The government shutdown affects much more than the federal workforce. How can CHROs guide their companies through this latest stressor? The government shutdown has an impact on your private company, whether it’s missing economic data, delayed regulatory action, or employees affected indirectly by a family member’s furlough or job loss. How can CHROs lead their workforces through yet another stressful event? Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, center leader of the US Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to learn about the psychological stress of the shutdown,how CHROs can give managers the right resources, and how to find alternate sources of economic data. For more from The Conference Board: Implications of Government Shutdown Shutting Down the Economy? Impact of US Government Shutdown For CMOs, the Market Stays Open During the Shutdown
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The Workplace in 2025: More Hybrid Work, More Layoffs
Find out how business leaders and workers feel about the workplace amid uncertainty and cost-cutting. Layoffs are on the rise, with 41% of organizations issuing them in 2025 compared with only 30% in 2024. What does this uncertain economic environment mean for human capital leaders as they try to shape resilient organizations in 2026 and beyond? Join Diana Scott and guests Robin Erickson, PhD, head of human capital research at The Conference Board, and Matthew Maloof, researcher at The Conference Board Human Capital Center. They discuss why hybrid work is increasingly popular, how cost-cutting is affecting culture and more, and the pandemic’s lasting effects on the workplace. For more from The Conference Board: The Reimagined Workplace 2025: Managing Uncertainty Off-Site, Out of Mind? Overcoming the Downsides of Hybrid Work How to Navigate the Reimagined Workplace in 2025
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Russia Is Testing NATO’s Resolve. What Are Its Options?
Find out what NATO is, how it functions, and why Russia's recent incursions could force the alliance to act. Recent Russian violations of Polish and Estonian airspace have NATO considering a possible Article Five response, something last seen in response to 9/11. What are NATO's options, and what happens if the alliance fails to present a united front? Join Steve Odland and guest Sara Murray, Managing Director for International at The Conference Board, to learn about NATO’s origins and structure, why defense commitments have increased, and why NATO is approaching a red line with Russia. For more from The Conference Board: House Passes National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Green Tanks? How Defense Spending Can Bolster EU Competitiveness Amid CBAM Europe’s Financial Independence Needs Derisking, Not Decoupling
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The State of the Economy for September 2025
In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Dana Peterson speaks with economists Stephanie Guichard and Alex Heil about declining US consumer confidence, rising inflation concerns, and lowered spending expectations-- and explores how the global energy transition is reshaping markets, costs, and business strategy. This episode provides a dual lens on the economy: the current thinking of US consumers, which shapes spending and growth, and the long-term global shift in energy systems, reshaping industries and business planning. Leaders and executives will gain timely insights into how these trends affect both household behavior and strategic business decisions. For more from The Conference Board: US Consumer Confidence Power Playbook: How US Businesses Can Prepare for Electricity Price Pressures What’s Next for Wind, Solar and Other Renewable Energy?
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Shutting Down the Economy? Impact of US Government Shutdown
What happens when Washington fails to fund the government? In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, guest host Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, sits down with Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist for The Conference Board Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to unpack the economic, business, and consumer impacts of a government shutdown. From delays in critical economic data to disruptions for federal workers, contractors, and even mortgage approvals, Yelena explains the ripple effects of shutdowns across sectors. The discussion also explores how consumer confidence, GDP growth, and even the Federal Reserve’s policy decisions can be influenced when the government goes dark. Whether you’re a business leader preparing for uncertainty, an investor tracking economic signals, or simply curious about how a shutdown affects everyday life, this conversation offers clarity and context on one of Washington’s most disruptive events.
Welcome to C-Suite Perspectives, a podcast series by The Conference Board. Hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland, this weekly conversation will take an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: insights for what’s ahead™.
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