In the post-pandemic work environment, having an objective tally of employee wants and desires can be a valuable tool for companies to gauge what American employees really expect. In this survey of 1,584 Americans who worked full-time and received benefits as part of their pay, we learned that employees are taking charge of what they want from their employer and are pushing for flexibility in when and where they work. Other key findings are uncovered and point to how companies may need to re-examine workplace policies.
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In the wake of the global talent shortage, businesses are taking deliberate, necessary action to create more inclusive working practices. This research report further identifies key findings on the position of women in senior management across the world and the progress towards gender parity in leadership. Explore the in-depth insights and find out how to harness the opportunity to engage with diverse talent and shape the future of work.
Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) have become a top priority for many businesses and organizations of all sizes seeking to do their part to operate responsibly within the limits of the worlds’ ecosystem. In this segment of Inside Scoop, Anisa Kamadoli Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Tiffany & Co. joins Kathy Jaffari to share her thoughts and practical guidance on ESG, covering topics such as the role of a Chief Sustainability Officer, ESG at the board level, ESG disclosures, and what the future might hold for ESG.
U.S. inflation is at its highest in four decades due to COVID-19-induced spending on goods, supply-chain issues, fiscal stimulus from the government, and very accommodative monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. But unlike last time when inflation was high, some key drivers of the current inflation are expected to fade. However, several forces are likely to be more enduring, including the high wage growth.
Most of us are familiar with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as the headline measure of inflation. However, at the January 2012 Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed declared it would use the Personal Consumption Expenditure price index (PCE). Since the indexes are calculated differently in weight, scope, and formula, it will yield different measures of inflation. The difference will impact how investors plan to fight the rising inflation that is spurring fears of currency devaluation.
The college admissions world is constantly changing. In this webcast, Lindsay and Olivia of LogicPrep discuss recent admissions trends, the different types of test-optional policies, and what parts of your application matter most to colleges right now.
On August 24, 2022, the California Attorney announced a settlement with Sephora, Inc. that included a fine of $1.2 million for alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The settlement is important because it makes clear that the use of analytics, advertising cookies, and other automatic data collection technologies are a "sale" under the CCPA. Businesses that are subject to the CCPA (and the upcoming CPRA) should immediately review their CCPA compliance to minimize being a potential target of further enforcement actions.
Many family-owned businesses feel like a recession has started already, due to rising material and energy costs, continued labor shortages coupled with wage increases, and other factors. Whether heading towards a recession or not, companies should consider a combination of internally focused cost cutting and operating improvement measures, as well as market- and customer-facing strategic measures.
In the dealmaking environment, the general aviation sector has been resilient through the pandemic. The sector's rebound that started in the second half of 2020 portends good things for it and the fixed base operators (FBOs) that serve the airports—even in the face of broader economic headwinds. The sector's endurance tracks with what history has shown—that high-net-worth individuals will keep flying. That means strong long-term FBO deal potential and short-term opportunities in the right markets.
The threat of recession is real as the global economy remains at a critical juncture. In the U.S. and Europe, inflation is at a multidecade high. Since the start of the year, the Federal Reserve has raised its policy rate multiple times, by 50 to 75 basis points per meeting. Will the Fed be successful in getting inflation back to target and delivering a softish landing? The answer will hinge on three key policy drivers.