C-Suite Perspectives
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The State of the Economy for March 2026
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence has ticked up slightly but remains low in the face of tariffs, spiking prices and war. The Conference Board Cons...
Consumer Spending on Food Signals Deeper Economic Pressures
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dana Peterson, leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance (ESF) Center at The Conference Board, speaks with Malala Lin, economic ...
China for China: How MNCs Are Rewriting Their Playbooks
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
China remains one of the most essential -- and complex -- markets for global companies. In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, host Steve Od...
What Drives CEO Succession Today—And Are Boards Ready?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian Campbell, leader of the Governance & Sustainability Center at The Conference Board, is joined by Blair Jones and Greg Arnold, ...
Climate Risk Is Rising. Is Our Infrastructure Ready?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As climate extremes intensify, resilient infrastructure is no longer a future consideration; it is a present-day imperative. Alex Heil, senior ...
What Makes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Work?
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New global data reveals strong employee support for diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI)—but also a widening gap between how leaders view progress...
The State of the Economy for February 2026
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased by 2.2 points in February to 91.2 (1985=100), from an upwardly revised 89.0 in January. ...
Ukraine War: Are We Headed for a Frozen Conflict—or a Bigger War?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three years into the conflict, the Ukraine war has evolved into a brutal war of attrition—with implications far beyond the battlefield. ...
How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Sustainability
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why companies need to understand AI's promise and potential drawbacks for environmental sustainability. More than 60% of companies a...
What's Next for CEO and Executive Compensation?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what's new in CEO and executive compensation, including say-on-pay practices and SEC regulations. CEO pay in the S&P 500 i...
What Could the Fed Look Like Under Kevin Warsh?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair means for interest rates—and the potential Senate battle ahead. Kevin Warsh has be...
Why 2026 Will Be the Year of Agentic Commerce
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what our C-Suite Outlook 2026 reveals for marketing and communications executives. CEOs and CMOs agree: Boosting profitability th...
Why Skills, Not Headcount, Matter Most to HR in 2026
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finding skilled talent remains difficult. Find out how CEOs and CHROs plan to develop their workforce this year. Nearly 37% of C...
The State of the Economy for January 2026
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence has plummeted. What does it mean for the economy? The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® fell sharply in Ja...
Governance Is Changing. Find Out What's on Deck for 2026
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how governance and sustainability are evolving, including what's next for ESG. Change is coming for governance leaders, whethe...
Control Risk's Lessons on Keeping Your Executives Safe
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CEOs are increasingly at risk, both physically and digitally. Find out what's new in corporate risk preparedness. The killing of Unite...
C-Suite Outlook 2026: Top Priorities for CEOs
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest C-Suite Outlook reveals CEOs' biggest concerns—and why they're measuring the ROI of AI. US CEOs rank economic and geopolit...
C-Suite Outlook 2026: Where CEOs Plan to Invest This Year
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how CEOs are planning to win this year amid a world of uncertainty. As 2026 begins, CEOs are worried about uncertainty — i...
AI Is Transforming Organizations. How Will Yours Change?
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how companies can develop a strategy to redesign their structures and processes for AI. AI not only transforms how companies o...
Tariff Troubles? Consider FTZs and Bonded Warehouses
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how businesses can store and even process goods without incurring immediate tariff obligations. The effective US tariff rate soare...
The State of the Economy for December 2025
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Dana Peterson and Allen Li unpack the latest Consumer Confidence Index® and the surprisingly strong Q3 U...
Sustainability that Boosts Profits
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only 33% of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic gets recycled in the US. What are the obstacles, and how can businesses contribute to greater ...
Why the C-Suite Needs to Know About Neuro-Symbolic AI
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is neuro-symbolic AI, and how can it help businesses generate value in new ways? If generative AI is a productivity engine, then ...
What the AI Acceleration Curve Means for Corporate Strategy
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is driving the next wave of corporate reinvention, moving beyond efficiency toward creativity and strategic insight. For business leaders, the qu...
What Risks Should CEOs Prioritize in 2026?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2026 is almost here. Find out what risks CEOs are prioritizing in the year ahead. CEOs have had to spend much of this year dealing with ...
