The Conference Board Publications http://www.conference-board.org The Conference Board Publications en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:11:29 UTC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@conference-board.org Copyright©2009 - The Conference Board, Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board torch and logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board, Inc. How Effective Information Services Can Contribute to the Bottom Line The five case studies in this report demonstrate how having the right information at the right time and in the right format can create a competitive advantage and help top executives more effectively manage the bottom line. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1573 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1573 Operations and Business Processes Sheri Rothman The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Overseeing Risk Management and Executive Compensation This report highlights "pressure points" for boards to consider, including practical actions that can be followed to help ensure directors fully meet their fiduciary responsibilities toward shareholders. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1574 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1574 Compensation/Benefits Enterprise Risk Management Governance Matteo Tonello Boards of Directors, Moral Hazard, and Corporate Compliance Programs This webcast offers participants an overview of moral hazard and it impact on corporate boards in the context of compliance program oversight. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:11:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1575 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1575 Ethics and Compliance Corporate Authorship TCB Directors’ Compensation and Board Practices in 2008 This annual report analyzes board structure and director compensation information regarding U.S-based public companies. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1576 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1576 CEOs/C-Suite Compensation/Benefits Governance Judit Torok Kevin Hallock Matteo Tonello Matrix Management: Maximizing The Value of a Matrix Organization This webcast discusses the conditions under which management should and should not consider introducing a matrix structure. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1578 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1578 Ethics and Compliance Corporate Authorship TCB Transforming Your Company: Driving Fast and Sustainable Improvements in Costs and Working Capital Hear from three former senior executives about how leading-edge companies are taking advantage of this current economic and business environment and how you can, too. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1579 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1579 CEOs/C-Suite Operations and Business Processes Corporate Authorship TCB Salary Increase Budgets 2009: Financial Crisis Edition The continuing negative economic growth forecasted well into 2009 is having an impact on compensation decisions in real-time. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1580 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1580 Compensation/Benefits Corporate Authorship TCB The 2008 Corporate Contributions Report This annual survey indicates that charitable giving by companies and corporate foundations grew at a moderate rate in FY 2007 and outpaced corporate profits. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1582 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1582 Citizenship & Sustainability Carolyn Cavicchio Judit Torok Top Executive Compensation in 2008 This annual report provides and analyzes compensation data for the top five executives as reported in proxy tables based on the new SEC requirements of 2008. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1583 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1583 Compensation/Benefits Judit Torok Kevin Hallock The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Assessing Corporate Strategy This report provides U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting companies with a checklist of issues that their board members, in collaboration with top executives, should consider addressing. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1586 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1586 Governance Mark S. Bergman A Crisis of Confidence Despite ongoing concerns that the current economic crisis could end up resembling The Great Depression, data so far shows that this recession is in far better shape than the circumstances of 1929. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1590 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1590 Economic Environment Victor Zarnowitz Preparedness in the Private Sector This report offers baseline metrics that are broadly representative of the level of preparedness among U.S. businesses, and are further broken down by size of business, type of ownership, and industry type. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1592 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1592 Operations and Business Processes Thomas E. Cavanagh Assessing Offshoring Risks This report offers an overview of several of the critical issues associated with offshoring, ranging from what to consider during initial planning to oversight of ongoing relationships with vendors. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1593 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1593 Operations and Business Processes Janice Koch Change Management and Communication This webcast will discuss tactics to develop a decision downloading communication plan. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1594 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1594 HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB Tighten Your Supply Chain to Wring Out Costs This report features insights and practical advice from corporate executives and supply-chain experts, and helpful suggestions for recruiting logistic specialists. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1595 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1595 Mid-Markets Operations and Business Processes Howard Muson Elevating the Strategic Relevance and Practical Value of HR This webcast will discuss how to elevate the human resources (HR) role to bring business value to your company. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1596 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1596 HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB The Shared Services/Client Partnership: Creating Value During This webcast will discuss moving beyond what is in your shared services "four walls" to maximize the end to end process. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1597 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1597 Operations and Business Processes Corporate Authorship TCB Integrating Training and Capability Development with Talent Management: Collaborative Metrics This webcast will discuss making the business case for achieving best business results. