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10 JUNE 2024
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TranscriptFind out why the 2024 elections present multiple challenges for businesses — and why the regulatory environment is potentially more onerous.
As the 2024 elections approach, research by The Conference Board reveals that companies face more challenging political and regulatory environments than they did four years ago. How can businesses manage these multilayered, interconnected challenges, including employees demanding that companies speak up on social and political issues?
Join Steve Odland and guest Merel Spierings, Senior Researcher in the Governance & Sustainability Center, to find out how companies can navigate a hyper-polarized environment, promote democracy, and prepare for possible regulatory shifts.
(01:09) Key Findings from the Research
(01:38) Challenges of the 2024 U.S. Elections
(02:56) Impact of Polarization on Workplace Dynamics
(03:56) Strategies for Companies to Address Political Issues
(07:30) Encouraging Civic Engagement
(12:24) Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Environment
(19:14) Scenario Planning for Regulatory Changes
(22:14) Corporate Political Activities and Lobbying
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C-Suite Perspectives is a series hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland. This weekly conversation takes an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®.
C-Suite Perspectives provides unique insights for C-Suite executives on timely topics that matter most to businesses as selected by The Conference Board. If you would like to suggest a guest for the podcast series, please email csuite.perspectives@conference-board.org. Note: As a non-profit organization under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, The Conference Board cannot promote or offer marketing opportunities to for-profit entities.
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