30% of CFOs see economic downturn triggering layoffs, study shows

September 22, 2022

Thirty percent of CFOs said they may trim their workforce through layoffs in the event of an economic downturn during the next six months, according to a new CFO survey report.

The Q2 2022 CFO Survey from Grant Thornton LLP shows how some CFOs’ outlooks have darkened as the year unfolds, with 26% of financial executives reporting a pessimistic stance regarding the U.S. economy.

Of the 249 CFOs surveyed, only 16% of survey respondents reported being “very optimistic” in their outlook, while 23% said they were optimistic. See more findings.

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