The State of the Economy for November 2025
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer expectations for six months in the future continued to worsen in November, and confidence fell to its second-lowest level this year. Will h...
How AI Coaching Is Redefining Leadership Development
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is redefining what effective leadership development looks like. Coaching, once limited to the few, can now reach the many, empowering managers an...
What Business Leaders Need to Know About the Global Trade Shake-Up
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Globalization is being rewritten as geopolitics, trade, and industrial policy collide. Shifting alliances are reshaping markets, supply chains, and t...
Are Companies Paying Enough Attention to AI Risks?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Companies in the S&P 500 are increasingly disclosing AI-related risks. Find out what this means for C-Suite leaders and boards. More t...
How the Administration Aims to Change the Workplace
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The modern workplace is being reshaped by a sweeping "whole-of-government" approach to policy, enforcement, and regulation. From diversity and inclu...
Can the US Grid Keep Up with the Demand for AI?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why a 1-2% increase in annual electricity demand could create stress to the US electrical grid. US electricity demand has been ...
The State of the Economy for October 2025
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the latest Consumer Confidence Index reveal about the economy's true pulse amid a prolonged government shutdown? In this episode, host ...
The Politics and Real Costs of a Government Shutdown
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"This is a self-inflicted wound on our economy," says former Congressman Ron Klein. In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Steve Odland...
How Corporate Sustainability Went from Optional to Essential
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In just a few decades, corporate sustainability has grown into a core corporate function, particularly at publicly traded companies. What is the stat...
Activism Has Gone Mainstream. How Can CEOs Respond?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the latest research on US shareholder activism can teach CEOs and boards. Activism has evolved from a niche effort to a mainstream inv...
CEO Confidence Dips Slightly in Q4 2025
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson sits down with Associate Economist Allen Li to unpack the latest findings fr...
How Well Do You Know Your Suppliers? Here Are the Risks
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 regul...
Government Shutdown: How CHROs Should Respond
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government shutdown affects much more than the federal workforce. How can CHROs guide their companies through this latest stressor? ...
The Workplace in 2025: More Hybrid Work, More Layoffs
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how business leaders and workers feel about the workplace amid uncertainty and cost-cutting. Layoffs are on the rise, with 41% of...
Russia Is Testing NATO's Resolve. What Are Its Options?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what NATO is, how it functions, and why Russia's recent incursions could force the alliance to act. Recent Russian violations o...
The State of the Economy for September 2025
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Dana Peterson speaks with economists Stephanie Guichard and Alex Heil about declining US consumer confidence...
Shutting Down the Economy? Impact of US Government Shutdown
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Washington fails to fund the government? In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, guest host Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The C...
What's at Stake in the Supreme Court Tariffs Case?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lawsuit against certain US tariffs could be resolved soon, but uncertainty for businesses will likely linger. The Supreme Court is sch...
Is Stagflation a Looming Risk?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The global economy is slowing — but is it a recession, stagflation, or just a soft patch? In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Steve Odland spe...
Salary Budgets 2026: What to Expect
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As organizations head into 2026, pay planning has become more strategic than ever. Salary budgets remain firm, but workforce strategies are shifting ...
Boards Under Pressure: Succession, Activism, and AI Risks
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only one in four governance leaders say succession planning is a top priority, even as activists press for change and many CEOs stay in their roles l...
How CVS Health Is Rethinking Health Care Delivery
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CVS Health is striving to improve health care delivery in five key areas: cost, quality, access, experience, and equity. What changes are necessary t...
Can Fed Governors be Fired?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve has come under scrutiny, including uncertainty over whether the President can remove Fed governors — and under what circumstanc...
Inside the BLS: What Executives Need to Know
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every month, Americans – both consumers and businesses -- turn to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to understand the health of the US economy ...
What's Next for Wind, Solar and Other Renewable Energy?
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Electricity demand is expected to increase 25% by 2050. How can renewable energy sources in the US help fill the gap? Renewables will soon produ...
The State of the Economy for August 2025
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence mostly held steady in August – what's driving people's current mood and spending habits? The latest update from The Confere...
