We continue to read about layoffs and the still-looming tsunami of downsizings. More than three million workers are expected to file for unemployment benefits before the summertime, due to the impact of the coronavirus...
There’s a lot of discussion these days about preparedness. Preparedness for the pandemic, preparedness for the recession, preparedness for the unknown and the unthinkable. And there’s a lot of discussion about blame as well. They should have seen it coming, they should have seen the signs, they should have had a plan...
Despite the current challenges being endured by startup communities all over the world as a result of COVID-19, ongoing geopolitical tensions and stock market destabilization, 2020 is still a pretty good time to be a founder looking to grow a business in the burgeoning global tech sector...
The role of the corporate director and the responsibilities of the board have never been more challenging — yet vital in creating and protecting the companies and stakeholders that corporate directors serve...
Today’s corporate leaders are doing more than building profits and market share. They are working to ignite social and environmental progress by leveraging their businesses’ as a force for good...
Here's a quick update on landing a corporate board seat followed by a few questions to ... Are you well-informed about board of directors liability...
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are growing in importance as a means for investors to evaluate companies. Arising from the ...
Gabelli advocated for a what he described as a “P,P,P” list of investment opportunities, highlighting planet, people and potential.
However, it's high time for the very highest-paid executives to voluntarily take notice, give back and get a perspective on the disparity in compensation between themselves and the workers at their companies...
Boards at many organizations continue to comprise a rather predictable set of senior male executives. But businesses cannot compete globally, and meet higher-level stakeholder expectations, if this is allowed to continue...
Billionaire and activist investor William “Bill” Ackman disclosed in a filing last Friday that his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital Management, recently trimmed its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, though it still holds a sizable position and is betting big on the fast-casual burrito chain...
The “Shadow app” is a reminder of why board exercise oversight of innovation is needed, and how that oversight can be exercised...
Elliot is reportedly pushing SoftBank for improved corporate governance —including more transparency on investment decisions at its $100 billion ...
In my work with the compensation committees of boards of directors, as both an internal compensation expert as well as an external consultant, I've found that the most effective committees have certain qualities and behaviors in common. If you want to maximize your performance as a compensation committee member, here's my best advice...
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, made headlines when CEO Larry Fink announced in his annual letter to investors that his firm would make sustainability and climate change two pillars of its corporate strategy and mission...
Both companies have been in a heated back-and-forth for months since Xerox announced an unsolicited bid to acquire HP...
... primary mission is to maximize shareholder value and that their efforts as CEO have reliably centered on this principle of corporate governance .
Almost single-handedly, Ghosn’s vanishing act dealt several blows to Japan’s government...
Heather Cho, who gained notoriety five years ago for her role in “the nut rage incident," has been criticizing her younger brother by claiming their father wanted the family to cooperate and run the business together...
2019 was quite a year for corporate governance. It’s clear that the role of the corporate board member has never been more important...
In boardrooms throughout the corporate landscape, ESG is the acronym of the moment. Standing for Environmental, Social and Governance, ESG refers to a company’s adherence to principles that assure care for the planet’s resources, respectful treatment of all people, and actions promoting equality and fairness throughout the organization...
For the first time in history, all-male boards of directors are going the way of the buggywhip, as more and more companies not only sit women on their boards but continue to increase their number...
Mattel’s board should all be fired and the firm should open its books to the SEC and the U.S. Attorney’s office, amid claims it’s become a criminal organization...
The Indian media has been captivated by the whistleblower saga at Infosys, a leading software and IT services company in India. The drama began with a whistleblower complaint that was leaked to the media on October 22, triggering a 16% drop in the Infosys stock price. The complaint accused Infosys leadership of engaging in unethical practices related to cost recognition, signing low-margin deals and paying for excessive personal travel by the CEO Salil Parikh...