Mood of the Boardroom: CEOs give their verdict on Government

Mood of the Boardroom: CEOs give their verdict on Government
Education and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is seen as a standout performer in the Cabinet. (Image: File)
Staff reporters
Business leaders have given their verdict on the Government in the Herald’s Mood of the Boardroom survey.They say it’s time to move on from blaming the previous administration and get on with the bold steps needed to spur economic growth.They are also much more optimistic, rating their confidence in the economy at 3.23 out of 5 – the highest score since 2016.Throughout the survey, more than 100 chief executives and some board chairs presented their ideas to address the major issues facing the nation.They were also asked to ran...

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