Potential hazards for businesses in 2025 concerning the wellbeing and security of employees
News Article: International ISO Reveals Major Risks for Global Companies in 2025
In a recent report by International ISO, a leading expert in corporate risk management, the organization has highlighted the significant risks that globally operating companies may face in 2025. The report, titled the Risk Outlook Report, is available for free download on their website.
According to the report, geopolitical instability is one of the biggest risks to companies in the coming year. A staggering 74% of decision-makers surveyed believe that geopolitical tensions will have significant impacts, while 69% of experts expect similar impacts from geopolitical tensions on their company and/or employees by 2025.
Political and social unrest is another major concern, with 75% of decision-makers seeing it as the biggest risk. This includes the impact of protests and unrest (75%), political tensions and anxiety (65%), and the effects of the cost-of-living crisis (75%). In the Middle East, ongoing crises are exacerbating polarization, and the report highlights the escalation of Middle East conflicts, particularly involving Iran and Israel, as a significant concern for international companies in Germany and Austria.
The report also notes the growing threat of climate change, with 45% of experts believing that the fear of climate change will have significant impacts in 2025. Furthermore, 49% of experts predict that the health impacts of natural disasters and extreme weather events will be significant in the same year.
Resilient companies, the report suggests, exhibit three key characteristics: access to applicable information, an integrated risk management platform, and optimized resource allocation. Consolidating resources allows companies to prioritize high-risk areas without overstraining. Unified systems for risk management simplify processes and increase the productivity of risk managers, while platforms also foster collaboration between teams.
The report also emphasizes the increasing expectations on employers regarding duty of care. A significant 64% of respondents highlighted this issue, and the report encourages companies to proactively invest in the well-being of their employees to strengthen their organizational resilience.
The report also addresses the issue of misinformation and disinformation, with 27% of respondents reporting that their company had been affected, and a further 32% saying they were not sure. The report encourages companies to be vigilant and to have strategies in place to address this issue.
In conclusion, the International ISO Risk Outlook Report provides a valuable insight into the risks that companies may face in 2025. The report underscores the importance of having robust risk management strategies in place, and the need for companies to invest in the well-being of their employees to strengthen their organizational resilience. Companies are encouraged to download the report free of charge from the International ISO website.
