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Two-thirds of business leaders think pandemic will lead to permanent changes

Mike Allen, author of AM

Two-thirds of business leaders think the coronavirus pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities that will require permanent changes, according to research provided to Axios by Aon, the global professional services firm.

The big picture: Aon surveyed 800 executives in August (V.P. level and above, with 500 or more employees) — half in the U.S., and half in Europe and the U.K.

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