"As we move into 2026, many leaders are fretting about the uncertain business environment. Given the transformational nature of AI, geopolitical instability, or economic disruption, it's hard to plan for the future. According to an academic project that has tracked global economic policy uncertainty since the 1980s, the five highest measurements of uncertainty recorded since the study began have all come in the past five years."
"According to an academic project that has tracked global economic policy uncertainty since the 1980s, the five highest measurements of uncertainty recorded since the study began have all come in the past five years. Mentions of uncertainty in Glassdoor reviews are up 80% year over year. And the word itself appeared in 87% of public earnings statements in early 2025."
Business uncertainty has reached unprecedented levels in recent years, complicating strategic planning for leaders. Rapid AI transformation, geopolitical instability, and economic disruption are major contributing factors. Long-term measurements of global economic policy uncertainty show the five highest readings have occurred within the past five years. Mentions of uncertainty in employee reviews on Glassdoor rose 80% year over year. The term appeared in 87% of public earnings statements in early 2025, signaling widespread corporate acknowledgement of uncertainty. These indicators reflect heightened caution across labor markets and investor communications. Organizations may need adaptive strategies and flexible planning processes to navigate the volatile environment.
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