As Deals Come Together, What's Next for Tariffs and Trade?
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How successful has the US been with tariffs, and what other aspects of trade could be negotiated next? The US is inching closer toward certainty...
10 Priorities for Every Business Operating in China in 2025
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doing business in China increasingly requires an entirely different approach to supply chain, IT, government relations, and innovation. How can multi...
Lessons In Credit Access and Culture-Building at Synchrony
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The average credit decision at Synchrony relies on 9,000 pieces of data. How does the company use all this information to expand credit access while ...
FIS CEO Stephanie Ferris on Embracing GenAI at Work
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how FIS is staying on the cutting edge of technology while serving clients and communities. FIS processes more than 10% of the global e...
Are Boards Effective? Here's What Our Latest Research Says
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More C-Suite leaders view their boards as effective in 2025, but numerous challenges remain, including keeping up with AI. More than one-t...
The State of the Economy for July 2025
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the latest data from The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, released today. The numbers show a modest but n...
Lessons in Digital Transformation from Clorox's CEO
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Clorox invested in technological innovation so it could continue delivering superior consumer experiences. Almost 90% of US households ...
What Are CHROs' Top 10 Priorities for the Rest of 2025?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 is half over. What issues should human capital leaders focus onduring the restof the year? In this time of rapid change, chief HR...
How Vertex Pharmaceuticals Succeeds with Serial Innovation
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why culture and constant innovation are essential to developing life-changing biopharma treatments. Vertex Pharmaceuticals focuses on "serial ...
10 Priorities Every CMO Needs for the Rest of 2025
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've just passed the midway point of 2025 -- what are the top 10 priorities for chief marketing officers (CMOs) for the rest of the year? ...
Lessons in Executing Strategy from General Mills' CEO
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how General Mills takes strategy from concept into reality—all while standing for good. General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening had the co...
The State of the Economy for June 2025
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief rebound in May, consumer confidence slipped again. What changed in June—and what might it mean for the economy this summer? The C...
Employer Branding Delivers ROI—If You Get the Strategy Right
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Employer branding reflects your organization's public perception—and you can measure its effectiveness. In a world where any job candidat...
Leadership Lessons from Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Science and technology will bring more change to health care over the next decade than we saw in the past century, says Joaquin Duato, Chairman and C...
10 Priorities for Sustainability Leaders to Close Out 2025
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you work in sustainability or ESG, you're already grappling with a rapidly evolving regulatory and policy landscape, all while proving the ROI of ...
Zscaler's Secret to Success: Be Obsessed with Customers
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity has become top of mind for Fortune 500 companies, and yet attacks, breaches, and other incidents keep happening. Can companies really p...
The State of the Economy for May 2025
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs and stock market movements remained top of mind for consumers in May. The Expectations Index—based on consumers' short-term outlook for inc...
What New Polling Says About Tariffs, Immigration and More
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get insights on the President's polling 100 days in and how Americans view crucial domestic issues. The Administration's approval rating has declin...
What's Russia's Next Move in Ukraine—and in Europe?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can President Trump get Ukraine and Russia to agree on a peace deal? If so, what happens next? The US administration is pushing for a ceas...
What's on the White House Agenda for the Next 100 Days?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Trump presidency enters its second 100 days, what should we expect next? The Trump administration has had arguably the bus...
CHROs in the Boardroom: What's Trending, What's Next?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As HR becomes more strategic, CHROs are building their presence inside the boardroom. The latest research from The Conference Board shows...
The State of the Economy for April 2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence plunges to a 13-year low — is a recession next? Consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in April, to lev...
Why Change Management Is More Important Than Ever
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change is constant, and that's why your business needsa structured change management strategy. Your business is constantly changing, eve...
e.l.f. Beauty CEO: Purpose and Growth Go Hand in Hand
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
e.l.f. Beauty —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards— is the only cosmetics brand to have grownits market share for 24 con...
Will China Blockade Taiwan?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China is determined to reincorporate Taiwan—raising the stakes for countries and for businesses. By 2027, China could be militarily capa...
