Finance leaders face tariffs, labor concerns
Economic optimism among finance leaders sank in the first quarter of 2025, according to Grant Thornton’s CFO survey, amid uncertainty over tariffs and labor availability.
What's in the report?
- Confidence in meeting labor needs, supply chain needs and cost control goals plummeted in the first quarter.
- Despite concerns over the broader economy, CFOs continue to eagerly invest in digital transformation.
- Improving customer satisfaction and customer relationships is a big priority in companies’ artificial intelligence initiatives.
- Access to high-quality data remains an obstacle for companies in digital transformation.
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Paul Melville
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Paul Melville is national managing principal in Grant Thornton Corporate Finance group and is located in Chicago.
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