Robert Half survey flags cyber threats, AI implementation risks as top near-term concerns for executives

• Robert Half published a Protiviti–NC State survey warning most companies lack confidence to transform, protect value, and respond quickly to disruption.
• Cyber threats, AI implementation risks, and economic uncertainty ranked as the top near-term concerns among 1,330 board and C-suite respondents.
• Only 38% reported high confidence in agility; 78% lacked strong confidence across transformation, protection, and response readiness.
• Growth expectations eased, with 64% seeing significant revenue opportunities over the next two to three years, down from 69%.
• Strategic alliances gained traction, with 65% citing ecosystem partnerships as a major growth opportunity, up from 62%.

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