Economy, Strategy & Finance Data Reactions
2019
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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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Corporate Communications and Employee Mental Health
May 20 | Johanna Seitenbach , Member Engagement Specialist, The Conference Board | Comments (0)The only way corporate mental health initiatives can be successful is if they are aligned with communication efforts. There are several functions of corporate communications that are necessary to consider when evaluating a company’s approach to mental health.
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Goodwill vs. Intangible Assets — A Lesson Learnt from a Recent $15 Billion Write Down
May 17 | Dr. James Gregory, Senior Fellow, The Conference Board | Edgar Baum, Founder & CEO, Avasta Incorporated | Comments (0)Goodwill on the balance sheet isn’t good enough. Until a better, more transparent accounting, or fair value method replaces goodwill, intangible assets will remain impossible to manage and unaccountable to shareholders. Not providing transparency will have consequences such as significant write-downs ($15 billion write-down for the acquisition of Kraft) of brands and restatements of financial reports.
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What’s new in the US labor market – May 2019 Edition
May 15 | Gad Levanon, PhD, Former Vice President, Labor Markets, The Conference Board | Comments (0)In 2009, the US labor market was the weakest since the Great Depression. In 2019, after a decade of strong hiring and the retirement of about 3 million baby boomers a year, the US economy is experiencing the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years. Employers are experiencing historical difficulties in recruiting and retaining workers, especially in blue-collar and low-paid occupations. In the next 12 months, despite some slowing in economic growth, labor markets will get even tighter.
