Business Roundtable rewrites role of CEOs but offers few prescriptions
The statement , which comes amid rising income inequality, shifting expectations from the public regarding corporate behavior and a political climate that is increasingly hostile to big business, sparked questions over where it left shareholders......»»
A majority of CEOs say Biden"s proposed corporate tax hike could undo the economic gains from Trump"s cuts
Executives surveyed by the conservative Business Roundtable overwhelmingly opposed the proposed increase, even as others l.....»»
The Business Roundtable: To maximize shareholder return, treat stakeholders the right way
The Business Roundtable recently issued an updated statement on the purpose of the corporation signed by 181 CEOs of major corporations, broadening the primary objective of maximizing shareholder return to include running a company for the benefit o.....»»
Business Roundtable's new commitment to more than shareholders is right on the money
Top CEOs have redefined the purpose of a corporation. They now should also acknowledge that the biggest threat to capitalism are.....»»
What to watch for now that CEOs have rewritten the purpose of the corporation
The Business Roundtable has abandoned shareholder primacy and embraced stakeholder capitalism......»»
What to watch for now that CEOs have rewritten the purpose of the corporation
The Business Roundtable has abandoned shareholder primacy and embraced stakeholder capitalism......»»
Business Roundtable: Shareholder Value Is No Longer Sole Objective
Today, nearly 200 CEOs of the worldR.....»»
Top CEOs pledge to put employees before profits
Companies should focus on social responsibilities as well as profits, the Business Roundtable, a group of corporate chief executives that includes the head of the largest U.S. bank and the CEO of the world’s largest airline, said on Monday......»»
Top U.S. CEOs say companies should put social responsibility above profit
Corporate America is responsible for providing economic benefits to all, not just its investors, the Business Roundtable group said on Monday......»»
Top CEOs say companies should put social responsibility above profit
Companies should focus on social responsibilities as well as profits, the Business Roundtable, a group of corporate chief executives that includes the head of the largest U.S. bank and the CEO of the world's largest airline, said on Monday......»»
Nearly 200 CEOs say shareholder value no longer main objective
The Business Roundtable, a group of CEOs of nearly 200 major U.S. corporations, gave a new definition of the "purpose of a corporation.".....»»
The lobbying group for powerful CEOs is rethinking how it defines a corporation’s purpose
The new statement, released Monday by the Business Roundtable -- whose members are CEOs of America’s largest comp.....»»
Group of top CEOs says maximizing shareholder profits no longer can be the primary goal of corporations
The new statement, released Monday by the Business Roundtable -- whose members are CEOs of America’s largest comp.....»»
Former GE CEO Jeff Immelt: To Combat Costs, CEOs Should Run Health Care Like a Business
The former GE chief executive—now with Collective Health, NEA, and Athenahealth—offers his views at Fortune Brainstorm Health in San Diego. Every company is a health c.....»»
Global Growth Projections Temper CEO Q1 Economic Outlook
The Business Roundtable on Wednesday released its Economic Outlook for the first quarter. The CEOs surveyed continue to see the U.S. economy rising, only more slowly than they did in the previous........»»
CEO Economic Outlook Cools on Worries Over Trade Wars
The U.S. Business Roundtable released its quarterly CEO outlook Tuesday morning indicating that while CEOs still expect a strong economy, worries over trade policies have tempered their optimism........»»
Roundtable Series: South Florida CEOs tackle issues impacting how they do business
Local CEOs like what they see from their view at the top, but they’re still wary about the increasingly uncertain business climate......»»
Industry roundtable: Medical Research
Can regulations keep up with technology in health care? What role does big data play? What resources do you wish we had in the Capital Region to attract talent? Law firm Hodgson Russ and the Albany Business Review hosted a discussion to answer the.....»»
CEOs Send Message on New Trump Tariffs: Wrong and Harmful
The Business Roundtable late Tuesday issued a statement opposing President Trump's proposal to add $200 billion in additional tariffs on Chinese imports......»»
Amazon just bought a tiny startup most people have never heard of and it"s scaring the heck out of pharmacy shareholders
AP Photo Amazon announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement to acquire PillPack, an online pharmacy. PillPack's business is built around customers who take multiple daily prescriptions. It offers medic.....»»
Business Leaders Want Changes in China Trade, Just Not Trump’s Tariffs
The CEOs who make up the Business Roundtable issued a statement on Tuesday urging the president to take a different approach to the administration's desire redress the imbalances in U.S.-China trade......»»