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We're in a backlash against Inclusion policies, with over 60% of senior executives calling the environment “very” or “extremely” challenging right now. How can businesses critically evaluate their Inclusion programs without necessarily abandoning these efforts?
Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, senior researcher at The Conference Board Governance & Sustainability Center, to explore The Conference Board's new report, the rise in Inclusion-related shareholder proposals, and how companies can recalibrate Inclusion in their workplace policies and marketing.
(00:49) Understanding Inclusion: Basics and Definitions
(03:24) The Evolution of Inclusion in Corporate America
(05:15) Inclusion Under Pressure: Challenges and Backlash
(06:56) The Supreme Court Decision and Its Impact
(09:16) Navigating the Pendulum Swing in Inclusion
(10:31) Balancing Stakeholder Interests in Inclusion
(16:16) Adapting Inclusion Strategies in a Changing World
(23:40) Philanthropy and Inclusion: Legal Challenges
(29:09) Terminology and Future of Inclusion
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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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