CEOs Say They Plan To Increase Hiring

Washington, DC, March 31, 2011 -- CEOs say they anticipate higher sales and plan to increase capital expenditures and employment over the next six months, according to the results of Business Roundtable’s first quarter 2011 CEO Economic Outlook Survey. 

“With today’s survey results, the last three quarters have shown steady improvement in the CEO economic outlook," said Ivan G. Seidenberg, chairman of Business Roundtable and chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications.

"Our CEOs see momentum in the economy over the next six months, with increased demand fueling greater investment and job creation. This shift continues a trend as reflected in recent employment data, with the private sector leading the way in creating more jobs.”