Persistent inflation and economic issues have unseated the war for talent as the biggest long-term risks facing business leaders around the world, according to a new survey by Protiviti and NC State University. But the next 10 years will see that change.
The survey of more than 1,100 board members and C-suite executives from global organizations paint a picture of the biggest risks today — and what are expected to become the biggest risks by 2034, and while some things never change (regulatory scrutiny made it into the top five for both today and tomorrow), technological advancements are expected to play a bigger risk role a decade from now.
| Top risks reported by global business leaders, 2024 vs. 2034 | |||
| 2024 | 2034 | ||
| 1 | Economic conditions, including inflationary pressures | 1 | Cyber threats |
| 2 | Ability to attract, develop and retain top talent, manage shifts in labor expectations, and address succession challenges | 2 | Ability to attract, develop and retain top talent, manage shifts in labor expectations, and address succession challenges |
| 3 | Cyber threats | 3 | Adoption of digital technologies requiring new skills in short supply |
| 4 | Third-party risks | 4 | Rapid speed of… |
