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CFO priorities: How COVID-19 rewrote the list

Inflation risks are real, but manageable

• Pent-up demand promises record tourist season for southern Europe

  The shift towards holidays becoming a greater consumer priority comes in spite of travel industry strikes and extreme weather events.

• Large US companies adopt cautious tone on China recovery

  Domestic demand has not fully rebounded in China after COVID-19 restrictions, with US companies not anticipating recovery until the second half of 2023.

• Women in leadership: Separating optimism from reality

  Women remain significantly underrepresented in executive roles, and gender equity in mid-level leadership has not recovered since the start of the pandemic.

• Out with the old: Remote work’s borderless opportunities

  For organisations looking to tap into global talent markets, the remote work model is proving to be a competitive advantage, a study from late 2022 shows.

• China’s exports rise unexpectedly, but economists warn of weakness ahead

  Exports from China were up 14.8% year-on-year in March with imports falling by 1.4% — a lower fall than the 5% forecasted decline.

• How organisations can be more relatable and minimise burnout risk

  With employees feeling less energised, organisations need to adapt in a number of ways to keep a thriving workforce, a global study shows.

• Analysis: Airlines face hurdles to cashing in on China reopening

  Global airlines’ capacity to and from China could reach 25% of 2019 levels by April, but widebody planes may be prioritised for the lucrative trans-Atlantic route.

• Analysis: China’s 2023 economic outlook

  China faces uncertainty in 2023; COVID-19 remains difficult, and experts and business leaders expect the dampening effects of the credit market to persist.

• Steps to take when a remote job turns out to be more office-based

  Fix the problem by communicating, agreeing work expectations, and presenting an evidence-based business case to your boss, while considering backup options.

• The future of work: Back to the office

  Office accommodation is moving toward shorter leases and flexible working set-ups — and demand is growing for prime real estate.

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