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Commentary & OpinionJuly 1, 2008 PUTTING OUT FIRES![]() Source: Thomas Houck “Another sleepless night,” said Sid, who had been in business for six long and hard years. “The stress from running this business and trying to keep everyone happy is killing me. I haven’t taken a day off in three freaking... June 24, 2008 Separate the Roles of CEO and Chairman of the Board at Exxon:![]() Source: Robert Monks Commentary from noted corporate governance expert Robert Monks – focusing on the campaign to have ExxonMobil to separate the chair and CEO posts. The shareholder resolution won almost 40 percent of the votes cast at the annual... June 18, 2008 Want to be a Socially Responsible Investor? CFA Institute Offers Investors 10 Tips to a Socially Responsible Investment Strategy![]() Source: CFA Institute A growing number of people are extending their social consciousness beyond driving hybrid vehicles or drinking fair trade coffee to pursuing a socially responsible investment strategy that reflects their values and core beliefs. June 12, 2008 FTC Testifies on SpywareSource: Federal Trade Commission The Federal Trade Commission today told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that “legislation authorizing the Commission to seek civil penalties in spyware cases could add a potent remedy to those... May 27, 2008 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez Opinion Editorial, The Miami Herald ”Cuba’s Leaders Must be Held Accountable”Source: Department of Commerce The great story of the Americas today is that more and more people are becoming protagonists in the political, economic and social life of their nations. Millions of men and women once confined to the margins of their societies... May 8, 2008 Gordon's Rules of Legislative ConductSource: Ken Gordon Today is the last day of my last session in the Colorado General Assembly. I actually can't find words to describe the experience except to say that it was honor to be chosen by the people of my district to represent them and an... May 6, 2008 Mercer urges changes to FASB disclosure proposal for retirement plan assetsSource: Mercer Mercer today urged the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to modify its proposed expansion of employers’ disclosures of pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets. In a comment letter sent to the FASB, Mercer... April 29, 2008 Thumbs Down on Aflac![]() Source: Jim McRitchie PIRC, which properly bills itself "the UKs' leading independent research and advisory consultancy providing services to institutional investors on corporate governance and corporate social responsibility," is sending a thumbs... April 21, 2008 Get Ready for Gen YSource: Dr. Maurice A. Ramirez The international marketing firm Youngster recently reported that for the first time in history, the market group known as Generation Y, those ages 10 to 25, is evenly divided across each of its five age based subgroups. A short... April 16, 2008 Are Your Organization’s Ethical Standards Slip-Slidin’ Away?![]() Source: Larry Checco As a professional who consults with organizations on how to raise the visibility and value of their “brands” I’m always stressing with my clients that a brand is not a cosmetic you apply to make your organization look pretty. [What would you find useful here?]
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