CURRENCIES THE LEDGER The executive perspective on business risks In PwC's second Pulse Survey of 2022, business leaders share the issues they face in today's work environment and how they're rising to the challenge. WHAT CHALLENGES DO EXECUTIVES FACE TODAY? TAKING ACTION Out of the surveyed business leaders, 40% 79% CYBERATTACKS are evaluating and improving their cyber risk management 38% TALENT ACQUISITION AND RETENTION 64% increased wages for existing employees, improving retention 34% RISING PRODUCTION COSTS Hear from community bank executives themselves on these issues in our January 2023 CEO Roundtable article. 12 // ICBA Independent Banker // May 2023 83% still center their business strategy around growth, despite these challenges 71% are raising prices for provided services and products 70% have allowed or created a remote work plan for eligible roles Source: PwC