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All Briefs
2019
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Participate in our 2019 Labor Shortages Solutions Survey
May 28 | Robin Erickson, PhD, Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board | Comments (0)There are many anecdotes in the media today of employers across a range of industries wanting to hire more people, but not being able to find them: trucking companies facing driver shortages, retailers and restaurants being short-staffed, and construction companies and manufacturers encountering a limited supply of skilled or STEM-educated applicants.
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On Governance: Political Spending, Climate Change, Board Diversity Hot this Year
May 28 | Gary Larkin, Former Research Associate, Corporate Leadership, The Conference Board | Comments (0)So far this proxy season, the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues of corporate political spending disclosure, climate change-related reports, and board diversity have taken center stage.
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Even as Self-Driving Cars Take to the Road, Drivers Will Still be in High Demand
May 27 | Gad Levanon, PhD, Former Vice President, Labor Markets, The Conference Board | Frank Steemers, Former Senior Economist, The Conference Board | Comments (0)Through at least the next decade, human truck drivers, bus drivers and taxi drivers will remain in strong demand. And during that time, self-driving technology will put little, if any, dent in that demand.
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The Conference Board: Grab a Deal This Weekend Because Prices are Headed Higher from Tariffs
May 24 | Steve Odland, President and CEO, The Conference Board, Inc. | Erik Lundh, Senior Economist, Global, The Conference Board | Comments (0)American retailers are working hard to leverage this Memorial Day weekend to boost sales. Heavyweights like Amazon, Target, Macy’s, and Home Depot all have big promotional plans to accomplish this.
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What skills are necessary to build the future-ready organization?
May 24 | Pelin Ozgul, Research Analyst, Human Capital, The Conference Board | Comments (0)In this year’s C-Suite Challenge survey, we asked 1,426 C-suite executives for their views on the Organization of the Future through 2025, including what skills will be needed to thrive in 2025 and beyond. The results outline a world of work where skill variety will become critical while organizations are reshaped by new business models.
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CEO Succession Planning: 7 Ways to Blow the Drill
May 22 | John Beeson, Senior Fellow, Human Capital, The Conference Board | Comments (0)Why is it that so many companies are ill prepared for the departure of the incumbent CEO, especially if that’s the result of poor performance, ethical issues, death or incapacitation? This article describes seven typical miscues in CEO succession planning, along with suggestions for how improved practices can lead to the preferred outcome: selection of a new CEO who is equipped to address the company’s critical challenges and opportunities and who enjoys the support of the Board.
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Pledging 1 Percent to Charity Made Easy For Companies
May 22 | Timothy J. McClimon, President, American Express Foundation | Comments (0)If you were the founder or CEO of a start-up company or later-stage firm, would you be willing to pledge 1 percent of your equity to charity? Building a purpose-based company from the beginning can be difficult without cash or profit, but pledging 1 percent of your equity is a quick and easy way to get started. Pledge 1% is a global on-line movement that encourages and empowers companies of all sizes and stages to do just that.
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Breakthroughs with Design Thinking, Diversity, and Inclusion: Part 2
May 22 | Rebekah Steele, Senior Fellow, Human Capital, The Conference Board | Comments (0)Progress in the field of D&I is sluggish and often fleeting. To achieve our critical goals for individuals and businesses, we must be willing to question familiar assumptions and re-consider the relevance and effectiveness of today’s best practices.