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1598 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1598 HR and Talent Management Leadership Development Corporate Authorship TCB Navigating the Politics of Your Organization This video webcast will discuss in a new and unique format how an understanding of positive influencing skills is a key to success in today's large organizations as well as how companies can better navigate corporate politics while maintaining integrity. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1599 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1599 HR and Talent Management Leadership Development Corporate Authorship TCB Social Media: Realizing the Corporate Possibilities This webcast is designed to help companies overcome obstacles in social media adoption. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1600 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1600 HR and Talent Management Marketing and Communications Corporate Authorship TCB Understanding the U.S. Safe Harbor for Legally Transferring Personal Data This webcast shows participants the advantages and disadvantages of using the Safe Harbor as a legal method for transferring personal data. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1602 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1602 HR and Talent Management Marketing and Communications Corporate Authorship TCB The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Overseeing Internal Investigations This report provides boards of directors of SEC-reporting companies with guidance to consider when confronting material evidence of internal misconduct or the prospect of investigations by the federal government or a self-regulatory organization. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1603 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1603 Governance Robin M. Bergen Maximizing Human Capital: Employees with Disabilities-Are New Entrants Really Ready to Work? In this webcast, we investigate best practices for maximizing recruitment strategies for one particular group of employees: those with disabilities. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1604 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1604 Diversity and Inclusion HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB Understanding Carbon Cap and Trade Markets-What Managers Need to Know This webcast will discuss existing carbon markets, key players and potential new markets under cap-and-trade. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1605 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1605 Citizenship & Sustainability Enterprise Risk Management Operations and Business Processes Corporate Authorship TCB Taking Cost and Liquidity Management to a New Level–Bankruptcy Lessons for the Non-Bankrupt This webcast will discuss how companies can navigate the perfect storm of integrating their costs and enterprise cash management structures. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1606 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1606 Operations and Business Processes Corporate Authorship TCB Keeping the Faith: Customer Experience Management during a Recession This webcast will discuss ways to mediate pressures to reduce investment in customer experience. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1607 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1607 Marketing and Communications Corporate Authorship TCB Managing Employee Engagement through a Generational Lens: What Has Changed? This webcast will discuss ways to mediate pressures to reduce investment in customer experience. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:03:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1609 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1609 HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB Changing Attitudes to Work - What Should HR Do? Participants at The Conference Board’s European Human Resources Council Summit issue a set of management recommendations to deal with changing work attitudes. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:03:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1611 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1611 HR and Talent Management Virginia Marsh Managing Reputation Risk and Reward This report examines the challenges companies face as they work to safeguard and enhance their reputations among customers, investors, employees, and other stakeholders. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:03:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1612 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1612 Enterprise Risk Management Daniel Sandy Bayer Ellen S. Hexter How to Compete and Win In a Broken Economy While many small and midsize firms are struggling to survive, stronger companies will find opportunities to improve their competitive position. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:03:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1614 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1614 Economic Environment Mid-Markets Howard Muson Maximizing Human Capital: Employees with Disabilities: Building Your Leadership Pipeline In this webcast, we investigate best practices for maximizing development and advancement strategies for one particular group of employees: those with disabilities. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1627 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1627 Diversity and Inclusion HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Avoiding Shareholder Activism This report provides board members with a checklist of issues they should consider addressing in their relations with shareholders and, in particular, how to avoid a costly and disruptive battle with an activist investor. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1629 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1629 Governance Damien J. Park, MBA Matteo Tonello Prioritizing People Investments to Optimize for Today While Preparing for Tomorrow This webcast will discuss why it is more important than ever for organizations to develop or refresh their people strategy to ensure that they protect their critical organizational capabilities as they optimize for today while preparing for the future. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1631 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1631 HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB Organization Design: Designing for Effectiveness and Efficiency This webcast will discuss how leaders can stratify work to focus limited resources on differentiating capabilities while cutting costs in other "non-strategic" areas. