Last Updated on 04/04/2010
The PricewaterhouseCoopers 13th Annual Global CEO Survey is out. After surveying 1,198 “global business leaders,” the consultancy has summarized some of its findings on topics related to how CEOs plan on steering their companies forward.
http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-survey/index.jhtml
A global trend is emerging. CEOs are more confident in achieving their 2010 revenue objectives. CEOs in emerging economies in South America and East Asia are even more confident.
In general, more conservative thinking dominates the results. Internal cash flow optimization is seen as more important than bond or equity issue or borrowing. Better penetration of existing markets has the CEOs more preoccupied than new geographies or new products.
http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-survey/data-smarter-growth.jhtml
25% of CEOs believe there will be more headcount cuts. 39%, however, will be hiring in the next 12 months. The most hiring is in the professional services area.
http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-survey/prospects-for-recovery-employment.jhtml
However, with the planned reductions which have already happened 48% plan on hiring suggesting that the reductions were overdone. The charts break down the hiring areas by geography, sector and talent.
http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-survey/data-talent-agenda.jhtml
