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The business value of social sustainability

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Social sustainability is good for business. And companies are taking it seriously: a recent NTT report found that more than 40 percent of executives surveyed said social sustainability is a top imperative for their C-suite and Board of Directors. trillion, underscores the financial advantages of prioritizing social sustainability.

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6 most underhyped technologies in IT — plus one that’s not dead yet

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Generative AI and, more specifically, ChatGPT captivated the corporate world in 2023, with board directors, CEOs, and other executives fawning (and sometimes fearing) the technology. Their enthusiasm is justified, with multiple studies finding that AI is delivering strong value and returns on investment. We think so.

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CIOs in transition: 5 tips for landing your next IT leadership job

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While you may have planned or negotiated an exit, very often such departures are beyond your direct control, due to a leadership change, acquisition, or another strategic event. They manage networking with other professional development activities such as attending conferences, reading leadership books, and participating in social media.

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Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat

CIO

Rona Bunn is CIO for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), where she facilitates digital orchestration and leads information technology, data, and digital experience. Tech leaders must go beyond focusing on preserving technology assets and enabling operational efficiency—that’s an old conversation.

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Infogrid raises $90M for its AI-driven building monitoring tech

TechCrunch

” De Gruchy — who has a fascinating history, having studied cage fighting and served as an army officer before pivoting to a quieter, white-collar career in due diligence analysis — founded Infogrid in 2018. This brings value far greater than even the cash.”

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How PwC and SAP are doing right by helping clients unlock ESG value

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Achieving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets can increase a company’s worth beyond the feel-good. Creating value with Environmental Social and Governance A McKinsey study reveals 5 ways that ESG creates value. PwC set about building an innovative application to check the clients’ value chain.

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2023 Him For Her And Crunchbase Study Of Gender Diversity On Private Company Boards

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Lauren Rivera, professor at Kellogg School of Management, co-authored the original 2019 benchmark study upon which subsequent annual research has been based. Executive summary Our fifth annual study, which characterizes the boards of the most heavily funded private companies in the U.S., Fewer women are boardroom “Only’s.”

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