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May 8, 2008

The Leading Index for Korea Declined 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Korea declined 0.2 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in March.

May 7, 2008

The Leading Index for the U.K Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index for the U.K increased 0.1 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in March.

May 6, 2008

The Leading Index for Japan Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Japan increased 0.1 percent, and the coincident index decreased 0.8 percent in March.

May 5, 2008

Few US Companies Are Effectively Dealing with Language Limitations of Foreign Workers
More companies would provide english language training if it would increase productivity.

May 2, 2008

U.S. Economic Highlights
U.S. Economic Highlights for the Week Ahead

Apr. 30, 2008

A Certification Standard Has Not Emerged In Emergency Preparedness Plans, Says The Conference Board
The majority of U.S. companies have a formal, written plan for emergency preparedness, but a widely adopted certification standard for such plans does not exist yet.

Apr. 30, 2008

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Fall Sharply in April
Online advertised vacancies dropped by 715,100 from April 2007 to April 2008.

Apr. 29, 2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Continues to Deteriorate
The Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined sharply in March, fell further in April. The Index now stands at 62.3.

Apr. 28, 2008

The Leading Index for Australia Declined 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Australia declined 0.2 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in February.

Apr. 24, 2008

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Declines
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index declined two points in March. The Index now stands at 19, down from 29 a year ago.

Apr. 24, 2008

Your Brain at Work: New Wellness Resource
The Conference Board announces the publication of Your Brain at Work: Making the Science of Cognitive Fitness Work for You

Apr. 22, 2008

The Leading Index for Germany Declined 0.9 Percent
The leading index for Germany declined 0.9 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in February.

Apr. 21, 2008

The Leading Index for France Declined 0.3 Percent
The leading index for France declined 0.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in February.

Apr. 18, 2008

The Conference Board To Hold Asia-Pacific HR Week in Hong Kong Next Week
The Conference Board will launch its Asia-Pacific Human Resources Week 2008, holding a forum, conference and workshop in Hong Kong in quick succession around the key theme of "Linking People, Strategy and Performance".

Apr. 17, 2008

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index increased slightly in March, following five consecutive monthly declines.

Apr. 15, 2008

The Conference Board Names General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Sophia A. Muirhead has been named General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at The Conference Board, Inc.

Apr. 15, 2008

The Leading Index for Mexico Increased 1.1 Percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 1.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in February.

Apr. 14, 2008

CEO Confidence Declines Again, The Conference Board Reports
This is the fourth consecutive decline, and the lowest level since the final quarter of 2000.

Apr. 10, 2008

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Spain increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in February.

Apr. 10, 2008

More Companies are Creating Programs to Help Alleviate Worldwide HIV/AIDS Epidemic
The study builds on a 1997 report on the corporate response to this dilemma.

Apr. 10, 2008

The Leading Index for Korea Declined 1.3 Percent
The leading index for Korea declined 1.3 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.4 percent in February.

Apr. 9, 2008

Obesity Costs U.S. Companies as Much as $45 Billion a Year, The Conference Board Reports
A new report examines the financial and ethical questions surrounding whether, and how, U.S. companies should address the obesity epidemic.

Apr. 9, 2008

The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 0.3 Percent
The leading index for the U.K declined 0.3 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in February.

Apr. 9, 2008

The Conference Board Comments on Today's WEF Global Information Technology Report
Bart van Ark comments on today's World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report

Apr. 8, 2008

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Japan decreased 0.2 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent in February.

Apr. 4, 2008

The Conference Board to Discontinue Help-Wanted Print Advertising Index
The focus will be on Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series and other measures in development.

Apr. 1, 2008

Indian Firms Slowly Embrace Enterprise Risk Management
A new Conference Board report examines risk management in India.

Mar. 31, 2008

Study Finds Curriculums and Training Programs Are Not Keeping Pace with Current Workforce Attitudes
Creativity is at the top of the minds of educators and employers.

Mar. 31, 2008

Online Advertised Vacancies Post First Annual Decline in March
Online advertised vacancies fell slightly by 21,200 from March 2007 to March 2008 — the first over-the-year decline since this series began in May 2005.

Mar. 27, 2008

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — dipped one point in February. The Index now stands at 21, down nine points from a year ago.

Mar. 26, 2008

The Leading Index for Australia Declined 0.3 Percent
The leading index for Australia declined 0.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in January

Mar. 25, 2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines Almost 12 Points
Consumer expectations decline to a 35-year low.

