FOR MOST INVESTORS, FRANCE SHOULD FURTHER INVEST IN ITS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT TO BECOME MORE “DIGITALLY ATTRACTIVE” In your opinion, if those levers were implemented, would your company be inclined to develop its activities and create jobs in France? “France could be the future European hub for digital transformation.” BU President, Technology “Navigating public services and the French bureaucracy as well as difficult employment laws remain the biggest hurdles for us to hiring French employees and growing in France. Simplifying processes for businesses will make it easier to operate. There is already capital and there are resources in place to make France a focal point for the digital transformation.” Vice President, IT / Digital consulting “If administrative burdens on companies were seriously lowered and if the overall business environment was enhanced, we would be in a position to consider hiring.” Managing director, Consulting 25 Source : AmCham-Bain Barometer, Bain analysis