People Risk 2024 report  

Explore the 25 top people risks as ranked by over 4,575 HR and Risk professionals.

HR and Risk professionals across 26 markets shared the most significant people risks impacting employee health and well-being.

The People Risk report is your guide for a proactive, predictive, and disciplined approach to people risk management. It outlines key workforce threats facing employers worldwide organised under five pillars of risk, the impact they can have on your organisation, and practical approaches to addressing critical risks today and tomorrow.

Use this report to identify, prioritise, and manage the most critical people risks across your organisation:

  • Discover the most significant people risks facing businesses globally
  • Learn strategies to proactively manage your people risk
  • Understand how to identify and overcome barriers to mitigate people risk
  • Determine innovative and collaborative actions you can take to effectively manage risks and plan ahead

Are you ready to explore the top people risks and strategies to mitigate them?

People Risk 2024 report

Use this report as your guide to managing the top people and business-related risks. Data and insights from over 4,575 HR and risk professionals.

When HR and Risk professionals collaborate and think innovatively, your people and your business can thrive. Invest in your people, protect your business.

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  • The cybersecurity workforce gap has reached a record high, with 4 million professionals needed to adequately safeguard digital assets.
  • 1 in 2 executives believe AI will fundamentally change their business model but mismanagement of AI is only ranked 18th as a People Risk by Risk/HR.

Technology is forging new jobs, delivery channels and products, but it is also introducing new risks and deepening existing ones. 

Managing these risks means creating a culture that is committed to protecting the organisation from cyber threats, data breaches and intellectual property theft, as well as one that is genuinely addressing AI and other disruptive technologies both as an opportunity and a threat.

People Risk 2024 report

Use this report as your guide to managing the top people and business-related risks. Data and insights from over 4,575 HR and risk professionals.

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The People Risk report is a critical resource for risk professionals, including anyone involved in an HR function in their organisation and with responsibility for managing business and people related risks.  It is an essential resource for those involved in the growth and success of their business and helps inform decision-making when prioritising and mitigating workforce-related risks. 

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