and offer fewer promotions. One study found that nearly four in ten layoffs involved senior managers in 2024.
Experts say that when leaders are feeling fear, their decision-making isn’t at its best.
2) Activists Show Leaders the Door
A record number of CEOs left their jobs in 2024, and it turns out that a historic number departed not of their own accord.
A record 27 CEOs resigned or were forced out last year at mid- and large-sized companies targeted by activist investors, according to investment bank Barclays—nearly triple the number in 2020. Several other boards forced out their bosses in anticipation of campaigns after activist-minded investors took stakes in their firms.
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Experts say top bosses—and their boards—should expect more of the same in 2025. The number of activist campaigns is either near or at record levels, depending on how they are tracked.
3) 5 Résumé Resolutions for 2025
If you’ve resolved to land a new job in 2025, the current data doesn’t look ideal. On average, it now takes people about six months to find a job, roughly a month longer than it did during the postpandemic hiring boom of early 2023, according to the US Department of Labor. You’re likely going to face some desperate competition, too. Of the seven million unemployed Americans, more than 1.6 million have been job hunting for at least six months. The number of people searching for that long is up more than 50% since the end of 2022.
It’s no wonder people are stressing over their résumés more than usual. While not the most important aspect of a job search, this document is still a critical way to catch the attention of automated job-application systems or impress a hiring manager you don’t know. Korn Ferry’s experts suggest that before you blast off your résumé in the New Year, you consider these tweaks.
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1 个月Wow, this is such an interesting perspective! It's amazing how many factors can influence workplace dynamics. I'm really curious to learn more about what might be causing that grouchiness. Also, the tips for tweaking résumés for 2025 sound super helpful, especially with the job market getting tougher. Thanks for sharing this insightful post! ?? #WorkplaceDynamics #CareerTips #JobMarket2025
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1 个月The goal of your career SHOULD NOT be to remain employed. The goal of your career should be to REMAIN EMPLOYABLE. Many (most?) people do not know or heed this wisdom. Remaining employable via constant learning, growth, and applying skills boosts confidence, increases courage, provides options, and bolsters willingness to help others succeed . . . preventing "crankiness." It's not "rocket surgery." It just requires commitment. Failure is hard. Success is hard. Choose your hard.
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1 个月Love this! Yes, we are all better off when we love ourselves, aren't we?
Research shows that when leaders don't prioritize their own wellbeing (as I'd hope they'd do for all people and teams), their effectiveness suffers. And when leaders experience lower wellbeing plus a destructive leadership style, they tend to exhibit hostile behaviors, verbally and nonverbally. In my experience in advising leaders and leadership teams, this is often the kind of leader that sees situations as a zero-sum game that must be won at all costs—the kind of leadership which makes for toxic work cultures. https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/leadership-wellbeing-its-balancing-act-renee-moorefield-6yfic/?trackingId=6pMsj9pKS9OP7fnVoiTMAQ%3D%3D
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1 个月Very interesting article, which brings a reflection of a new reality of CV construction.