Resilience and the Workforce Are Key Concerns in 2021 and Over the Next Decade, According to Protiviti-NC State Global Survey

Board members and C-suite executives around the globe are most concerned in 2021 with risks associated with COVID-19-related government policies and regulations, economic conditions that may restrict growth, and market conditions that may continue to impact customer demand, based on a new survey from Protiviti and NC State University. When asked about top concerns through 2030, business leaders cite challenges that ultimately ladder up to talent. High-ranking risks point to a need to attract and retain top talent and invest in reskilling and upskilling the workforce to ensure agility and resilience in the future.

Here, we illustrate the top 10 risks for 2021 and 2030 in order of priority.