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Large Employers Hesitant About Vax Mandate

Risk & Compliance

Large Employers Hesitant About Vax Mandate

“The majority of employers are really in wait-and-see-mode" amid legal challenges to the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine rule.

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2021

Workers Feeling More Hopeful About Jobs

Workers Feeling More Hopeful About Jobs

The NY Fed says the proportion of individuals who reported searching for a job in the past four weeks increased to 24.0% from 19.6% in July 2020.

By Matthew Heller | September 7, 2021

Most U.S. Employers to Require COVID-19 Vaccination

Risk & Compliance

Most U.S. Employers to Require COVID-19 Vaccination

A Willis Towers Watson survey finds that 52% of companies plan to require employees to be vaccinated by year end.

By Matthew Heller | September 1, 2021

Most Companies Struggling to Hire Workers

Most Companies Struggling to Hire Workers

“Employers are in the middle of an intense war for talent that’s not likely to let up anytime soon."

By Matthew Heller | August 26, 2021

Small Business Optimism Declines in July

Small Business Optimism Declines in July

“Small business owners are losing confidence in the strength of the economy and expect a slowdown in job creation."

By Matthew Heller | August 10, 2021

Executive Optimism Hits Three-Year High

Executive Optimism Hits Three-Year High

“What we’re seeing is a broad expectation that things will really open up in the second half of the year."

By Matthew Heller | June 3, 2021

CFOs See Silver Linings to Coronavirus Crisis

CFOs See Silver Linings to Coronavirus Crisis

Grant Thornton reports that more than 60% of CFOs cited improved flexible and remote work environments as an upside of the pandemic.

By Matthew Heller | March 31, 2021

Stimulus Checks, Vaccines Fuel Executive Optimism

Stimulus Checks, Vaccines Fuel Executive Optimism

An AICPA survey finds "a resurgent sense of optimism about the economy overall, despite the deep pain that remains in key sectors and industries."

By Matthew Heller | March 4, 2021

CFOs of Middle Market Firms See Recovery in 2021

CFOs of Middle Market Firms See Recovery in 2021

"For some companies, growth may mean a return to pre-pandemic financial performance, but most believe the deepest hardship is over."

By Matthew Heller | January 12, 2021

Execs Fear Harm Without Further Economic Aid

Execs Fear Harm Without Further Economic Aid

But even amid the current surge in COVID-19 cases, an AICPA survey found executives had an improved outlook on the U.S. economy.

By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2020

Banks Wary of Fed’s Main Street Loan Program

Credit & Capital

Banks Wary of Fed’s Main Street Loan Program

Loan officers cited the financial condition of borrowers and overly restrictive terms for not approving loans under the key pandemic relief plan.

By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2020

Business Optimism Rebounds From Virus Shock

Business Optimism Rebounds From Virus Shock

"We’re digging out of a very deep hole of pessimism. Comparisons are still tracking with the years immediately following the Great Recession."

By Matthew Heller | September 3, 2020

Small Businesses See Recession as ‘Short-Lived’

Small Businesses See Recession as ‘Short-Lived’

A closely-watched survey found small business optimism over the economy rebounded last month after a record plunge in March.

By Matthew Heller | June 9, 2020

Cyber Incidents Ranked as No. 1 Business Risk

Risk Management

Cyber Incidents Ranked as No. 1 Business Risk

Allianz says its latest risk survey shows "cyber risk and climate change are two significant challenges that companies need to watch closely."

By Matthew Heller | January 14, 2020

Governance Survey Grades Companies With C+

Risk & Compliance

Governance Survey Grades Companies With C+

Only 16% of public companies included in the new American Corporate Governance Index scored A- or better.

By Matthew Heller | December 12, 2019