Find out why the 2024 elections present multiple challenges for businesses — and why the regulatory environment is potentially more onerous.
As the 2024 elections approach, research by The Conference Board reveals that companies face more challenging political and regulatory environments than they did four years ago. How can businesses manage these multilayered, interconnected challenges, including employees demanding that companies speak up on social and political issues?
Join Steve Odland and guest Merel Spierings, Senior Researcher in the ESG Center, to find out how companies can navigate a hyper-polarized environment, promote democracy, and prepare for possible regulatory shifts.
(01:09) Key Findings from the Research
(01:38) Challenges of the 2024 U.S. Elections
(02:56) Impact of Polarization on Workplace Dynamics
(03:56) Strategies for Companies to Address Political Issues
(07:30) Encouraging Civic Engagement
(12:24) Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Environment
(19:14) Scenario Planning for Regulatory Changes
(22:14) Corporate Political Activities and Lobbying
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