PwC 2025 CEO survey: CEOs plan to hire more as they embrace AI

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PwC 2025 CEO survey: CEOs plan to hire more as they embrace AI

Almost 60% of CEOs worldwide believe the global economy will grow in 2025. This is a big jump from only 38% of CEOs with this opinion last year. These findings are from PwC’s 2025 Global CEO Survey. The survey asked 4,701 CEOs from 109 countries about their plans and concerns. It found that 42% plan to hire more people this year. According to the report: this is more than double the number of CEOs planning to cut jobs (17%). Smaller companies an…

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Global CEOs Express Optimism for Economic Growth but Face Challenges in Agility and Climate Investments - CEOWORLD magazine

Nearly 60% of CEOs worldwide anticipate an improvement in global economic growth over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, released during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The survey, which gathered insights from 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries and territories, also revealed that 42% of business leaders plan to […] The post Global CEOs Express Optimism for Economic Growth but Face Challenges in Agility an…

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Nearly 3 in 5 CEOs optimistic about global economic outlook: PwC

The report, which surveyed 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries and territories, also finds that 42% expect to increase headcount by 5% or more in the next 12 months – more than double the proportion who expect headcount decreases (17%), and up from 39% last year.

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The climate transition continues to affect the operations of companies, so CEOs continue to take certain steps.

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Nearly Three-In-Five CEOs Optimistic About Global Economic Outlook as They Plan Headcount Increases and Continued AI Rollout: PWC 2025 Global CEO Survey

Almost 60% of CEOs expect global growth to increase over the next 12 months, up from 38% last year and 18% two years ago 42% expect to increase headcount over the next 12 months – more than twice the number expecting to decrease it. CEOs more likely to say GenAI led to headcount increases than decreases CEOs are seeing tangible impacts from GenAI: 56% reported efficiency gains, while one-third saw profitability (34%) and revenue (32%) increase…

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PwC 2025 Global CEO Survey: Optimism and Reinvention - Mpelembe Network

Jan. 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — PwC’s 2025 Global CEO Survey reveals widespread optimism regarding global economic growth, with nearly 60% of CEOs anticipating increased growth and many planning headcount expansion. Despite this optimism, macroeconomic volatility and inflation remain significant concerns. The survey also highlights the growing importance of AI, particularly generative AI, in boosting efficiency and revenue, although trust in th…