Businesses falling short in risk preparedness, Healix finds

The 2025 Risk Radar Report from Healix finds a significant gap in risk resilience and a crisis in confidence among UK businesses. 

The global risk management company’s annual survey revealed that 58% of businesses rated their organisations as either ‘not very resilient’ or only ‘somewhat resilient’ when it comes to handling crises.  

A further 56% of respondents indicated low confidence in their ability to endure a major disruption, highlighting the urgent need for improved risk preparedness. 

The Risk Radar Report provides insights into regional risks across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, CIS, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Africa. It also offers professional advice from Healix’s Risk and Security Advisory Board on steps businesses should take to bolster their risk management strategies.   

Volatile global economy a cause for concern 

The findings come as an overwhelming 96% of UK businesses agree that the world is becoming a more dangerous place.  

Top concerns for 2025 include political instability (35%), pandemics and disease (34%), and governance, regulations, and sanctions (32%). This marks a shift from last year’s report, where extreme weather was seen as the most pressing risk to operations by 2030. 

The Russia-Ukraine conflict emerged as the leading risk impacting businesses, followed closely by uncertainty surrounding the US election. These factors contribute to operational challenges such as supply chain disruptions, protectionist policies, and volatile commodity prices. 

A call for proactive risk management

James Henderson, CEO of Healix International, emphasised the importance of prioritising risk preparedness in 2025. “As the business community continues to face a myriad of challenges due to an increasingly difficult global security environment, it’s imperative that business leaders view risk preparedness as a key priority,” he said. 

Henderson also highlighted the need for proactive measures, including crisis management planning, risk monitoring, and training, to strengthen organisational resilience. “By focusing on proactive measures and clear communication, organisations can mitigate fear-based responses and build a more informed, resilient approach to risk,” he added. 

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