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1632 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1632 HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB Action Plans for Dealing With a Global Pandemic This report summarizes the business and health lessons from previous epidemics and provides important insights to managers about dealing with today's pandemic-related issues. Fri, 01 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1633 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1633 Citizenship & Sustainability Carolyn Cavicchio A Leadership Prescription for the Future of Quality This report, created by The Conference Board Quality Council, looks at the future role of quality throughout the enterprise. Wed, 06 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1635 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1635 Operations and Business Processes Mike Adams Toddi Gutner Innovation and US Competitiveness: Reevaluating the Contributors to Growth This report takes stock of the innovation capabilities of the U.S. economy, including hurdles to maintaining the nation's leadership position, and recommends some means and methods of overcoming those obstacles. Thu, 07 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1636 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1636 Economic Environment Operations and Business Processes Bart van Ark Christopher Woock Gail D. Fosler Linda Barrington The Potential Economic Impact of the 2009 A(H1N1) Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic While it's too early to determine the ultimate scope of the A(H1N1) influenza pandemic, a comparison to the 2003 SARS outbreak shows the economic impact may be short-lived and will not significantly alter long-term trends in global macro economic activity Fri, 08 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1638 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1638 Citizenship & Sustainability Economic Environment Andre Therrien Ataman Ozyildirim Brian Schaitkin Videocast-Succession: Are You Ready? The Leader, the Successor and the Process We will take you beyond what was presented at the "Executive Coaching Seminars: Learning from Legends and Thought Leaders" for a deep dive into the key issues and take away points of this timely presentation. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1641 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1641 HR and Talent Management Leadership Development Corporate Authorship TCB Key Questions in Pandemic Planning This report addresses questions of concern to business managers across sectors, industries, and regions in light of the current resurgence of a global pandemic health threat. Mon, 18 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1642 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1642 Citizenship & Sustainability Enterprise Risk Management Operations and Business Processes David Vidal Dinah A. Koehler, Sc.D. Waddayaknow? Knowledge Management Can Be an Organization's Key to Survival This Executive Action report uses three case studies to build a business case for implementing Knowledge Management, and provides tips for making KM work. Thu, 21 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1643 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1643 Mid-Markets Operations and Business Processes Tommy Peterson The CEO View . . .Managing through the Global Financial Crisis CEOs of five of the world's leading companies predict that the current global financial crisis will leave its mark on how business is done in the future. But how, to what degree, and for how long? Tue, 26 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1644 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1644 CEOs/C-Suite Economic Environment Esther V. Rudis Shift in U.S. Policy on Climate Change Opens a New Era for Business It's no longer business as usual when it comes to climate change. A significant change of direction for U.S. regulatory policy on the issue will eventually affect all of business. Thu, 28 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1646 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1646 Operations and Business Processes Dinah A. Koehler, Sc.D. Mission Accomplished? What Every Leader Should Know about Survivor Syndrome This Executive Action report explores the concept of "survivor syndrome," how it materializes, and what to do about it. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1650 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1650 HR and Talent Management Leadership Development Lara Rosner Stephanie J. Creary Evidence-Based Human Resources: A Practitioner's Guide This guide to Evidence-Based Human Resources provides practitioners with real live examples from early adopters of this innovative approach to human capital management. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1653 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1653 HR and Talent Management Christopher Woock John M. Gibbons On the Record with Barry Melancon Barry Melancon, President and CEO of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, discusses some of the successful initiatives that the AICPA has taken to build a strong pipeline for the accounting profession. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1654 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1654 CEOs/C-Suite Mid-Markets Kathie von Ankum The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Responding to Unsolicited Takeover Offers An overview of issues a board may consider in evaluating its corporation's governance profile, given the potential increase in unsolicited offers in the current market environment. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1657 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1657 Governance Frederick H. Alexander Offshoring Reaches the C-Suite This report distills findings and interpretations from the 2007/2008 Offshoring Research Network (ORN) survey. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1658 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1658 CEOs/C-Suite HR and Talent Management Arie Y. Lewin Jeff W. Russell Nidthida Perm-Ajchariyawong Stephan Manning Ton Heijmen Corporate Contributions in Hard Times: How Companies are Managing the Economic Downturn This webcast will go beyond the statistics and hear directly from companies on how they are adjusting their contributions programs in response to the current economic downturn. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1660 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1660 Citizenship & Sustainability Corporate Authorship TCB Succession Management—Strategies in Times of Crisis This webcast will show participants how to expand their perceptions and approaches to consider the rapidly changing environment, and the significant part that succession planning can play in a company’s talent management strategies Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1661 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1661 HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB Business Ethics and Compliance–Effective Best Practices in Challenging Times This webcast will discuss how maintaining an effective program in these challenging times requires us to make the most of existing resources. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1662 http://www.conference-board.org/webcasts/describe_wc.cfm?ID=1662 HR and Talent Management Corporate Authorship TCB Implementing Strategic Workforce Planning This report highlights the implementation process for Strategic Workforce Planning---from simply connecting business strategy and HR strategy to becoming an input to business strategy that informs executive decision making. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1663 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1663 HR and Talent Management Mary B. Young Frameworks for Integrating Citizenship and Sustainability into Business Strategies and Operations This report explores the approaches of 11 North American companies with well-established citizenship and sustainability practices. