Author: Melanie C. Nolen

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Director Optimism Soars In Post-Election Survey

A special post-election poll of public company board members in the U.S. finds the majority of corporate directors optimistic about the business landscape in 2025, with 95 percent saying the outcome of the presidential election influenced their outlook.

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How To Deepen Your CEO Bench

In the wake of a rash of sudden CEO exits in recent months, Corporate Board Member teamed up with Farient Advisors to survey CEOs on the climbing risk of losing a leader unexpectedly— and how to mitigate it. Some takeaways.

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For Many Boards, People Are The Priority

A new survey by Corporate Board Member and the EY Center for Board Matters finds overseeing talent occupying a bigger portion of boards’ agendas than ever before—with little chance it will change anytime soon. Here’s what directors say about the workforce trends driving boardroom engagement on talent and how boards can help companies refine their people strategies.

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