EY CEO Weinberger on Immigration, Tariffs, Hiring

The transcript covers various topics including the economic conditions in the US, the impact of immigration policies on the economy, the relationship between businesses and political administrations, and EY's employment strategies. It highlights the importance of business involvement in political discussions and the need for effective immigration policies to support economic growth.

What are some positive economic changes mentioned in relation to Trump's policies?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Increase in wage levels

• Reduction in business profits

• Decline in economic confidence

What stance did the speaker take on immigration during their time on the Trump Advisory Council?

• Closing borders completely

• Allowing skilled workers to enter the country

• Focusing solely on domestic workforce

• Restricting all forms of immigration

How does the speaker view the role of businesses in political discussions?

• Businesses should only focus on profits

• Businesses should be involved in discussions

• Businesses should stay out of politics

• Businesses should follow government directives without question

What is the hiring trend at EY as mentioned in the transcript?

• Reducing the number of college recruits

• Maintaining the same number of employees

• Decreasing the workforce

• Hiring 65,000 people annually

What is the business model of EY as described in the transcript?

• Avoiding any external collaborations

• Limiting employee growth opportunities

• Encouraging employees to move to industry and academia

• Focusing solely on internal promotions