Navigating global uncertainty: From business disruption to workforce resilience 

In today’s unpredictable world, organizations face mounting risks — from geopolitical tensions and economic shifts to technological advances and environmental challenges.

68%

of executives expect business disruption from geopolitical tensions

63%

of employers identify skill gaps as the biggest barrier to business transformation through 2030

Navigating global uncertainty: From business disruption to workforce resilience is an essential strategic guide for people executives striving to transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and stability.

This comprehensive report reveals how resilient organizations can thrive by empowering local decision-making, maintaining adaptable talent pipelines and redesigning work for employee well-being. It highlights the pitfalls of traditional HR responses like cost-cutting and emphasizes the need for proactive, human-centered strategies that foster long-term resilience.

Business disruption drives opportunity costs and inefficiencies, but organizations can blunt the impact by quickly adapting to change.

Discover how embracing the unknown can become your greatest strength.

Inside, you’ll uncover…

  • How to navigate the five key forces reshaping work: geopolitical fragmentation, demographic shifts, AI and technological acceleration, regulatory complexity, and environmental risks. 
  • The four pillars of workforce resilience — predictive intelligence, adaptive architecture, accelerated development, and total well-being — that build strength under pressure.
  • A practical playbook for implementing these strategies through continuous, agile practices.

Learn how high-growth companies can gain a competitive edge by acting early and aligning their talent strategies with future business needs. Whether you’re looking to assess your current capabilities or develop a forward-looking resilience plan, this report offers the insights and tools you need to lead confidently through uncertainty.

Navigating global uncertainty

The choice is yours: Will you use uncertainty as an excuse for reactive management, or as a catalyst for transformational leadership?
About the author(s)
Ravin Jesuthasan

Senior Partner, Global Transformation Services Leader

Kate Bravery

Senior Partner, Global Talent and Assessments Leader

Gordon Frost

Global Rewards Leader, Mercer

Lewis Garrad

Partner, Asia Career Practice Leader

Tauseef Rahman

Global Pay Transparency Solutions Leader

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