Mar. 20, 2008

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.3 Percent
The U.S. leading index decreased 0.3 percent, the coincident index remained unchanged and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in February.

Mar. 19, 2008

The Leading Index for Germany Declined 1.1 Percent
The leading index for Germany declined 1.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.4 percent in January.

Mar. 18, 2008

The Conference Board Governance Center Issues a Report on Hedge Fund Activism
The Conference Board Governance Center convened a Working Group on Hedge Fund Activism which will release a set of proposed recommendations.

Mar. 18, 2008

The Leading Index for France Declined 0.6 Percent
The leading index for France declined 0.6 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in January.

Mar. 13, 2008

The Leading Index for Mexico Declined 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Mexico declined 0.1 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent in January.

Mar. 12, 2008

Bart van Ark Succeeds Gail Fosler as Chief Economist, The Conference Board
Van Ark, a Dutch national, becomes the first non-U.S. chief economist in The Conference Board's 92-year history.

Mar. 12, 2008

The Leading Index for Spain Declined 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Spain declined 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in January.

Mar. 11, 2008

The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 0.2 Percent
The leading index for the U.K declined 0.2 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in January.

Mar. 10, 2008

The Leading Index for Korea Declined 0.7 Percent
The leading index for Korea declined 0.7 percent and the coincident index declined 0.2 percent in January.

Mar. 6, 2008

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 0.4 Percent
The leading index for Japan decreased 0.4 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.2 percent in January.

Mar. 3, 2008

Online Job Ads Continued Slowdown in February
February 2008 showed 3 percent growth over February 2007, smallest annual growth rate since this series began in May 2005.

Feb. 28, 2008

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — dipped one point in January. The Index now stands at 21. It was 31 one year ago.

Feb. 27, 2008

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.2 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in December.

Feb. 26, 2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines 12 Points
The Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in January, fell sharply in February; the Index now stands at 75.0.

Feb. 21, 2008

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.1 Percent
The U.S. leading index decreased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index remained unchanged in January.

Feb. 21, 2008

The Conference Board Will Hold Webcast On China’s Economic Outlook February 26 at 10 AM
Presenters include Gail Fosler, The Conference Board President and Chief Economist, and Pieter Bottelier, Professor, China Studies, Johns Hopkins.

Feb. 20, 2008

Recession Unlikely, Housing Sector Correction Nearly Over
Despite continuing turmoil in the housing and financial markets, a U.S. recession is not imminent.

Feb. 20, 2008

The Leading Index for Germany Remained Unchanged
The leading index for Germany remained unchanged and the coincident index remained unchanged in December.

Feb. 20, 2008

Online Tax Filing Continues to Grow
Consumers are more comfortable filing taxes online, compared to other financial transactions.

Feb. 19, 2008

The Leading Index for France Declined 0.5 Percent
The leading index for France declined 0.5 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in December.

Feb. 19, 2008

Conference Board, European Central Bank, Banque de France Host Meeting on Wealth Creation in Dynamic
Recent good economic times in Europe are the result of global cyclical trends, not structural change, and will likely subside as global growth moderates.

Feb. 14, 2008

The Leading Index for Mexico Declined 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Mexico declined 0.2 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in December.

Feb. 14, 2008

Corporate Pension Plans Are Being Reevaluated, The Conference Board Reports in New Analysis
Can continuing changes in pension management provide a secure retirement?

Feb. 13, 2008

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Spain increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in December.

Feb. 12, 2008

Employee Codes of Practice Are Vital For Dealings With Third Parties, Says The Conference Board
The most common method for handling third party ethics and compliance issues is to adopt and stick to a code of practice or policies that governs the manner in which a company’s own employees deal with third parties.

Feb. 7, 2008

The Leading Index for Korea Declined 0.9 Percent
The leading index for Korea declined 0.9 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in December.

Feb. 6, 2008

The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 0.4 Percent
The leading index for the U.K declined 0.4 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in December.

Feb. 5, 2008

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 0.4 Percent
The leading index for Japan decreased 0.4 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent in December.

Jan. 31, 2008

Corporate Contributions Rise Again
Total corporate contributions in the U.S. and abroad amounted to $10.2 billion in 2006, up from $9.8 billion in 2005, The Conference Board reports.

