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CFOs in Global Survey Reveal Pandemic Has Fundamentally Altered How They Hire and Manage Their WorkforceSINGAPORE and SYDNEY, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A large majority of CFOs around the world are planning to expand operations into new countries in 2021 to achieve their long-term growth strategies, according to a recent survey by CFO Research and Globalization Partners. The survey also uncovered changing perceptions about hiring and remote work because of their pandemic experiences, with respondents saying they want to attract talent that is unbound by the geographic restrictions of their company's operating model. The February 2021 survey of chief financial officers, chief executive officers and other senior finance executives also cites a common theme that they are prioritising the need to build resiliency and although optimistic, disclose that their businesses are still stabilising and in recovery. Optimism towards organisational performance in 2021 varies across the regions. Asia-Pacific (APAC) CFOs are more optimistic about success in 2021 than their counterparts in the UK and North America. Sixty-five percent of APAC respondents indicated that they expect to exceed goals and expectations in 2021, compared to 46 percent for UK and 47 percent for North America. "The ongoing rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, investments flowing into the region, and momentum gained as companies accelerated their digital investments during the pandemic – all these are contributing to positive sentiments toward business in 2021," said Charles Ferguson, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Globalization Partners. "With the ongoing shift in the global supply chain and a renewed focus of the US, UK and EU to grow alliances with APAC markets, there is an abundance of opportunity to expect from this region." Key data from the survey found: CFOs are taking a global view within their hiring approaches. CFOs have altered workforce management strategies. CFOs are deeming global expansion as a top priority in the next 12 to 18 months. To download the 2021 eBook, with additional information and details of survey results across the globe, please click here: Report: CFOs See a Clear Pathway to Growth Through Global Expansion. Survey Methodology About Globalization Partners Globalization Partners: Breaking Down Barriers for Everyone, Everywhere To learn more, please visit: globalization-partners.com or connect with us via Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or check out our Blog. Contact: Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/723356/Globalization_Partners_Logo.jpg SOURCE Globalization Partners |