Annual Business Trends Report 2022

We surveyed over 5,000 senior decision-makers in the UK about the key issues facing their business today.

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Annual Business Trends Report 2022

We surveyed over 5,000 senior decision-makers in the UK about the key issues facing their business today.

In one of the largest reports of its kind, we look at some fascinating shifts and provide important insight following the protracted disruption and challenges of recent years.

What do senior executives cite as their top business priority over the next 12 months? Are they worried the ‘cost of doing business crisis’ will affect profitability? How is technology supporting our new hybrid world? Are leaders placing greater emphasis on the impact their organisation is having on the planet? Are changing employee expectations being met?

We explore this and more.

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Trends Survey Report 2016/17

In October 2016, Advanced conducted its inaugural Annual Trends Survey of over 1,000 business professionals in the UK.

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Trends Survey Report 2017/18

In September 2017, Advanced carried out its second Annual Trends Survey with over 1,000 UK business professionals having their say on key topics affecting British businesses.

Trends Survey Report 2018/19

In September 2018, Advanced carried out its third independent Annual Trends Survey with over 1,000 UK business professionals having their say on key topics affecting British businesses.

Trends Report 2019-20

Trends Survey Report 2019-20

In September 2019, Advanced carried out its fourth independent Annual Trends Survey with over 1,000 UK business professionals having their say on key topics affecting British businesses.

Trends Survey Report 20/21

In September, Advanced carried out its fifth Annual Trends Survey. Over 1,000 senior decision makers in the UK answered questions about the impact of technology on their business and the unprecedented challenges of 2020.

Trends Survey Report 21/22

In September, Advanced carried out its sixth Annual Trends Survey. Over 1,000 senior decision makers in the UK answered questions about the impact of technology on their business and the unprecedented challenges of 2021.