Jan. 31, 2008

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Inches Up
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – inched up one point in December. The Index now stands at 22. It was 33 one year ago.

Jan. 30, 2008

January Job Vacancy Data Points Towards More Labor Market Slowing
Online ads in the second week of January rebounded to pre-holiday levels but not enough to completely offset seasonal declines during the holidays.

Jan. 29, 2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines in January
The Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved moderately in December, gave back the gain in January; the Index now stands at 87.9.

Jan. 29, 2008

The Conference Board to Provide eePulse’s ‘Leadership Pulse,’ a Web-Based Management Tool
The Conference Board and eePulse, Inc. will offer a new, real-time management tool that measures, analyzes, and benchmarks employee attitudes, knowledge, and engagement.

Jan. 24, 2008

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.8 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.8 percent and the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in November.

Jan. 22, 2008

The Leading Index for Germany Remained Unchanged
The leading index for Germany remained unchanged and the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent in November.

Jan. 18, 2008

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.2 Percent
The U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index increased 0.4 percent in December.

Jan. 17, 2008

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Spain increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in November.

Jan. 16, 2008

The Leading Index for Mexico Increased 0.7 Percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 0.7 percent and the coincident index increased 0.4 percent in November.

Jan. 15, 2008

Despite Weakness in the Economy, U.S. Productivity Growth Will Accelerate This Year, Says New Report
Recession concerns and the credit crunch cloud the U.S. economic outlook for 2008, but U.S. productivity growth will accelerate to 1.7% this year, while Japan's rate will pick up to 1.9%, according to the latest annual productivity report from The Confere

Jan. 15, 2008

CEO Confidence Declines Again, The Conference Board Reports
Chief Executives' Confidence at Seven-Year Low

Jan. 15, 2008

The Leading Index for France Remained Unchanged
The leading index for France remained unchanged and the coincident index remained unchanged in November.

Jan. 15, 2008

Tortorici Named The Conference Board's Director, Communications
In Tortorici's new capacity, he will be responsible for managing communications and PR activities for The Conference Board's worldwide economics and management research programs.

Jan. 10, 2008

The Leading Index for Korea Increased 0.5 Percent
The leading index for Korea increased 0.5 percent, while the coincident index declined 0.2 percent in November.

Jan. 9, 2008

The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 0.3 Percent
The leading index for the U.K declined 0.3 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in November.

Jan. 9, 2008

The Leading Index for Japan Remained Unchanged
The leading index for Japan remained unchanged, while the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in November.

Jan. 2, 2008

Annual Growth Rate of Advertised Job Vacancies Continues to Slow, The Conference Board Reports
Online advertised vacancies are down 13% over the month due to seasonality.

Dec. 31, 2007

The Conference Board Finds That CEOs Have a Lot of Financial Interest in Common with Their Sharehold
While CEOs have frequently come under fire for not acting in the interest of shareholders, this year's study of top executive compensation by The Conference Board finds that CEOs of the largest companies actually have a substantial amount of "skin in the

Dec. 28, 2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
The Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – dipped one point in November; the Index now stands at 21.

Dec. 27, 2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Improves Moderately in December
The Consumer Confidence Index, which had been declining since the summer, posted a slight increase in December; the Index now stands at 88.6.

Dec. 20, 2007

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased Sharply for the Second Consecutive Month
The U.S. leading index decreased 0.4 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in November.

Dec. 20, 2007

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.9 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.9 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in October.

Dec. 19, 2007

The Leading Index for Germany Increased 0.6 Percent
The leading index for Germany increased 0.6 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.2 percent in October.

Dec. 17, 2007

The Leading Index for Mexico increased 1.3 percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 1.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in October.

Dec. 17, 2007

The Conference Board Launches Mature Workforce Employer-Practices Locator
This is a one-stop national resource highlighting employer actions in response to the aging workforce.

Dec. 13, 2007

Reinventing An Aging Workforce From a Negative to a Strategic Business Opportunity
Despite warnings of disaster tied to the impending retirement of the first wave of baby boomers, smart companies can actually benefit from this change in the workforce says a new report from The Conference Board.

Dec. 13, 2007

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.3 Percent
The leading index for Spain increased 0.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in October.

Dec. 13, 2007

Free Shipping, Returns and Special Deals Attract Online Holiday Shoppers
More bargain hunters are on the prowl this year.

