The Conference Board

2023 Recession Could Last 3 Quarters
The Economy

2023 Recession Could Last 3 Quarters

That's the prediction of The Conference Board. But some economists project the U.S. will avoid a contraction in GDP altogether.
By Vincent Ryan | January 25, 2023
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Political Activity: Reducing a Company’s Risk Profile
Workplace Issues

Political Activity: Reducing a Company’s Risk Profile

"Companies are being asked to engage on more issues, through more mechanisms, and at more levels of government than ever before."
By Vincent Ryan | March 25, 2021
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Leading U.S. Indicators Point to Continued Growth
The Economy

Leading U.S. Indicators Point to Continued Growth

The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators rose 0.5% in December, it's largest jump since April 2016.
By Vincent Ryan | January 26, 2017
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Consumer Optimism Continues Post-Election Surge
The Economy

Consumer Optimism Continues Post-Election Surge

The Conference Board's index rose to 113.7 in December from an upwardly revised 109.4 in November, topping the July 2007 high of 111.9.
By Matthew Heller | December 28, 2016
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Labor-Market Index Suggests Continued Growth
The Economy

Labor-Market Index Suggests Continued Growth

The Conference Board said Tuesday its employment trends index increased to 128.82 last month from 127.64 in July.
By Matthew Heller | September 9, 2015
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Signs of a Second-Quarter Rebound?
The Economy

Signs of a Second-Quarter Rebound?

Orders for durable goods declined at a seasonally adjusted 0.5% in April, but excluding the transportation sector the numbers showed signs of life.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 26, 2015
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CEO Firings Drop to Lowest Level Since 2005
Leadership

CEO Firings Drop to Lowest Level Since 2005

Less than 16% of CEO turnover was due to dismissal in 2014, says The Conference Board.
By Matthew Heller | April 14, 2015
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Consumer Sentiment Wavers
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Wavers

A five-point drop in the University of Michigan survey means lower consumer spending could last for awhile.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 13, 2015
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Time to Put HR under a Microscope?
Workplace Issues

Time to Put HR under a Microscope?

A number of converging forces may offer good reason to rethink some of your people-related practices.
By David McCann | November 17, 2011
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