Year-end reflections and heart-warming thoughts!

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01

Guest writer:
Tibor Székács
president
Chain Bridge club

Several of them have now been confronted with labour market anomalies, the need for strategic restructuring, the possible impact of AI and the uncertainty of a future that was believed to be stable. The extent and speed of the changes haven’t always been predictable. Inflation, fluctuations in raw material prices and workforce shortages are all factors that have affected our business. What is more, the tax burden further exacerbated the situation. These circumstances have had their effect felt not only in financial performance, but also the day-to-day operations of companies and the morale of their employees.

Sometimes we may feel that the challenges are overwhelming us, yet it is precisely these situations that give us the chance to go beyond routine, familiar and previously well-functioning practices to discover truly creative solutions, make our systems more efficient, and optimise our processes so that we can turn challenges into opportunities. It doesn’t matter how uncertain the future may seem, let’s believe that it is still full of opportunities. I wish everyone a chance to pause for a moment during the holidays, leaving behind the worries and focus on what is truly important: supporting our families and communities, strengthening friendships and maintaining our faith in the future.

I wish everyone happy holidays and a successful new year!