Dec. 12, 2007

The Leading Index for France Increased 0.3 Percent
The leading index for France increased 0.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in October.

Dec. 11, 2007

The Leading Index for Korea Increased 2.3 Percent
The leading index for Korea increased 2.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.5 percent in October.

Dec. 10, 2007

The Leading Index for the U.K Increased 0.2 Percent
The leading index for the U.K increased 0.2 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in October

Dec. 6, 2007

Recommendations on How Boards of Directors Can Safeguard Corporate Reputation Issued
Corporate reputation is increasingly able to either generate or rapidly destroy shareholder value concludes a report released today by The Conference Board.

Dec. 6, 2007

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Japan decreased 0.2 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.5 percent in October.

Dec. 5, 2007

Exelon Corporation, Northrop Grumman And Procter & Gamble Receive Presidential Award
10th Annual Ron Brown Award Winners were announced at a White House ceremony.

Dec. 4, 2007

Companies Increasingly Focusing on the Risk of Third-Party Misconduct
Global companies are increasingly confronting a difficult balancing act between the need for partners in highly competitive global markets and the growing external pressures for high standards of business conduct from governments and others.

Dec. 3, 2007

China's Turbo Growth Not Sustainable Because of Growing Economic Imbalances
Facing the world’s largest trade surplus, China's exceptionally high growth is creating serious national and international economic imbalances and is unlikely to be sustained, concludes a report by The Conference Board.

Dec. 3, 2007

China's Productivity Boom is Enabling it to Compete Effectively With World's Most Advanced Economies
While Chinese firms still operate at productivity levels well below their foreign counterparts, they made startling progress in the early years of this decade, according to a new report by The Conference Board.

Dec. 3, 2007

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Dip in November, The Conference Board Reports
Online advertised vacancies are up less than 10% over the year.

Nov. 30, 2007

The Conference Board 2008 Economic Calendar of Release Dates - Help Wanted Online
The Conference Board announced today the 2008 release dates for the U.S. Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.

Nov. 29, 2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – dipped one point in October. The Index now stands at 23. It was 29 one year ago.

Nov. 29, 2007

Report Reveals Scope for U.S. to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
According to a report released today by McKinsey & Co. and The Conference Board, the United States could reduce projected 2030 emissions of greenhouse gases by between one-third to one-half at manageable costs to the economy and without requiring big chan

Nov. 27, 2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines
The Consumer Confidence Index, which has been declining since the summer, declined further in November. The Index now stands at 87.3 (1985=100), down from 95.2 in October.

Nov. 21, 2007

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.5 Percent
The U.S. leading index decreased 0.5 percent, the coincident index remained unchanged and the lagging index increased 0.3 percent in October.

Nov. 20, 2007

The Leading Index for Germany Declined 1.0 Percent
The leading index for Germany declined 1.0 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in September.

Nov. 20, 2007

Consumers in a Festive Mood as the Holiday Season Approaches, The Conference Board Reports
U.S. Households Expected to Spend More on Christmas Gifts than Last Year

Nov. 20, 2007

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.5 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.5 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in September.

Nov. 19, 2007

The Conference Board 2008 Economic Calendar of Release Dates
The Conference Board announced today the 2008 release dates for the U.S. Leading Economic Indicators.

Nov. 15, 2007

The Leading Index for Mexico Increased 0.8 Percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 0.8 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in September.

Nov. 14, 2007

Corporate Boards Increasingly Driving Enterprise Risk Management
A study by The Conference Board shows that more work needs to be done; North America is lagging in ERM implementation.

Nov. 14, 2007

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Spain increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in September.

Nov. 13, 2007

The Leading Index for France Increased 0.2 Percent
The leading index for France increased 0.2 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in September.

Nov. 12, 2007

The Leading Index for Korea Increased 0.6 Percent
The leading index for Korea increased 0.6 percent, while the coincident index remained unchanged in September.

Nov. 8, 2007

More Americans Have Discretionary Income
Total discretionary income now tops $1.7 trillion, according to a report from The Conference Board.

Nov. 8, 2007

The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 0.1 Percent
The leading index for the U.K declined 0.1 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in September.

Nov. 6, 2007

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 1.3 Percent
The leading index for Japan decreased 1.3 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.3 percent in September.

