The Conference Board Webcasts

New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 2)

Tue, 28 May 2013 UTC

Despite concerns about the environment and macroeconomic impacts, shale gas is projected to make the Unites States less dependent on imported sources of energy and fuels.

Using Assessments to Drive Talent Decisions

Tue, 28 May 2013 UTC

Jana Fallon, Ph.D., Vice President, Executive Assessment and Recruiting at Prudential will discuss how to increase the likelihood of making well-informed and accurate talent decisions by integrating assessments into hiring decisions.

Human Rights Risk: A Critical Business Imperative - Part I

Tue, 28 May 2013 UTC

Join us for this 2 Part webcast as we examine the area of human rights risk and the possible wide-ranging impacts on corporations. In Part I of this Webcast we will speak with leading NGOs in the area of human rights and business.

Internal Branding: A Winning Relationship with Your Employees

Wed, 29 May 2013 UTC

Executives from Dell and Ford Motor Company will discuss how to create internal brand ambassadors, live the brand promise and activate the core beliefs and values of the organization.

The Career Development Imperative: Help Them Grow

Wed, 29 May 2013 UTC

Executives from Bloomberg LP and Career Systems International will discuss how organizations increase employee engagement by holding managers accountable for having solid development discussions with their employees and enabling them to truly care.

New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 3)

Thu, 30 May 2013 UTC

Emerging markets, notably China, increasingly rely on imported sources of energy and fossil fuels while mature economies, such as the United States, Germany and Japan, become relatively self-sufficient or substitute toward alternative energy sources.

Human Rights Risk: A Critical Business Imperative - Part II

Thu, 30 May 2013 UTC

Join us for this 2 Part webcast as we examine the area of human rights risk and the possible wide-ranging impacts on corporations. In Part II of this Webcast we will hear from companies that have taken an active role to address human rights.

Brand Perception: Reshaping the Way our Customers See Us

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 UTC

Hear how Corning, the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics has carefully managed brand perceptions for long term results.

The Story of Screening

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 UTC

Screening has evolved as a tool for investors to manage risk and engage with companies that fall short in areas such as strong employee relations, community involvement, excellent environmental policies and practices, and human rights.

Using Internal Coaching at The Federal Reserve Board

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 UTC

Sioux Thompson, Head of OD & Learning and sponsor of the coaching initiative at The Federal Reserve Board, will share data and stories of the impact of this initiative to date, along with Dr. David Rock, as he shares the research behind the approach.

Big Data and Proving the Business Value of Health

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 UTC

Please join us for a free 60-minute webcast, where industry leaders will highlight health data management strategies. Which health-related outcomes are business-relevant and how do we measure the impact of company health programs on broader business goals

Book Discussion: Mastering Turbulence

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 UTC

Joseph McCann, Ph.D. and John Selsky, Ph.D., will discuss their latest book, Mastering Turbulence: The Essential Capabilities of Agile and Resilient Individuals, Teams and Organizations.

Integrating Wellness Initiatives within Human Capital Strategy

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 UTC

Rising health care costs are a global issue and an increasingly large number of organizations are realizing that wellness initiatives can not only impact costs where shared, but also improve workforce readiness, productivity, and engagement.

The Rising Tide of the Internet of Things

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 UTC

During this interactive session, Andy Castonguay, Principal Analyst at Informa, will discuss the following: mobile market overview, evolving Internet of things, home automation & security, and connected vehicles.

The Conference Board Economics Watch®

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 UTC

U.S. consumers are borrowing again, is that a good thing? This webcast will include a special focus on the revival in consumer borrowing and examine whether the rebound is a healthy development or does it bode poorly for the consumer and the economy?

Social and Digital Talent Management

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 UTC

Explore how to use social technology internally (vs. external recruiting) in order to: “listen to employees,” communicate with your employees, enable employees to communicate with each other, develop employees, and build engagement

Governance Watch: Corporate Political Spending

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 UTC

Hosted in collaboration with Cleary Gottlieb, this Governance Watch webcast will review the latest developments in the area of corporate political disclosure and consider where things might go from here.

The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 UTC

This webcast will discuss the borrowing environment for firms and small businesses in Euro Area economies and assess the effectiveness of ECB monetary policy in lowering these rates. It will also include TCB’s latest outlook for the Euro Area economy.

D&I Analytics: Demonstrating Success, Overcoming Challenges

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 UTC

We will discuss and explore real-life cases involving the discipline of measuring D&I, the diversity scorecard process, the impact on performance, the potential pushback/reluctance to pursue ROI for D&I, and how to overcome roadblocks and pushback.

Mitigating Bias in Talent Management Decisions: A Case Study

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 UTC

Bias is a core function of the human mind. It keeps us safe, is the source of the thousands of decisions we make every day, and yet is the cause of insularity and the source of favoritism. BAE Systems will serve as a case study for mitigating bias.

Reinventing Recycling with Extended Producer Responsibility

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 UTC

In this session, NWNA Chairman and former CEO Kim Jeffery will discuss his work to drive a long-term solution to recycling in the United States through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Self-Service Portals: Impact on Business Performance, Opportunities & Challenges

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 UTC

‘Self-Service Portals’, providing ‘direct access’ to HR transactions promises and delivers many benefits in terms of cost reductions, speed, business performance, better analytics, better HR strategic support etc..

Human Capital Watch™: Strategic Leadership Development

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 UTC

In this edition of the Human Capital Watch, we will discuss the latest leadership research conducted from a joint partnership with Right Management and The Conference Board, Strategic Leadership Development.

Is Europe Evolving Towards a US-Style Lending Model?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 UTC

EU-banks have been tightening credit supply and increasing credit prices as a result of the financial crisis and new regulation like Basel III. As a result, companies have severe difficulties in financing their investments, further deepening the crisis.

Strategic Leadership Development

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 UTC

Join Ric Roi, Head, Global Centre of Excellence for Right Management and Amy Abel, Director, Human Capital Research at The Conference Board, as they discuss the latest research on strategic leadership development.

Megatrends: Driving Brand Growth in the Social Media Era

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 UTC

A panel of experts will discuss how you can deliver on your brand promise including: Organizing, implementing, and controlling your corporate image, Generating and managing your social media effort and Working with employees to increase brand value.

Organization Diagnostics (Part 2)

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 UTC

AlignOrg Solutions builds on "Part 1: Unleashing HR Strategic Potential" by providing approaches to skillfully merge with client needs while buying the time needed to accurately diagnose.

Developing Talent Management Leaders Who Deliver Business Value

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 UTC

In this webcast, you will hear Marc Effron, Founder, New Talent Management Network and Lyle Yorks, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Columbia Univsesity discuss what research suggests is the role of effective Talent Management professionals.

Supply Chain Resilience

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 UTC

Supply chain risks are on the rise, as is their potential impact on business performance and shareholder value. Learn how to decrease your risk and eliminate "black swans."

Building Scenarios to Understand Future Business Environments

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 UTC

Amid the uncertainty in the wake of the global economic and financial crisis, how can companies look beyond their day-to-day challenges to map sustainable growth strategies?