Trends Identified

Negative/disruptive impact of intelligent automation/digital labor
14% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
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Positive impact of intelligent automation/digital labor
65% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
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Maturation of/greater access to innovative technologies
60% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
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Improving consumer/customer demand
38% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
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Expanding emerging market opportunities for selling goods and services
30% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
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The ability to tap into skilled global talent pools
28% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
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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.
2019
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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.
2019
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