Nov. 5, 2007

The Conference Board Names New CFO
The Conference Board announced today that James H. Slamp has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Nov. 2, 2007

The Role of the Chief Operating Officer Is Transforming Radically in Corporate America
The position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) in leading corporations is being transformed.

Nov. 1, 2007

The Conference Board and Duke University Team for a Unique Global Offshoring Research Project
The Conference Board is going to form a research working group on achieving global strategic sourcing.

Oct. 31, 2007

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Dip in October, The Conference Board Reports
The decline in October is partly seasonal.

Oct. 30, 2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines Again
The Consumer Confidence Index, which has been declining since August, fell further in October; the Index now stands at 95.6.

Oct. 30, 2007

Diversity Expert Toni Riccardi Joins The Conference Board
Toni L. Riccardi, noted diversity practitioner, has been named Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer.

Oct. 30, 2007

The Conference Board 2008 Economic Calendar of Release Dates
The Conference Board announced today the 2008 release dates for three economic indicators.

Oct. 29, 2007

Douglas R. Conant Elected Chairman of The Conference Board
The outgoing chairman is Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Oct. 25, 2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Inches Up
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – increased one point in September. The Index now stands at 24. It was 29 one year ago.

Oct. 25, 2007

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.7 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.7 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in August.

Oct. 24, 2007

The Leading Index for Germany Declined 0.8 Percent
The leading index for Germany declined 0.8 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in August.

Oct. 23, 2007

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.3 Percent
Both the leading index and coincident index for Spain increased by 0.3 percent in August.

Oct. 22, 2007

The Conference Board Names Gail Fosler President
Fosler takes on an expanded role.

Oct. 18, 2007

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Increased 0.3 Percent
The U.S. leading index increased 0.3 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.5 percent in September.

Oct. 17, 2007

The Leading Index for France Increased by 0.1 Percent
The leading index for France increased by 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased by 0.2 percent in August.

Oct. 16, 2007

The Leading Index for Mexico Declined 0.3 Percent
The leading index for Mexico declined 0.3 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in August.

Oct. 15, 2007

More Consumers are Watching TV Broadcasts Online
Most users cite personal convenience and avoiding commercials as major reasons for online viewing.

Oct. 12, 2007

Job Seekers Continue to Shift Towards the Internet
The Internet has become the most popular method of job searching.

Oct. 11, 2007

The Leading Index for Korea Declined 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Korea declined 0.1 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.5 percent in August.

Oct. 10, 2007

The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 0.2 Percent
The leading index for the U.K declined 0.2 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in August.

Oct. 9, 2007

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 0.7 Percent
The leading index for Japan decreased 0.7 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in August.

Oct. 5, 2007

CEO Confidence Declines Further
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had declined to 45 in the second quarter of 2007, edged down to 44 in the third quarter.

Oct. 4, 2007

Excellence of Execution is Top Concern for CEOs Worldwide According to New Study
Sustained and steady top-line growth drops to second.

Oct. 2, 2007

Business, Education, Community Groups Must Collaborate to Improve Workforce Readiness
Workforce readiness problems need to be fixed today so that the future is brighter.

Oct. 2, 2007

The Conference Board Issues Guide for Managers on Speaking with Mature Workers About Retirement
Legal and management issues are analyzed in this Guide.

Oct. 1, 2007

Online Job Ads Up in September, The Conference Board Reports
Healthcare professional and technical workers remain in high demand.

Sept. 27, 2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – declined two points in August. The Index now stands at 23. It was 29 one year ago.

Sept. 25, 2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines Again
The Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in August, fell further in September; the Index now stands at 99.8, down from 105.6 in August.

Sept. 25, 2007

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.3 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in July.

Sept. 24, 2007

The Leading Index for Germany Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Germany increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in July.

Sept. 20, 2007

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.6 Percent
The U.S. leading index decreased 0.6 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index increased 0.3 percent in August.

Sept. 18, 2007

The Leading Index for Mexico Increased 1.1 Percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 1.1 percent, while the coincident index remained unchanged in July.

Sept. 17, 2007

The Leading Index For Spain Increased 0.4 Percent
The leading index for Spain increased 0.4 percent and the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in July.

Sept. 13, 2007

The Leading Index for France Increased by 0.1 Percent
The leading index for France increased by 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased by 0.2 percent in July.

Sept. 12, 2007

Companies Struggle to Accommodate Employees' Religions
The Conference Board Review explores how expression of religion in the workplace often challenges businesses to find appropriate solutions to employees' requests.

