EY's Teigland Urges Firms to Adjust Value Chain Amid Trade War

The video discusses the ongoing trade war and its market impacts, client strategies in response to trade threats and Brexit, the need for increased R&D spending in Europe, and the progress and challenges for women in leadership roles. It highlights the importance of strategic planning, digitalization, and gender equality in the business world.

What is the primary concern for companies in response to the ongoing trade war?

• Reducing workforce

• Increasing production costs

• Expanding into new markets

• Adjusting their value chains

What are companies in the UK considering due to Brexit?

• Expanding their product lines

• Investing in new technologies

• Increasing their workforce

• Relocating their headquarters

What is a significant focus for European companies to remain competitive globally?

• Improving customer service

• Expanding into Asian markets

• Increasing R&D spending

• Reducing operational costs

What progress has been made regarding women in executive roles?

• Women have been removed from executive roles

• No progress has been made

• There is significant progress, but more work is needed

• Women now hold the majority of executive positions

What is a proven benefit of increasing gender equality in companies?

• Higher employee turnover

• Improved risk management performance

• Decreased innovation

• Lower profit margins