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Resilience Index: German economy in danger
Four out of five companies are not prepared for crises: the German economy must strengthen its resilience. New study shows areas of action and measures to promote resilience.
Resilience Index: German economy in danger
The German economy is facing increasing challenges that threaten its stability. According to a current survey by the market research institute Mentefactum on behalf of R+V Versicherung, four out of five companies are not adequately prepared for crises. Only 22 percent of the companies surveyed have so far taken concrete measures to strengthen their resilience. Despite growing threats such as inflation, war, energy crises and recession, many companies show little activity in crisis management measures.
The resilience index, which was created by Mentefactum based on surveys of decision-makers and employees, shows a value of 64 out of 100 points for companies. Interestingly, employees rate their companies' resilience slightly lower at 61 points. Although the majority of business leaders are confident that they can handle crises, the discrepancy between self-assessment and actual preparation for crises shows that often inadequate measures have been taken.
The research also highlights that companies that are already taking action are primarily focused on strengthening customer relationships, innovating and maintaining technology. However, there is a clear need for action in other areas such as the use of renewable energies and investments in digitalization and IT security. External help is seen as important by a significant proportion of companies, particularly in areas such as IT security, technology maintenance, renewable energies and liquidity.
R+V Versicherung underlines the importance of continually promoting resilience in order to minimize risks and bring stability to business operations. It is becoming clear that in order to be successful in the long term and overcome crises, companies must take increased measures to increase their resilience. The survey shows that there is awareness of the threat of crises, but companies must actively and effectively invest in strengthening their resilience in order to remain fit for the future.