Economy
YOUR Outlook for 2012
ExpertCEO members shared their expectations for the year ahead, in terms of revenue growth, hiring, spending, and financing. Survey results suggest optimism, with 80% predicting top line increases, 56% planning to...
CEO Survey Suggests Optimism re 2012
A late Q4 survey shows CEOs of small-medium size businesses expect revenue growth and improved profit in 2012, though only 40% think the U.S. economy will rebound. 94% expect to maintain or increase their workforce...
Good News for CEOs re Hard Times
New research suggests a CEO's career path and management style are affected by the economy. Those who face difficult economic conditions early on reach the top faster (but are paid less).
CEOs (Moderately) Optimistic re 2012
Fortune surveyed execs and entrepreneurs about their outlook for 2012. Most expect revenue growth, with 94% expecting their workforce to hold steady or grow. Expected strength in North America was...
Best Business Books of 2011
strategy&business recently published its annual list of this year's best business books. Whether your focus is management, marketing, economics, leadership, or strategy, an esteemed panel of experts has selected a...
Start-up Hiring Stronger
Despite persistent, high unemployment nationwide, start-ups and small company hiring is picking up. Firms with 500 or fewer employees have added 60k jobs/month since March, while larger companies' hiring is flat....
CEOs: Concerned But Bullish
Recent Young Presidents Organization (YPO) survey results suggest their members' confidence in the global outlook is declining, yet participants continue to be optimistic about their own prospects. Is this...
CEO Doom and Gloom
CEO confidence is eroding, according to Chief Executive's September survey. More than 20% expect to see a decline in profit, capital expenditures and hiring over the next year. What about YOU?
CEOs: Washington Matters
Understanding the connections between federal policy and the company you run is essential, says the author of this NYT piece urging engagement in the political process. Do YOU have a relationship with your elected...
Recession Continues for Small Firms
Tight credit, rising costs and still-slow growth have limited hiring on the part of small businesses, according to recent data. For the foreseeable, expect more of same, say many company owners. Is this what YOU a...
Too Good to Miss
The New York Times best-seller, Too Big to Fail, told the story of the recent financial meltdown in a compelling way. Now, HBO has produced a terrific made-for-TV movie version that's highly entertaining AND...
CEOs Hot to Hire
A recent Business Roundtable CEO survey is the most optimistic in 8 years, with 52% of executives anticipating hiring over the enxt six months, while 62% expect increases in capital spending. How about YOU?
What Should Egypt Do?
Beyond political freedom, Egypt needs to create economic opportunity. This thoughtful piece explores paths Egypt might take to propel growth and meet the population challenge, as they diversify from oil and tourism...
CEOs Optimism re 2011
The Q4 survey of CEOs by Business Roundtable showed optimism about projected sales, investment, and hiring--at the highest level since Q106. Nearly half the 137 respondents expect to increase their payrolls in...
Consumer Confidence Slips
The Conference Board's September survey of consumer confidence shows attitudes have worsened since August. Respondents were more negative about employment prospects, as well as more pessimistic about the short-term...
The Economy: Cautious Optimism
51% of executives surveyed by McKinsey believe the economy is recovering. Most expect profits to rise this year, and 38% expect to hire by year-end--the greatest percentage since the crisis. But the optimists have...
'Wicked Problem' of Recovery
UPS CEO Scott Davis spoke recently to an audience at Wharton about the 'good old days' (before the Great Recession) and how he's led his organization through the subsequent turbulence.
CEOs Vs. Politicians
Former CEOs are increasingly running for high public office. Financial resources help these business executives to win elections, but do the skills of a corporate leader or entrepreneur translate ...
Private Company M&A Outlook
Grant Thornton's M&A outlook 2010 contains some encouraging signs. More than 1/4 of those responding in this global survey are planning acquisitions. Nearly 2/3 believe the economy has begun to o...
The Price is Right
As the economy recovers, attention will increasingly be turning to pricing. The authors of this article recently appearing in Sloan Mgt. Review argue that companies should compete on ...
