Adam Zaki

Adam Zaki

Adam brings almost a decade of experience as a reporter from across an array of industries in and out of finance. After joining the CFO team in the Summer of 2022, his topics of focus include labor markets, technology, growth strategies, regulation, and the economy.
Leadership on LinkedIn: Pathways and Pratfalls
Social Media

Leadership on LinkedIn: Pathways and Pratfalls

With LinkedIn dominating the professional social media landscape, leaders who want to establish a brand must take heed of the pitfalls.
By Adam Zaki | June 2, 2023
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94% of CFOs, Executives Feel Pressure to Prioritize ESG
ESG

94% of CFOs, Executives Feel Pressure to Prioritize ESG

As leadership continues to face 2023 challenges, many experience social and political pressure to prioritize ESG, regardless of the state of the business.
By Adam Zaki | May 31, 2023
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72% of Business Leaders Want AI Adoption Within 3 Years: Weekly Stat
AI-Driven Automation

72% of Business Leaders Want AI Adoption Within 3 Years: Weekly Stat

New data suggests that leaders are highly interested in AI but must plan around the risks associated with adoption.
By Adam Zaki | May 31, 2023
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Blockchain’s Potential: Finance Visibility, Cost Cutting, and ESG
Cryptocurrency

Blockchain’s Potential: Finance Visibility, Cost Cutting, and ESG

As AI replaces crypto as finance’s latest potential disruptor, blockchain leaders say the value Web3 brings to finance has yet to reach its potential.
By Adam Zaki | May 25, 2023
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74% of Financial Institutions Lost Productivity Due to Scams
Cybersecurity

74% of Financial Institutions Lost Productivity Due to Scams

And one-third of consumers would never do business again with a company that opens them up to being scammed.
By Adam Zaki | May 24, 2023
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61% of Managers Say Exec Leaders Hold Them Back From Innovation: Weekly Stat
Finance Leadership

61% of Managers Say Exec Leaders Hold Them Back From Innovation: Weekly Stat

Many finance leaders have a hands-on approach to leadership, but most managers believe it impedes their ability to innovate.
By Adam Zaki | May 24, 2023
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4 Questions CFOs Need to Ask Before Q3
Finance Leadership

4 Questions CFOs Need to Ask Before Q3

Data from CFO surveys identifies four trends that finance leaders need to address before the second half of the year.
By Adam Zaki | May 22, 2023
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Gauging Work Ethic in a Multigenerational Environment
Workplace Issues

Gauging Work Ethic in a Multigenerational Environment

To leverage the benefits of a generationally diverse workforce, CFOs should understand employees’ unique preferences and behaviors.
By Adam Zaki | May 19, 2023
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72% of C-Suite Leaders Are Stressed About Personal Finances
Human Capital & Careers

72% of C-Suite Leaders Are Stressed About Personal Finances

Despite being among the top earners at their companies, leaders, too, are worried about their personal finances.
By Adam Zaki | May 17, 2023
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Two-Thirds of Executives Don’t Expect 2023 Recession: Weekly Stat
The Economy

Two-Thirds of Executives Don’t Expect 2023 Recession: Weekly Stat

Despite indicators, a majority of finance execs are still confident in both economic outlook and their own ability to execute.
By Adam Zaki | May 17, 2023
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6 Takeaways From Fintech Nexus: Networking, ChatGPT, Cybersecurity, and More
Technology

6 Takeaways From Fintech Nexus: Networking, ChatGPT, Cybersecurity, and More

At one of the largest U.S. fintech shows, getting information about the intricacies of the products and services offered by exhibitors was difficult.
By Adam Zaki | May 15, 2023
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Want to Negotiate Better Deals? Research, Prepare, and Frame
Strategy

Want to Negotiate Better Deals? Research, Prepare, and Frame

Strengthening dealmaking and negotiation skills starts way before the discussions themselves, experts say.
By Adam Zaki | May 12, 2023
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Fractional CFO Jay Jung: ‘Diversity of Experience’ Drives Companies Forward
Q&A

Fractional CFO Jay Jung: ‘Diversity of Experience’ Drives Companies Forward

Despite the differences in the role, fractional CFOs can have just as much of an impact on an organization as a full-time one.
By Adam Zaki | May 11, 2023
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70% of Gen Z Employees Would Switch Jobs for Better Tech: Weekly Stat
Workforce Management

70% of Gen Z Employees Would Switch Jobs for Better Tech: Weekly Stat

CFOs who want to retain Gen Z employees — a group that will make up more than a quarter of the workforce by 2025 — should embrace technology.
By Adam Zaki | May 10, 2023
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Should CFOs Keep Their Office Space?
Workplace Issues

Should CFOs Keep Their Office Space?

Cost vs. culture. CFOs must consider how in-person work still benefits their organizations — but at a price.
By Adam Zaki | May 5, 2023
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