Consumers are happy to be working, but they’re still concerned about elevated prices and interest rates. That’s according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® for July.

Join Markus Schomer, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, and Dana Peterson, Chief Economist and Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to find out what’s affecting US consumer attitudes and spending—and how it fits into the bigger picture of economic growth around the world. 

(00:36) Key Insights from the July Consumer Confidence Survey
(00:55) Consumer Concerns: Inflation, Interest Rates, and Politics
(01:46) Labor Market and Economic Expectations
(03:57) Consumer Spending and Financial Sentiment
(05:33) Recession Fears and Economic Indicators
(10:49) Durable Goods and Service Spending Trends
(17:17) Global Economic Outlook
(26:20) Inflation and Central Bank Policies

For more on this topic from The Conference Board: 

• Consumer Confidence Survey

• Economic Forecast for the US Economy

• Economy Watch: United States 

Most workers and leaders believe in the benefits of hybrid work, but they're struggling to measure these effects or find an approach that serves all employees. How can human capital leaders create a compelling vision for new hybrid policies?

Join Diana Scott and guest Matt Rosenbaum, Principal Researcher in the Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to find out about the shortcomings of existing metrics, why hybrid policies require a clear vision, and the benefits of training people on how to work in this new reality.

00:30 Maximizing the Value of Hybrid Work

01:57 Challenges in Measuring Productivity

03:43 Optimizing Hybrid Work Models

05:28 Importance of Clear Communication

09:48 Engaging Employees in Hybrid Work Decisions

27:55 Training Managers for Hybrid Work

31:05 Evaluating Hybrid Work Effectiveness

32:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For more from The Conference Board:

• Hybrid 2.0: Optimize Not Compromise

• Are You Redesigning Your Workplace for the Hybrid World?

• Job Satisfaction 2024: Is US Job Satisfaction at Risk?

When it comes to ESG, most companies feel better about their progress on “E” — environmental — than on the “S” or the “G,” according to a new report by the ESG Center at The Conference Board. How can companies reset their ESG agendas and make meaningful progress in the face of economic, political, and other tailwinds?

Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, Senior Researcher, ESG Center, at The Conference Board to find out about the political and economic factors creating a backlash against ESG investing, the role of regulation in achieving ESG goals, and the business opportunities available in the “S” and “G” pillars of ESG.

(00:47) Understanding ESG: A Brief Overview
(01:38) The Evolution of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism
(02:52) Challenges and Backlash in ESG
(03:48) The Importance of Hitting the Reset Button
(10:29) Deep Dive into Environmental (E) Changes
(14:53) Social (S) Aspects and Corporate Citizenship
(18:00) Governance (G) and Its Role in ESG
(28:16) Emerging Trends and Future Outlook

For more from The Conference Board:

• Hitting the Reset Button on ESG: Setting Strategy in a Time of Uncertainty

• Climate Lawsuits: A Rising Threat for Business

• EU 2024 ESG Regulatory Outlook: Q2 Update