C-Suite Perspectives

As the Trump presidency enters its second 100 days, what should we expect next?

The Trump administration has had arguably the busiest first 100 days since President Franklin Roosevelt's first term. How will the White House handle the challenges of the next hundred days, including tax legislation, the next phase of DOGE, and pivotal court cases regarding the executive branch's autonomy?

Join Steve Odland and guest David K. Young, president of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), on what the coming months hold for the Trump presidency.

Key topics include:

• Priorities for upcoming tax reform

• The next phase of economic policies and initiatives (including DOGE)

• Critical court cases shaping presidential authority and executive branch autonomy

(01:31) Key Policy Areas: Tax and Debt Ceiling (02:38) Understanding Reconciliation and Debt Ceiling Implications (05:05) Tariffs and International Trade Relations (06:38) Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Negotiations (16:42) The Role of the Federal Reserve and Executive Tensions (20:08) Geopolitical Concerns: South China Sea, Taiwan, and More (25:04) Congressional Actions and Budget Considerations

For more from The Conference Board:

• The Next One Hundred Days—and Beyond: What Lies Ahead

• Navigating Washington: Insights for Business

• Reforming the Broken Federal Budget Process

As HR becomes more strategic, CHROs are building their presence inside the boardroom.

The latest research from The Conference Board shows that chief human resource officers (CHROs) are engaging much more with corporate boards in recent years. How can CHROs continue being a strategic partner while helping companies navigate the future of work?

Join Steve Odland and guests Rita Meyerson, EdD, principal researcher in The Conference Board's Human Capital Center, and Andrew Jones, PhD, principal researcher in The Conference Board's Governance & Sustainability Center. They discuss what the CEO-CHRO partnership should look like, how CHROs can improve cross-functional collaboration, and how CHROs are engaging more with boards these days.

For more from The Conference Board:

• The Evolving Role of the CHRO in the Boardroom

• Seizing the Future as CHROs: A Guide to the 2025 C-Suite Outlook

• Productivity Through People: New Opportunities for CHROs

Consumer confidence plunges to a 13-year low — is a recession next?

Consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in April, to levels not seen since May 2020. With Americans' spending comprising 70% of economic growth, what could their growing concerns mean for the US this year?

Three specific expectation components – business conditions, employment prospects and future income – all dropped sharply, reflecting deep pessimism about the future. Crucially, the number of consumers expecting fewer jobs in the next six months was nearly as high as in April 2009, the middle of the "Great Recession." Americans' concerns about the wider economy are bleeding into worries about their own personal situations.

Dana Peterson, Chief Economist and Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center at The Conference Board, sits down with Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist of Global Indicators, and Erik Lundh, Senior Global Economist to unpack how this could shape US and global economic growth this year.

For more from The Conference Board:

• US Consumer Confidence Plunged Again in April

• Economy Watch Webcast on May 14

• Labor Markets Watch on May 21

Change is constant, and that's why your business needsa structured change management strategy.

Your business is constantly changing, even if you don't use the term "change management" to describe it. What does successful change management look like, and how can business leaders do this successfully in a time of uncertainty?

Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, Center Leader of The Conference Board'US Human Capital Center, to learn about change management's history, how to win employee buy-in, and how HR leaders can help organizations adapt.

(00:00) Introduction to C-Suite Perspectives (00:16) Meet Diana Scott: Change Management Expert (00:51) Understanding Change Management (01:59) The Human Reaction to Change (03:05) Proactive vs. Reactive Change Management (04:14) The Evolution of Change Management (07:13) Implementing Change: Key Steps (13:52) The Importance of Transparency and Communication

For more from The Conference Board:

• CHRO Summit: Navigating through a Tsunami of Change

• Upcoming Webcast: Change is Changing: How Organizations Can Master Change Management

• On Demand: How to Beat the Odds and Succeed When 70% of Organizational Transformations Fail

e.l.f. Beauty —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards— is the only cosmetics brand to have grownits market share for 24 consecutive quarters, all while being a leader in innovation, diversity, and Fair Trade certification.What lessons can other businesses learn from e.l.f.'sembrace of diversity, sustainability, and affordable products?

Join Steve Odlandand guest Tarang Amin, chairman and CEO of e.l.f. Beauty, to find out how e.l.f.aligns its purpose with customer values, how the companyformulatesproducts that are clean, vegan, and cruelty-free, and why e.l.f. wants to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip, and face.

The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards, taking place on April 23, celebrates organizations that have moved beyond public commitments to fully integrate responsible business practices into their core strategies, driving measurable, positive impacts on their organizations, stakeholders, and society.

(00:35) Elf Beauty's Mission and History (01:58) Building Brands and High-Performance Teams (02:50) Purpose-Driven Strategy and Values (04:51) Sustainability and Social Impact (12:19) Innovation and Technology in Sustainability (13:58) Global Expansion and Market Strategy (18:19) Supply Chain and Responsible Sourcing (23:25) Continuous Improvement and Future Goals

For more from The Conference Board:

• 2025 Corporate Responsibility Summit

• 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards Dinner

• Regulatory Shifts in ESG: What Comes Next for US Companies?

China is determined to reincorporate Taiwan—raising the stakes for countries and for businesses.

By 2027, China could be militarily capable of taking over Taiwan, backed by the world's largest navy and a growing air force. What's next for China-Taiwan relations, and how does their relationship affect Western businesses?

