Caribbean Businesses expected to be more resilient after COVID-19 – survey

10:18 am, Mon June 15, 2020

A survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) claims that 71 percent of  Caribbean businesses are expected to be more agile and resilient after COVID-19.

PwC’s COVID-19 Pulse Survey on May 11 involved 867 chief  financial officers, CFOs, in more than 24 countries and territories in the region.

It found that 63 per cent of  the CFOs are planning to accelerate automation and new ways of  working, compared to 43 per cent globally.

Over three-quarters of  those surveyed said work flexibility will benefit their company in the long run.

Additionally, the survey found that 54 per cent of  CFOs in the region are considering making remote working a permanent option where feasible.