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1664 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1664 Citizenship & Sustainability William R. Blackburn Ethics and Compliance Enforcement Decisions – the Information Gap Senior executives and corporate directors want to know whether companies have "received credit" (i.e., avoided prosecution or obtained sentence reductions) for having effective ethics and compliance programs - but such information is in short supply. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1670 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1670 Ethics and Compliance Jeffrey M. Kaplan Ronald E. Berenbeim Relieving Pressures to Eliminate Jobs Smaller companies are finding ways to "redeploy" employees rather than lay them off. Three models for surviving recessions without losing your investment in human capital. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:07:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1675 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1675 HR and Talent Management Howard Muson The Ill-Prepared U.S. Workforce This report raises several questions concerning the overall effectiveness of workforce readiness training programs. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:08:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1676 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1676 HR and Talent Management Jill Casner-Lotto Mary Wright A Perfect Match? How Nonprofits Are Tapping into the Boomer Talent Pool This report explores the growing trend of nonprofits to recruit boomers and the things both sides need to do to make this very promising relationship work. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:08:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1679 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1679 HR and Talent Management Diane Piktialis Jill Casner-Lotto The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times... CEO Succession Planning Management succession is one of the most critical strategic risks a corporation faces and a favorite topic of discussion on the role of the board in business crises. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:08:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1681 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1681 CEOs/C-Suite John C. Wilcox June Eichbaum Matteo Tonello Productivity, Performance, and Progress: Germany in International Comparative Perspective This study argues that the key to a successful and sustainable growth strategy for any time and place is to find the optimal balance between labour productivity growth and labour input growth. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:08:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1682 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1682 Economic Environment Andreas Metz Bart van Ark Vlad Manole U.S. Salary Increase Budgets for 2010 Salary increase budgets were hit hard in 2009. The good news for 2010 — budgets are projected to be higher. The bad news — the forecasted increase, at 3 percent, is the lowest in 25 years. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:08:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1687 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1687 Economic Environment Judit Torok Linda Barrington Building Risk Awareness into Performance: Integrating ERM and Performance Management This report explores the reasons behind the lack of ERM and performance management integration through an examination of the results of a survey of 97 senior executives. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:09:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1689 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1689 HR and Talent Management Daniel Sandy Bayer Ellen S. Hexter The Conference Board Task Force on Executive Compensation The Conference Board convened the Task Force on Executive Compensation in March 2009 to address the loss of public trust in the processes for oversight of executive compensation. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:09:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1692 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1692 CEOs/C-Suite Governance Corporate Authorship TCB Corporate Governance Handbook: Legal Standards and Board Practices (Third Edition) Revised in 2009, this handbook presents an easy-to-use compendium of rapidly evolving laws and regulations and the best practices adopted by leading companies. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:09:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1693 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1693 Governance Matteo Tonello The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Leading the Public Company to Full Recovery The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times offers corporate directors guidance on how to approach their oversight responsibilities during a period of financial distress. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:09:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1694 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1694 Governance Matteo Tonello Recession Lessons for Mid-Market CFOs: Successfully Obtaining Loans in the New World of Credit Even though signs of an economic recovery are emerging, recession challenges and a shutdown of easy credit have changed the lending world for CFOs of small- and mid-sized firms Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:09:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1695 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1695 Enterprise Risk Management Mid-Markets Howard Muson The 2009 Institutional Investment Report The Institutional Investment report, which is released annually in the fall, is the most comprehensive analysis of the asset growth and portfolio composition of institutional investors operating in the United States. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:10:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1697 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1697 Economic Environment Matteo Tonello Stephan Rabimov Working at the Intersection of Human Resources, Ethics, and Compliance - The Need for Collaboration The publication pursues cultural and organizational issues that may limit this collaboration, human resources' potential leadership role, and ways of introducing metrics into the equation. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:10:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1699 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=1699 Ethics and Compliance HR and Talent Management Ronald E. Berenbeim Director Notes: The Role of the Board in Risk Oversight—Adapting to Regulatory Developments and Emerging Practices This report highlights a range of considerations for directors as they approach the assessment and oversight of their risk management programs. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:11:00 UTC http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1703 http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe_ea.cfm?id=1703 Governance Mark S. Bergman