📈What shaped the 2024 #proxyseason? Anti-ESG groups increased their efforts against DEI and climate-related initiatives, while progressive groups continued to push for changes in line with their priorities. Moreover, governance proposals saw notable wins, especially in strengthening minority shareholder rights. Read our report, produced with Russell Reynolds Associates, The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance, and ESGAUGE - ESG Intelligence & Analytics to learn more about what defined this proxy season—and what to expect in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gsU4v2x2 #CorporateGovernance #ShareholderActivism #ESGInsights #DEI #BusinessTrends
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Dr. John Gillis, Jr.
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In today’s tight labor market, employers need to leave no stone unturned in their search for talent. Yet recruiters and hiring managers often dismiss baby boomers as job candidates and make assumptions that stand in the way of hiring them. In an op-ed for Reworked, Barbara Lombardo and Rita Meyerson, Ed.D. explore why baby boomers are well worth recruiting and retaining. https://lnkd.in/eqbEiiCh
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Our Senior Economist Erin McLaughlin joined NewsNation to discuss the #longshoremen strike paralyzing #EastCoast and #GulfCoast ports. 🚢 Erin crunches the numbers and explores the consequences of the work stoppage, including how holiday #retailers prepared for shortages, why #perishable goods may be the first to prices rise, and how negotiations over pay and #automation are likely to resolve. 🔗 Read Erin's report: https://lnkd.in/eiXDgfJd
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As the jobs market remains tight in most industries, a focus on employee engagement and retention can offer businesses a powerful competitive edge. And according to our new report, an internal talent marketplace is the right tool to do just that. The report, produced in partnership with Gloat, highlights the benefits of using an internal talent marketplace—a powerful digital platform that matches workers to opportunity—to address labor shortages through internal mobility. https://lnkd.in/gZUXvCiJ
Driving Impact with Talent Marketplaces
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Read this week's #CSuiteInsights from The Conference Board, featuring: • The economic fallout from the #portstrike • What lies ahead for international #trade after the US election • An underused idea for engaging and retaining your workers • What stood out in this year’s #proxyseason • Why #inflation is an opportunity for proactive #marketers Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gV3J9Ev7
Port workers strike could paralyze US trade—and cost $3.78 billion in just the first week | C-Suite Insights 10.2.24
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The Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M Peterson attended the 66th National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. 🗝️ The keynote speaker of the event was none other than Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States. 🗳️ Dana spoke on a panel discussing the potential economic implications of post–US #election policies. Dana was joined by: ⚡ Alexander Heil, PhD, our Senior Economist of Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, who spoke on a panel discussing the environmental impact of #AI and #crypto asset #datacenters. 🌐 Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, former President of our Committee for Economic Development, who spoke on a panel discussing #geopoliticalrisk. 💱 In all, more than 400 business #economists, #centralbankers, academics, and members of the press spanning the globe participated across three days. Thank you, NABE, for hosting a brilliant event!
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🗳️The 2024 #proxyseason was marked by heightened partisanship and political uncertainty, leading to even more contentious shareholder proposals. But what other key developments defined this proxy season? Read our report, produced with ESGAUGE - ESG Intelligence & Analytics, Russell Reynolds Associates, and The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance, to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gsU4v2x2 #Governance #ESG #InvestorEngagement #ShareholderProposals #CorporateGovernance #ProxyVoting #Sustainability #RiskManagement
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Don’t miss our next #EconomyWatch webcast next week! Alexander Heil, PhD and Erin McLaughlin join host Erik Lundh to explore 2 critical topics and the impact on business: ⚡ AI’s #energy surge 🏭 Mexico’s #Manufacturing Renaissance 🌐 Plus: the latest outlook for the US and global #Economy 🗓 Oct 9 @ 11am ET 🔗 Sign up (complimentary): https://lnkd.in/eiiZUFX3
AI Electricity Demand & Mexico’s Reshoring Strategy
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The price of eggs increased by 19.1% in July annually, and this type of inflation shocks and worries consumers. What are the opportunities for marketers who can successfully address consumers' behaviors and attitudes? Join Steve Odland and guest Ivan Pollard, Center Leader, Marketing & Communications, at The Conference Board, as they discuss how inflation has changed consumer attitudes and behaviors, and how marketers should respond in this crucial moment. Tune in to learn about the latest Consumer Confidence Index®, how marketers can entice unhappy consumers to switch, and why brands that market effectively during tough times will create loyal customers for years to come. Take advantage of this insightful discussion! Website: https://lnkd.in/eApgPd66 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gbEYjVzp Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gdk7a_vD YouTube:https://lnkd.in/eqA8fDVx #ConsumerBehavior #Inflation #CSuitePerspectives
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I had a timely conversation with CNBC's Kelly Evans and Lisa DeNight. We discussed the potential economic fallout from the looming port strike: https://lnkd.in/eUq8gK2R For a deeper dive on the impact, check out the new analysis from The Conference Board: https://lnkd.in/eZv-Xq9D