Trends Identified

Expanding emerging market opportunities for selling goods and services
30% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
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The ability to tap into skilled global talent pools
28% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
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Improving/rebounding global economic conditions
23% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
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New, more business-friendly governments and administrations
18% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
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Continued trade liberalism; globalization
14% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
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Supportive environment for national and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
14% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
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Improved access to capital at competitive rates
12% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
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Improving Eurozone conditions and stability
9% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
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Relative geopolitical calm globally; decline in terrorism
9% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
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Silence is gold
"We’re seeing a dramatic escalation in the rate at which people disconnect, unsubscribe and opt out to stem the barrage of content and messages that clutter daily life. As consumers, we’ve come to realize that it’s no longer simply a lifestyle choice, but a serious mental health issue. As we put up more barriers between ourselves and digital technologies, organizations must learn how to offer value to users who crave quiet in a noisy world."
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