Joshua Kazdin

Joshua Kazdin

Investor

A Signal Worth Saluting: Who You Hire Matters

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The results of hiring high quality, skilled workers can impact several business functions for companies. But is there added potential for talent acquisition strategies to lead to positive social outcomes and improved financial results? BlackRock’s systematic investment experts break down the possible implications of hiring more veterans on organizational excellence, social dynamics, and long-term results.

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From droughts and wildfires to storms and flooding, our health, lives, and livelihoods increasingly are subject to adverse climate events. As the world continues to reckon with climate change, two types of climate risk have emerged: transition risk and physical risk. Transition risk focuses on the effect of companies on the environment. Investment research within this area focuses on the risks and opportunities arising from the transition to a lower carbon global economy.

Stakeholder capitalism: the sustainability of corporate value

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As companies pursue long-term success, there’s a growing focus surrounding the relationships that they foster across a range of stakeholders. What does this dynamic mean for the future of investing and indicators of company performance that go beyond traditional financial metrics? BlackRock’s systematic experts discuss how they use a data-driven approach to identify characteristics that seek to benefit both shareholders and stakeholders in pursuit of durable investment opportunities.