Join Steve Odland and guest Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, senior fellow for national security and managing director of CEO programs at the Council on Foreign Relations, to find out how Taiwan got here, why China could seek to blockade or quarantine Taiwan, and what options are available to the US to deter or counter such threats.

(01:01) China's Military Buildup (03:41) Historical Context of China-Taiwan Relations (04:43) Post-WWII and Civil War Dynamics (07:38) US-China-Taiwan Relations and Policies (09:54) Europe's Stance on Taiwan (12:00) China's Intentions and Taiwan's Response (15:05) Potential Conflict Scenarios (24:02) Business Implications and Conclusion

For more from The Conference Board:

• The US-China Trade War Escalates

• China, Taiwan, Japan, and the New Administration

• The Future of the CHIPS and Science Act

Food, people, and planet—these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—focus its sustainability efforts across water use, energy, packaging, and more. What lessons can other businesses learn from the sustainability success of this multinational company?

Join Steve Odland and guest Jon Hixson, chief sustainability officer at Yum! Brands, to find out why your sustainability strategy requires north stars,how the company wins buy-in from franchisees, and what advice he gives to up-and-coming sustainability leaders.

The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards, taking place on April 23, celebrates organizations that have moved beyond public commitments to fully integrate responsible business practices into their core strategies, driving measurable, positive impacts on their organizations, stakeholders, and society.

(01:54) Defining Sustainability in the Food Industry

(05:06) Key Trends in Corporate Sustainability

(06:46) Yum! Brands' Strategy: People, Food, and Planet

(10:49) Global Operations and Supply Chain Challenges

(18:50) Leveraging Technology for Sustainability

(21:49) Franchisee Engagement and Regulatory Challenges

(25:35) Future Priorities and Advice for Sustainability Leaders

For more from The Conference Board:

• 2025 Corporate Responsibility Summit

• 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards Dinner

• Organizing for Success in Corporate Sustainability 2.0

Dive deep into the world of trade balances, the role of the US, and the power of the dollar.

The US regularly runs trade deficits with its biggest trade partners, while other blocs such as the EU have trade surpluses. Is this bad for the US, and if so, what can be done about it?

Join Steve Odland and guest Maria Demertzis, The Conference Board Economy, Strategy & Finance Center Leader for Europe, to explore trade balances, why the US dollar underpins global trade, and why the WTO rule book doesn't work well with China.

(00:21) Understanding Trade Deficits

(01:09) Measuring Trade Balances

(02:18) Country vs. Trading Block Deficits

(05:00) The Impact of Trade Deficits

(07:13) The Unique Position of the US Dollar

(10:04) Global Trade and Currency Dynamics

(18:52) Economic Policies and Trade Surpluses

(21:59) China's Role in Global Trade

For more from The Conference Board:

• Reciprocal Tariffs Will Weaken US and Global Economies

• The Conference Board's Tariff Tracker

• Trade Wars 101: What Businesses Need to Know

Learn how Prudential Financial continues to serve all stakeholders through clarity of purpose.

Prudential Financial has served its local community of Newark, New Jersey, for 150 years, and that's one reason it is a recipient of The Conference Board 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards. How does the company choose when and where to invest, and how does it scale those efforts globally?

Join Steve Odland and guest Lata Reddy, senior vice president, inclusive solutions, at Prudential Financial and chair of the Prudential Foundation, to find out about Prudential's commitment to Newark, why partnerships are essential, and why the company chose "inclusive solutions" as the best title to describe their corporate responsibility mission.

The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards, taking place on April 23, celebrates organizations that have moved beyond public commitments to fully integrate responsible business practices into their core strategies, driving measurable, positive impacts on their organizations, stakeholders, and society.

(01:25) Prudential's Legacy in Newark (02:36) Newark's Evolution and Prudential's Role (06:38) Global Impact and Local Prioritization (10:51) Employee Engagement and Volunteerism (16:29) Inclusive Solutions and Corporate Strategy (20:49) Looking Ahead: Future Strategies

For more from The Conference Board:

• 2025 Corporate Responsibility Summit

• 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards Dinner

• Infusing Community Needs into Products and Services: Lessons from Prudential

Learn how companies can evolve their philanthropy in a divided political climate while staying true to their values.

Most companies in 2025 are focusing their social efforts on economic opportunity and education, according to The Conference Board C-Suite Outlook 2025. How is corporate philanthropy changing, especially with the rise of AI and the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives?

Join Steve Odland and guest Jeff Hoffman, Acting ESG Center Leader at The Conference Board, to find out how companies can avoid scattershot giving, whether they should give directly or through an intermediary, and how to show the ROI on corporate giving.

(00:36) Understanding Corporate Philanthropy and CSR (02:30) Aligning Community Strategy with Business Strategy (04:58) Best Practices for Corporate Foundations (06:29) Trends in Corporate Philanthropy for 2025 (07:33) Impact of DEI and Political Environment on Philanthropy (09:21) Geographic Shifts and Employee Volunteerism (15:11) Leveraging AI for Smarter Giving (18:34) Direct Giving vs. Intermediaries (22:49) Adapting to the Changing Political Landscape (24:10) Measuring Impact and ROI in Corporate Philanthropy

For more from The Conference Board:

• 2025 Outlook for Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy

• 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards Dinner