article thumbnail

Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

The profound impact of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a centerpiece of the stewardship of these organizations; sustained and effective social response and problem solving requires diverse and inclusive governance. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively. We’ll go through a skill set matrix.

Ireland 83
article thumbnail

What Are the Top Governance Challenges for Hospital Boards?

Board Effect

Ongoing financial pressures and legislative uncertainty are contributing issues to the top governance challenges for hospital boards of directors. Boards must evaluate their risks related to their balance sheets and employee retirement asset pools. Governance Challenges Facing Children’s Hospitals.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

WP Engine passes $100M in revenue and secures $250M investment from Silver Lake

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

That revenue is in on 75,000 customers, earned through the hard work of 500 employees across six offices on three continents. Of course a nice chunk is primary capital, i.e. for the company balance sheet, to invest in growth initiatives, security and quality, and advancing our existing strategic priorities through acceleration and de-risking.

Engineer 152
article thumbnail

2022 Predictions

Eric Friedman

4/ Streaming equity – venture funds + employee stock becomes more liquid. The calculus is that if the stock is going to be worth a fortune, they are better off paying for expertise early vs. take a risk on early full time employees risking option pool, culture fit, and ramp time. cash + stock vs. FTEs. 3/ Apple acquires Peloton.

article thumbnail

Why GE’s Jeff Immelt Lost His Job – Disruption and Activist Investors

Steve Blank

With refrains of “unlock hidden value” and “increase shareholder value,” and powered by over $120 billion in assets , activist investors like Trian look for companies like GE (or Procter and Gamble) that have a share price which is underperforming relative to its peers (or those with large amounts of cash on their balance sheets).

article thumbnail

30 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Major Accomplishments In 2021

Hearpreneur

Personally, I’m proud of the way I prioritize my health and that of my employees this year. Aside from protecting our health, this also provided me and my employees with more time with our families and less of a commute. 9- Empowered employees. We had a great year from a balance sheet standpoint.

article thumbnail

Audit Committee Responsibilities for a Nonprofit Board

Board Effect

Since the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), there’s been a greater focus on sound governance principles for all types of organizations. The financial expert on the audit committee should be able to identify balance sheet risks and understand revenue recognition issues.