Why Yum! Brands Focuses on Food, People, and Planet
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food, people, and planet—these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—foc...
Are Trade Deficits Bad for the US? It's Complicated
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into the world of trade balances, the role of the US, and the power of the dollar. The US regularly runs trade deficits with its...
How Prudential Turns Purpose into Practice
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Prudential Financial continues to serve all stakeholders through clarity of purpose. Prudential Financial has served its local ...
What Should Corporate Philanthropy Look Like in 2025?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how companies can evolve their philanthropy in a divided political climate while staying true to their values. Most companies in 20...
EVs Have Been a Growth Story, But Will That Continue?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EV sales in the US continue to grow. Learn what needs to happen to spur further adoption. Roughly 20% of US passenger vehicles sold...
The DOGE Effect: How Is the Federal Workforce Changing?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid potentially massive job cuts by the federal government, how should leaders manage this disruption? The Department of Government Effic...
Proxy Season Is Busier Than Ever. How Can Companies Prepare?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out the latest trends in shareholder proposals—and whether they'll succeed. Shareholder proposals are at an all-time high, but supp...
The State of the Economy for March 2025
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In March, consumer confidence saw its fourth month-on-month decline, with people's assessment of current business and labor market conditions, pl...
Trade Wars 101: What Businesses Need to Know
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we on the verge of a trade war? And if so, how would we get out of it? The aggressive US stance on tariffs is already affecting trade ...
Is the US Headed for Recession?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how recessions are defined and the current risk of the US economy entering one. If your GDP growth slows to a mere 1%, history tells...
How Badly Will Uncertainty Hurt US GDP Growth in 2025?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US economy will growin 2025–26, but tariffs and other factors are dampening expectations. The US economy is expected to grow by 2...
How Webster Bank Serves Community and Shareholders Alike
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what corporate responsibility looks like as part of a company's core strategy. For Webster Bank —a 2025 recipient of the Corpor...
What Businesses Can Learn from the AI Summit in Paris
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What did the recent AI Summit reveal about the state of AI, including the energy problem? The recent AI Summit in Paris raised key issues ...
What's a Little 25% Tariff Among Friends?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs on goods imported from the US' largest three trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China—will result in 0.6% rise in US inflation over fou...
The State of the Economy for February 2025
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In February, consumer confidence saw its third month-on-month decline, sliding 7 points to 98.3, the steepest decline since August 2021. Additionally...
Are You Optimistic About the Economy? Most CEOs Are
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why CEOs are much more optimistic about the economy in the new year. CEO confidence is up 9 points from Q4 2024, signaling a shift...
Measuring the Impact of Corporate Responsibility at AT&T
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T Chief Sustainability Officer Charlene Lake shares how the company adds value to society, communities, and the company all at once. ...
Gaza: Can the World Find a Lasting Solution?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ceasefire in Gaza hangs in the balance as President Donald Trump's proposal forces all sides to rethink the region's future. The confl...
Why US CEOs Rank Climate Resilience, Water as Top ESG Issues
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our C-Suite Outlook 2025 survey reveals the year's priorities for each letter of ESG. CEOs around the world rank sustainability and clima...
CED's David Young on the Risks CEOs Are Watching Right Now
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore our C-Suite Outlook 2025 report with key insights from David Young of the Committee for Economic Development (CED). The US debt stands at m...
The State of the Economy for January 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence is down for the second month in a row, with assessments of the present situation, current labor market conditions and business co...
C-Suite Outlook 2025: Priorities for CMOs and CCOs
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the C-Suite Outlook 2025 tells us about priorities for marketing and communications leaders. Nearly all marketing and communica...
The Chief Product Officer at Barclays US Consumer Bank Discusses How Financial Services Companies are Using AI to Innovate
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ivan Pollard and guest Sean Murray, chief product officer at Barclays US Consumer Bank, to find out how companies can use generative AI, the be...
C-Suite Outlook 2025: What Risks Are Leaders Watching?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into our annual C-Suite survey and discover how leaders plan to grow revenue, use AI, and more. The two biggest geopolitical risks for C-Sui...