CEOs Recognize Economic Opportunity and Education as Essential Social Priorities

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C-Suite Outlook

CEOs Recognize Economic Opportunity and Education as Essential Social Priorities

24 January 2025 / Quick Take

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For 2025, CEOs globally and in the US rank economic opportunity (the access individuals and groups have to participation in economic activities, including jobs, entrepreneurship, and upward mobility) and education as their top two social priorities, according to our C-Suite Outlook 2025 global survey. This continues a multiyear trend, underscoring how these areas can drive workforce quality, community stability, and long-term economic growth—critical factors in sustaining business success.

Key Insight

To advance economic opportunity and education, companies can:

Deepen talent pipelines: Partner with educational institutions, vocational training programs, and community organizations to develop industry-specific curricula that address current and future skills gaps. Additionally, invest in upskilling and reskilling programs for existing employees to strengthen internal capabilities and adapt to shifting industry needs.
Promote inclusive hiring practices: Collaborate with trusted organizations that connect diverse talent pipelines to employers, and implement hiring strategies such as targeted outreach, competency-based assessments, and regular bias training. Amid increasing

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