Sept. 12, 2007

Dr. Carolyn Brancato of The Conference Board Named to The Directorship 100
The Directorship 100 recognizes the people and institutions that are shaping agendas in boardrooms across America.

Sept. 12, 2007

The Leading Index for Korea Increased 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Korea increased 0.2 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.4 percent in July.

Sept. 11, 2007

The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 0.2 Percent
The leading index for the U.K declined 0.2 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in July.

Sept. 10, 2007

More Companies Are Using Virtual Worlds
Virtual worlds are emerging fast on the business landscape, but few companies have developed strategies to deal with them.

Sept. 6, 2007

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 1.1 Percent
The leading index for Japan decreased 1.1 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent in July.

Sept. 5, 2007

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Virtually Unchanged In August, The Conference Board Reports
Advertised vacancies rose slightly by 0.5% for the month of August.

Aug. 30, 2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – dipped one point in July. The Index now stands at 25. It was 31 one year ago.

Aug. 28, 2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Retreats
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had surged in July, gave back all of the gain in August. The Index now stands at 105.0 (1985=100), down from 111.9 in July.

Aug. 27, 2007

The Leading Index For Australia Increased 0.4 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.4 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in June.

Aug. 23, 2007

The Leading Index For Germany Increased 0.6 Percent
The leading index for Germany increased 0.6 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in June.

Aug. 22, 2007

The Leading Index For Spain Declined 0.3 Percent
The leading index for Spain declined 0.3 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in June.

Aug. 20, 2007

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Increased 0.4 Percent
The U.S. leading index increased 0.4 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index also increased 0.2 percent in July.

Aug. 16, 2007

The Leading Index for Mexico Increased 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in June.

Aug. 15, 2007

The Leading Index for France Declined 0.1 Percent
The leading index for France declined 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in June.

Aug. 14, 2007

The Conference Board Explains Why Companies Must Keep Reorganizing
Lack of employee engagement and increased bureaucracy are signs of trouble, according to a report by The Conference Board.

Aug. 14, 2007

Korea Leading Index Increased Slightly In June
The leading index for Korea increased 0.2 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.5 percent in June.

Aug. 13, 2007

The UK Leading Index Increased Slightly Again In June
The leading and coincident indexes for the U.K increased 0.2 percent in June.

Aug. 9, 2007

The Leading Index for Japan Increased 1.3 Percent
The leading index for Japan increased 1.3 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in June.

Aug. 6, 2007

The Conference Board Issues Corporate Governance Handbook 2007
The new Corporate Governance Handbook 2007: Legal Standards and Board Practices is an up-to-date compendium organized by the variety of functions in the director's job description.

Aug. 1, 2007

The Conference Board Says Corporate Giving Programs Need to Align with Business Needs
The challenge of instituting global giving was mentioned most frequently as the single biggest new issue to be addressed in 2007.

July 31, 2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Climbs to a Six-Year High
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had dipped in June, rebounded in July. The Index now stands at 112.6.

July 30, 2007

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Take a Seasonal Dip in July, The Conference Board Reports
The July volume of online vacancies reflects the impact of the July 4th holiday.

July 26, 2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – dipped one point in June. The Index now stands at 26. It was 32 one year ago.

July 24, 2007

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.2 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in May.

July 23, 2007

Luxury Consumers Around The World Are Very Similar
Value is placed on freedom to experience rather than on possessions.

July 23, 2007

The Leading Index for Germany Increased 0.3 Percent
The leading index for Germany increased 0.3 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in May.

July 19, 2007

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.3 Percent
The U.S. leading index decreased 0.3 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.5 percent in June.

July 18, 2007

The Leading Index for Mexico Increased 0.7 Percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 0.7 percent and the coincident index increased 0.5 percent in May.

July 17, 2007

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.6 Percent
Both the leading and coincident indexes for Spain increased 0.6 percent in May.

July 17, 2007

The Conference Board Says U.S. Economy Rebounding
After a very long wait, long-term Treasury bond yields have begun to reflect a better outlook for the U.S. economy and the prospect that the next move in the federal funds rate will be up.

July 13, 2007

UK Leading Index Increases Slightly, The Conference Board Reports
The U.K increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in May.

July 12, 2007

France Leading Index Declines Slightly, The Conference Board reports
The leading index for France declined 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in May.

