Business confidence increased sharply from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021, and marked further improvement looking out two quarters to Q3 2021, largely due to the pace of vaccinations and the expectations about easing economic restrictions. Optimism was revised up from the December survey for the second quarter that coincides with momentum in the recovery. One-third of panelists cited the COVID-19 vaccine as the main driver for their outlook, and one-fifth cited the easing of restrictions for their sentiments.
Leeds Business Insights Podcast:ÌýThe Politics of Truth
Assistant Professor Ethan PoskanzerÌýdiscusses his research onÌýwhy some voters support factually inaccurate statements.
The 5-Day Office Mandate: A Tipping Point for Employee Well-Being?
Large companies like Amazon and Dell are enforcing a return to office five days a week. Assistant Professor Christina LacerenzaÌýshares insights on the potential effects on employees.
