The Conference Board has revealed the complete roster of honorees and introducers for its upcoming 2026 Distinguished Leadership Awards ceremony.

Steve Odland, CEO of the Conference Board, discussed the latest CEO confidence survey, which showed an increase in optimism and insights into hiring plans.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence measure rose modestly in June, but the survey signals an 'ugly job market' and the weakest 'present situation' in over five years.

According to The Conference Board, human resources chiefs are indicating expectations for more hiring in the near future, suggesting a positive outlook for the job market.

Steve Odland, CEO of The Conference Board, discussed recent data showing a notable gap between improved current consumer confidence and pessimistic future economic expectations.

The Conference Board's measure of Americans' Consumer Confidence fell more than expected in July, from an upwardly revised 92.2 to 90.8, indicating a weak job market and the weakest 'Present Situation' in over five years.

Consumer expectations, as measured by the Conference Board, reached year-to-date highs in May, while inflation fears showed a slight dip.

The Conference Board's consumer confidence index unexpectedly rose in March, defying expectations amidst ongoing geopolitical conflict and rising gas prices.

Erin McLaughlin of The Conference Board states that tariffs are contributing to increased inflation and a slowdown in economic activity.

The Conference Board reports that confidence levels among Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) are the strongest ever tracked.