European leaders started the year with muted confidence. Only 39% expect an increase in global growth, against 49% of respondents in other regions, but they refuse to be complacent. The majority (83%) are confident in growing their business this year by improving innovation capabilities, talent management, and operating models.
North America: Decisive innovation to fuel profit growth
North American leaders enter the new year with high confidence. Despite a more challenging landscape, growth opportunities are out there, but leaders in the region will need to get more prudent with spending to protect profit margins and fund innovation. Read our full North America Survey of Business Leaders report.
IPO Watch Australia: Low volumes in 2024
Australia’s IPO market in 2024 saw its lowest activity in two decades with only 29 listings on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). At the same time, it experienced a considerable increase in funds raised; surging 387% in 2024 to a total of A$4.1 billion, up from A$847 million the previous year.
Survey of Business Leaders 2025
Find out detailed insights on the subject of powering-up your profitability, with a focus on efficiency over expansion, in the HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2025.
Mexico: A strategic hub for nearshoring and foreign direct investment
Over the past two decades, Mexico’s economic growth has lagged behind that of regional peers. This slower pace can be attributed to the implementation of macroeconomic policies prioritising stability. Discover more about new developments and growth projections in Mexico in this FDI report.
Beyond compliance: How ESG reporting fuels sustainable growth
In today’s business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become more than another compliance exercise. For growth-oriented businesses, it is a strategic imperative. Read the full HLB Sustainability Report for 2024.
HLB Cybersecurity Report 2024
This year’s HLB Cybersecurity Report leverages insights from IT professionals across the globe, exploring key topics from the cybersecurity landscape such as cyber resilience, managing third-party risks, organisational training programs and the dual role of AI.
Women Advancement Report 2024
This comprehensive report offers global insights into gender parity, diversity, and inclusion within the professional landscape, offering strategies for creating more equitable workplaces and a toolkit for self-advocacy.
From sand to silicon: AI adoption in the Middle East and Africa
Business leaders’ confidence in the Middle East and Africa is on the rise: 90% are confident in their ability to grow revenue this year. So which emerging technologies and revised strategies are leaders utilising to drive this growth and business innovation? Read the full regional report.
North America: Preparing for an AI-led growth cycle
Our in-depth insights from North America shows the region’s leaders confidence in their ability to grow throughout 2024, with 91% expressing positive sentiments. Discover how North American organisations are capturing the most value from AI adoption.
Leaders in APAC: Adopting AI to prosper
The APAC region has delivered a strong recovery post-pandemic, with rapid economic expansion of domestic products and services consumption after lifting COVID restrictions. 82% of APAC leaders feel confident in their own ability to grow their revenues this year. However, confidence levels have gone down by 7% from last year. The sentiment is also more muted compared to North American (91%) and LATAM leaders (92%).
Europe: A cautious path to AI maturity
The majority of European leaders (41%) identify as AI ‘Explorers’, already either using AI to an extent or preparing a case for adoption. However, compared to all regions, Europe also has the largest fraction of leaders (21%) who are cautious or averse to AI. Discover the full regional outlook from our 2024 Survey of Business Leaders.