Demand for Executive Recruitment Expected to Rise
October 18, 2009
Despite the struggling economy, executive recruitment is expected to rise in the next two quarters.
October 18, 2009
Despite the struggling economy, executive recruitment is expected to rise in the next two quarters.
The Case For and Against Staggered Boards
September 22, 2009 by Gregory T. Carrott
By staggering the election of directors, hostile bidders face more than one proxy fight to gain control of the target firm.
September 22, 2009 by Gregory T. Carrott
By staggering the election of directors, hostile bidders face more than one proxy fight to gain control of the target firm.
Some Common-Sense Advice for New Directors
August 25, 2009 by Herbert S. Winokur
First, and most importantly, remember, directors direct and managements manage.
August 25, 2009 by Herbert S. Winokur
First, and most importantly, remember, directors direct and managements manage.
The Value of an HR Voice in the Boardroom
August 24, 2009 by Robert B. Bogart
While HR representation on the senior management team has become accepted practice, there is surprisingly few HR executives adding value as members of corporate boards.
August 24, 2009 by Robert B. Bogart
While HR representation on the senior management team has become accepted practice, there is surprisingly few HR executives adding value as members of corporate boards.
Verbatim: Board Games
June 1, 2009
After three generations of family control, former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld led his own orderly succession, and now acts as a non-employee director.
June 1, 2009
After three generations of family control, former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld led his own orderly succession, and now acts as a non-employee director.
Filling the Risk Intelligence Gap
June 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Finding talented and qualified candidates can be a daunting challenge, says Korn/Ferry's Robert Hallagan.
June 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Finding talented and qualified candidates can be a daunting challenge, says Korn/Ferry's Robert Hallagan.
Postings: Did Feds Force a Revamp of Citi Board?
April 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Word is that the federal government is behind recent changes to the Citigroup board of directors. Analysts await to see how this unprecedented situation will play out in the boardroom.
April 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Word is that the federal government is behind recent changes to the Citigroup board of directors. Analysts await to see how this unprecedented situation will play out in the boardroom.
CalPERS Study Affirms Board Diversity, Performance Link
February 19, 2009
Companies that have diverse boards perform better than those with similar director profiles in terms of ethnicity, gender and skill sets.
February 19, 2009
Companies that have diverse boards perform better than those with similar director profiles in terms of ethnicity, gender and skill sets.
Executive Search Firms Feeling the Pinch
February 10, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Slim revenues and a cutback in demand are leading many of the nation’s top executive search firms to make cuts in workforce and changes in service.
February 10, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Slim revenues and a cutback in demand are leading many of the nation’s top executive search firms to make cuts in workforce and changes in service.
Down But Not Out
February 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Despite shareholder angst about declining cash flow and accountability, cases of investor activism declined in 2008. But even with stock prices swooning and many companies struggling to hang on in the shaky economy, activists forged ahead.
February 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Despite shareholder angst about declining cash flow and accountability, cases of investor activism declined in 2008. But even with stock prices swooning and many companies struggling to hang on in the shaky economy, activists forged ahead.
Little Progress Made for Woman on Boards
February 1, 2009 by Judy Warner
The situation for women in American boardrooms has dimmed along with the economy. The number of Fortune 500 companies with no women board directors increased from 59 in 2007 to 66 in 2008.
February 1, 2009 by Judy Warner
The situation for women in American boardrooms has dimmed along with the economy. The number of Fortune 500 companies with no women board directors increased from 59 in 2007 to 66 in 2008.
Postings: Political Appointments
February 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Board recruiters have long favored politicians for their connections, legal expertise, and name recognition. Some candidates who came up short or ended their terms are seeking board positions.
February 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Board recruiters have long favored politicians for their connections, legal expertise, and name recognition. Some candidates who came up short or ended their terms are seeking board positions.
Protecting Against Employee Suits
February 1, 2009
Directorship recently assembled a panel of corporate directors and experts to discuss these and other litigation risks.
February 1, 2009
Directorship recently assembled a panel of corporate directors and experts to discuss these and other litigation risks.
Beresford Joins NACD Board
January 16, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Ernst & Young executive professor at J.M. Tull School of Accounting, Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, Dennis Beresford has been named to the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).
January 16, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Ernst & Young executive professor at J.M. Tull School of Accounting, Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, Dennis Beresford has been named to the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).
Satyam Board Had U.S. Ties
January 9, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
As investigators begin to sift through Satyam Computer Systems' offices and investors begin filing suits against the fraudulent company, the independent directors of the outsourcing company were among India's political, academic, and corporate elite.
January 9, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
As investigators begin to sift through Satyam Computer Systems' offices and investors begin filing suits against the fraudulent company, the independent directors of the outsourcing company were among India's political, academic, and corporate elite.
Director Turnover Declines in December
January 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
December 2008 showed that turnover levels in the boardroom and c-suite continued to decline compared to all key executive sectors in 2007.
January 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
December 2008 showed that turnover levels in the boardroom and c-suite continued to decline compared to all key executive sectors in 2007.
Some Recruiters Report Optimism
December 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The outlook for the top of the employment market in 2009 is beginning to show signs of improvement. ExecuNet’s Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI), which hit an all-time low in November, climbed higher in December, as executive search firms begin to eye the second quarter of 2009 with more optimism about assignment levels.
December 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The outlook for the top of the employment market in 2009 is beginning to show signs of improvement. ExecuNet’s Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI), which hit an all-time low in November, climbed higher in December, as executive search firms begin to eye the second quarter of 2009 with more optimism about assignment levels.
Number of Female Directors Declining?
December 17, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The number of women directors and executive officers in Massachusetts’ largest public companies fell in 2008.
December 17, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The number of women directors and executive officers in Massachusetts’ largest public companies fell in 2008.
Majority Voting for Director Elections
December 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The proliferation of majority voting is limited to large companies, meaning that calls to reform director elections should not be so easily dismissed.
December 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The proliferation of majority voting is limited to large companies, meaning that calls to reform director elections should not be so easily dismissed.
CEO Turnover Declined in November
December 5, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In November, CEO and director changes declined in 2008, compared with the same time period in 2007. November CEO changes in 2008 declined 32 percent from November 2007 and director changes declined 39 percent from November 2007.
December 5, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In November, CEO and director changes declined in 2008, compared with the same time period in 2007. November CEO changes in 2008 declined 32 percent from November 2007 and director changes declined 39 percent from November 2007.