July 12, 2007

Small-to-Midsize Firms Often Form Alliances to Kickstart Growth
The Conference Board Finds that Partnerships Between Smaller and Larger Companies are Often Fraught with Risk

July 11, 2007

CEO Confidence Declines, The Conference Board Reports
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence fell to 45 in the second quarter.

July 11, 2007

Korea Leading Index Increases, The Conference Board Reports
The leading index for Korea increased 0.5 percent, while the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in May.

July 10, 2007

Release of the May UK Economic Indicators Postponed
The release date for the May reading of the UK Leading Economic Indicators and Related Composite Indexes has changed from Tuesday, July 10, 2007, to Friday, July 13, 2007.

July 10, 2007

Consumers Using the Internet to Research Travel Continue to Outnumber Those Booking Online
Only 30 percent of consumers express a high level of satisfaction with travel websites.

July 9, 2007

Media Alert
Release of the May UK Economic Indicators has been postponed.

July 9, 2007

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 0.7 Percent
The leading index for Japan decreased 0.7 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent in May.

July 2, 2007

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Dip in June, The Conference Board Reports Today
The number of online advertised ads declined in 39 states in June.

June 29, 2007

After Years of Trial and Error, Companies Take a More Focused Approach to M&A Integration
Report by The Conference Board Highlights M&A Integration Best Practices

June 28, 2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips Two Points
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – dipped two points in May.

June 26, 2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Retreats
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had bounced back in May, reversed course in June. The Index now stands at 103.9, down from 108.5 in May.

June 26, 2007

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.3 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in April.

June 25, 2007

The Leading Index for Germany Increased 0.8 Percent
The leading index for Germany increased 0.8 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent in April.

June 21, 2007

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Increased 0.3 Percent
The U.S. leading index increased 0.3 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in May.

June 19, 2007

The Leading Index for Spain Declined 0.6 Percent
The leading index for Spain declined 0.6 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.1 percent in April.

June 18, 2007

The Leading Index for Mexico Increased 0.4 Percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 0.4 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in April.

June 14, 2007

The Leading Index for France Remained Unchanged
The leading index for France remained unchanged and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in April.

June 13, 2007

The Leading Index for the U.K Increased 0.6 Percent
The leading index for the U.K increased 0.6 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in April.

June 12, 2007

The Leading Index for Korea Declined 0.1 Percent
The leading index for Korea declined 0.1 percent, while the coincident index increased 1.2 percent in April.

June 7, 2007

The Leading Index for Japan Increased 0.2 Percent
The leading index for Japan increased 0.2 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in April.

May 31, 2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Remains Unchanged
The Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – stands at 29.

May 31, 2007

Non-Profit Firms Face Challenges and Some Opportunities With Advent of Retirement of Baby-Boomers
Non-profits have not invested significantly in their human resource management, causing current challenges in terms of staffing, leadership, and succession.

May 30, 2007

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Inched Up in May, The Conference Board Reports
The number of online job ads increased in 33 states in May.

May 29, 2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Improves
The Consumer Confidence Index, which had decreased in April, bounced back in May. The Index now stands at 108.0.

May 24, 2007

The Leading Index for Australia Increased 0.5 Percent
The leading index for Australia increased 0.5 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in March.

May 23, 2007

The Leading Index for Germany Increased 0.4 Percent
The leading index for Germany increased 0.4 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in March.

May 22, 2007

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.9 Percent
The leading index for Spain increased 0.9 percent and the coincident index increased 0.6 percent in March.

May 17, 2007

The Leading Index for Mexico Increased 1.0 Percent
The leading index for Mexico increased 1.0 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.2 percent in March.

May 17, 2007

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.5 Percent
The U.S. leading index decreased 0.5 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in April.

May 16, 2007

The Leading Index for France Increased 0.4 Percent
The leading index for France increased 0.4 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in March

May 14, 2007

The Leading Index for the U.K Increased 0.6 Percent
The leading index for the U.K increased 0.6 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in March.

May 11, 2007

Managing Your Carbon Footprint…Why, When and How
The carbon question poses new strategic, managerial, and process challenges for companies, according to a new study by The Conference Board.

May 10, 2007

The Leading Index for Korea Declined 0.7 Percent
The leading index for Korea declined 0.7 percent, while the coincident index declined 0.7 percent in March.

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