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What Drives CEO Succession Today—And Are Boards Ready?

As CEO turnover rises and business disruption accelerates, succession planning has become a strategic governance priority.

March 16, 2026 The Conference Board

Human Capital Management

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Why CEO Turnover Is Rising in 2025

CEO turnover is surging in 2025, and it’s not just struggling companies making changes. New research from The Conference Board, Egon Zehnder, and Semler Brossy shows that high performers are also proactively swapping leaders to stay ahead of relentless market volatility. To ensure stronger transitions, boards must make succession planning an ongoing process, strengthen internal pipelines while staying open to external talent, and reconsider whether their current CEO profiles address...

November 26, 2025 Harvard Business Review

Human Capital Management

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The Long-Tailed Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Compensation

The employee/employer relationship, including compensation and benefits, somehow will be radically different in the post-Covid-19 world.

April 23, 2020

Emerging Issues

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Company Boards Increase Cultural Oversight

Many boards of directors are taking steps to proactively monitor and influence corporate culture and broader HR risks.

September 10, 2018 Workspan

Human Capital Management

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Compensation Committee Best Practices for Today’s Environment

Actions driven by a set of shared principles, coupled with open lines of communication, will serve a board well - ensuring it can proactively and effectively address problems and take action with conviction, appropriately balancing and responding to internal and external pressures.

July 1, 2008 Agenda

Executive & Director Pay Design

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