New Poll Shows CHROs More Optimistic Than CEOs For 2021, Except In Hiring
America’s HR chiefs are more confident than CEOs about prospects for business in the year ahead—with one very big area of difference.
America’s HR chiefs are more confident than CEOs about prospects for business in the year ahead—with one very big area of difference.
Despite some high-profile layoffs, a tight market for top talent will keep chief executives’ focus on the workforce, a new poll finds.
The CEO Confidence Index continued its decline into September, falling to 4.88 out of a possible 10. The Index hasn’t been this low since September 2010’s 4.85. Most CEOs predict a stagnant year, and around one quarter of CEOs expect to see a decrease in profits and capital expenditures.
Amid historic inflation, choked supply chains, rising interest rates and an unending battle for talent, CEOs are increasingly worried about the year ahead.
Clearly, CEO confidence has been affected by the negative economic reports of late, including flat or reduced U.S. job growth, GDP and manufacturing output. Some economic forecasters are
The CEO Confidence Index, Chief Executive‘s monthly gauge of CEOs’ expectations for business conditions over the next 12 months, remained flat in May, recording a 0.1% increase and landing at 6.16 out of a possible 10.
Chief Executive’s March CEO Confidence Index poll shows equal proportions of CEOs now forecasting improving and deteriorating business conditions for the year ahead.
After taking a slight step backward in February, CEO confidence ratings surged in March, to 7.41, up 6.0% from 6.99 in February, and up 4.8% from 7.07 in January.
Good news: Manufacturing CEOs feel that business conditions are improving.
The closer we come to the election, the more skittish CEOs become about future business.
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
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