The role of CEO is complex, encompassing responsibilities such as setting strategic direction, driving growth, and ensuring both long-term sustainability and shareholder value. Today’s CEOs face mounting economic pressures, shifting workforce expectations, technological disruptions, and heightened stakeholder scrutiny. At the same time, they must guide their organizations through structural and cultural changes to maintain agility and resilience.
To understand how CEOs are navigating this landscape, SHRM Thought Leadership surveyed 116 CEOs, identifying their foremost priorities and challenges as well as expected trends for the year ahead. The findings reveal a clear mandate for visionary leadership capable of integrating technology, financial performance, and human capital strategy.