Global Conference

In conversations with the CEOs of some of the world’s biggest multinationals, a topic keeps coming up that would have been unthinkable even a few years ago. What once might have prompted more than a few eye-rolls in the boardroom is now...

From an economic, business, and societal standpoint, COVID-19 has brought about tremendous change—in the ways we work; the ways we interact with clients, customers, and employees; and the ways we conduct business in the global economy...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a great disruptor, accelerating progress in technology, but reversing hard-fought gains in other areas including poverty, quality education, and gender equality. Governments, businesses, and citizens now want...

People matter, the planet matters, but so, too, do investor returns. To many, the consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is at odds with the notion of profit maximization. However, these objectives need not be...

One of the best parts of my job is connecting with CEOs. These days, hearing what's on their minds and in their hearts is incredibly encouraging. Why? Because the talks are most often focused on inclusion and diversity. And yes, that comes...

As COVID-19 cases continue throughout the world, we will continue to live with the effects of the pandemic for some time. The post-COVID world of work is gravitating toward a model that emphasizes adaptability and requires companies to...

Diversity is often touted as a key value in society and in business, but it is rarely realized; far too frequently, it’s simply been ignored. Some years ago, it became increasingly clear that issues of equity and inclusiveness weren’t...

Innovations in cancer therapeutics and precision diagnostics impact countless lives as more and more cancer patients are able to claim the title of cancer survivor. While we applaud this progress, for too many patients innovation has not...

Among the many harsh realities revealed by COVID-19 is the overwhelming share of parents in the United States who lack access to the support they need, particularly during the critically important early years of their children’s lives...

COVID-19 has exacted a terrible human and economic toll. And while we still have a long way to go before the world is free from the scourge of this virus, we should begin to address the opportunity to build a more equitable and prosperous...