Evidence suggests that good communication is a cornerstone of successful wealth transfer among families and those family meetings are a good platform for communication. Is there such a thing as “bad” communication or a “bad” family meeting? How does one undertake the good and avoid the bad? Join us for some best practices, important tips and lessons learned from a family meeting facilitator and a member of a family that overcame some initial stumbles and began holding successful family meetings.
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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes to Raise the Overtime-Exempt Salary Threshold to $35,000
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On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finally released its proposed rule to expand the overtime protections in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule would increase the salary an employee must receive before being deemed overtime-exempt to $679 per week – $35,308 per year (and $147,414 for highly compensated employees).
CIOs as Trusted Business Partners, 2019 CIO Survey
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As the realities of digital change, evolve, and grow, the CIO position has become more critical. The CIO as “IT operator” is a construct of the past. The role has evolved to include business strategy co-creator, change instigator, and innovator. Successful CIOs operate in an environment of cohesive collaboration to bridge the long-standing barriers between business and IT in the race to deliver customer and business value. In a time of near constant disruption in the digital world, CIOs are recognizing the importance of taking on a new mantle—that of trusted partner.
Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime
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According to the 2018 Global Risks Report, cybercrime is the top risk for business leaders in advanced economies, as well as the risk most likely to intensify. In fact, with the rising frequency of data breaches, cyber risk is now a common exposure for individuals, families, family offices, and their related enterprises.
The Changing Role of the CFO, Talent & Technology
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CFOs are feeling the rising pressure of leveraging new technology, such as cloud computing, robotic process automation, and various analytical tools, to improve the performance of their organizations. Beyond the basics, the finance organization needs to be a driver in implementing new technology to better manage financial and business information used throughout the organization.
People make the difference and getting the right talent in place is crucial for any organization. Indeed, in a family office, there is no place to hide. In this session, we focused on both the art and science of effective selection and promotion decision-making. We considered the role, related culture, and family expectations to develop a success profile. Guidelines for behavioral interviewing will be provided, along with common traps to avoid. The value of utilizing an external firm to support assessment, and the tools they draw on, will be considered as well.
In light of the recent severe weather events around the world, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C has caught the attention of the media and the public.
No matter your industry, your company is a data company and for that reason, we are in a post-data world. Gen Z—your future customers and future employees—are already digital and they control over $100 billion in consumer spending today. In this video series, learn how to adopt a strategy that treats your data as the pre-tangible asset that it is and maximize your mission and goals, as well as achieve protection for your brand through privacy and data security compliance:
Data Management Best Practices and Privacy Strategy, a Video Series for Business Executives
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Privacy and data security are issues that every company needs to pay attention to. But how do companies comply with all the various laws between Europe with the GDPR and in California with the California Consumer Privacy Act? In this video series on data management best practices and privacy strategy, you can:
In this webcast, experts from Marsh’s Cyber Practices take a closer look at how changing cyber risk exposures, regulations, and best practices will change the cyber risk management landscape in 2019. Download and view the Cyber Landscape 2019 slides as you listen to the discussion that includes: