C-Suite Perspectives

• Activism Has Gone Mainstream. How Can CEOs Respond?

  Learn what the latest research on US shareholder activism can teach CEOs and boards.  Activism has evolved from a niche effort to a mainstream investment strategy, with campaigns in the US quadrupling since 2018. Learn how activists are targeting not only small-cap firms but increasingly large S&P 500 companies, using sophisticated communication strategies and exempt solicitations to influence boards.  Join Steve Odland and guest Matteo Tonello, Head of TCB Benchmarking and Analytics at The Conference Board, to find out what’s behind the surge in activism campaigns, how companies are being targeted, the increasing scrutiny of CEOs (including gender bias), and how boards can prepare and respond effectively.     For more from The Conference Board:  2025 Proxy Season Review: From Escalation to Recalibration  TCB Benchmarking  2026 Executive Compensation Event 

  --------  

  29:55

  --------

  29:55
• CEO Confidence Dips Slightly in Q4 2025

  In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson sits down with Associate Economist Allen Li to unpack the latest findings from The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council. CEO confidence slipped slightly to 48 (down from 49), signaling cautious optimism among US business leaders amid ongoing tariff uncertainty and geopolitical risks.    Dana and Allen explore what’s driving sentiment among Fortune 500 executives, from their views on the broader economy and their own industries to evolving workforce and investment plans. Despite a softer headline number, CEOs remain resilient — with many expecting only a mild slowdown, steady wages, and no imminent recession.    With official government data delayed due to the shutdown, this survey offers crucial real-time insights into how corporate leaders view the US economy, labor markets, and investment landscape heading into 2026.    For more on the Measure of CEO Confidence™, click through here. 

  --------  

  17:11

  --------

  17:11
• How Well Do You Know Your Suppliers? Here Are the Risks

  The US and the EU are both cracking down on human rights violations in the supply chain. What should the C-Suite and board do to avoid not just regulatory penalties but also reputational damage?     Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, principal researcher at The Conference Board Governance & Sustainability Center, to find out what human rights means in a supply chain setting, the challenges of assessing multiple tiers of suppliers, and what boards should do next.     For more from The Conference Board:  Human Rights in the Supply Chain: Compliance, Governance, and Strategy  Human Rights: A Priority for India Inc. in 2025  2026 Corporate Citizenship Summit 

  --------  

  29:31

  --------

  29:31
• Government Shutdown: How CHROs Should Respond

  The government shutdown affects much more than the federal workforce. How can CHROs guide their companies through this latest stressor?      The government shutdown has an impact on your private company, whether it’s missing economic data, delayed regulatory action, or employees affected indirectly by a family member’s furlough or job loss. How can CHROs lead their workforces through yet another stressful event?     Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, center leader of the US Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to learn about the psychological stress of the shutdown,how CHROs can give managers the right resources, and how to find alternate sources of economic data.     For more from The Conference Board:  Implications of Government Shutdown  Shutting Down the Economy? Impact of US Government Shutdown  For CMOs, the Market Stays Open During the Shutdown 

  --------  

  30:29

  --------

  30:29
• The Workplace in 2025: More Hybrid Work, More Layoffs

  Find out how business leaders and workers feel about the workplace amid uncertainty and cost-cutting.     Layoffs are on the rise, with 41% of organizations issuing them in 2025 compared with only 30% in 2024. What does this uncertain economic environment mean for human capital leaders as they try to shape resilient organizations in 2026 and beyond?     Join Diana Scott and guests Robin Erickson, PhD, head of human capital research at The Conference Board, and Matthew Maloof, researcher at The Conference Board Human Capital Center. They discuss why hybrid work is increasingly popular, how cost-cutting is affecting culture and more, and the pandemic’s lasting effects on the workplace.     For more from The Conference Board:  The Reimagined Workplace 2025: Managing Uncertainty  Off-Site, Out of Mind? Overcoming the Downsides of Hybrid Work  How to Navigate the Reimagined Workplace in 2025 

  --------  

  29:51

  --------

  29:51

Więcej Biznes podcastów

Trendy w podcaście Biznes

O C-Suite Perspectives

C-Suite Perspectives: Podcasty w grupie