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Employers Project 5.6% Jump in Health Benefit Costs

Health Benefits

Employers Project 5.6% Jump in Health Benefit Costs

The increase for 2023 may rise even higher as insurance carriers price record inflation into employers' renewal rates, per a Mercer survey.

By Vincent Ryan | August 12, 2022

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending August 12

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending August 12

Axon, Sonos, JCPenney, New Relic, Revlon, Luckin Coffee, HYCU, Skillshare, Brinks, Performance Food Group, Jane, Kirkland’s

By Lauren Muskett | August 12, 2022

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Vacasa’s Jamie Cohen Starts Her Day

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Vacasa’s Jamie Cohen Starts Her Day

Cohen shares how she begins her day early with a two hour workout, the first dashboard she checks every day, and some of her favorite word puzzles.

By CFO Editorial Staff | August 11, 2022

Hunt for Productivity: Labor Costs Up 10.8% While Output Falls 4.6%

Workforce Management

Hunt for Productivity: Labor Costs Up 10.8% While Output Falls 4.6%

As wages rise, worker productivity is losing steam, and productivity “declines of this magnitude are not sustainable," Bloomberg economists said.

By Vincent Ryan | August 10, 2022

Naming An Interim CFO Has Its Benefits

Naming An Interim CFO Has Its Benefits

Appointing an interim CFO need not be avoided at all costs, according to a new study.

By Vincent Ryan | August 5, 2022

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending August 5

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending August 5

PayPal, Presidio, Tapestry, AMC Networks, Shift4, Endeavor Content, Xperi, MoneyGram, Coalition, Oppenheimer

By Lauren Muskett | August 5, 2022

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending July 29

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending July 29

Meta, LendingClub, Verisk, Lazard, Berkeley Lights, Avangrid, Timbers Company, Icertis

By Lauren Muskett | July 29, 2022

The 6 a.m. CFO: How MSH’s Landon Cortenbach Starts His Day

The 6 a.m. CFO: How MSH’s Landon Cortenbach Starts His Day

Cortenbach shares how he begins his day with meditation, the Robert Frost quote that inspires him, and his favorite leadership lesson.

By CFO Editorial Staff | July 28, 2022

To Stem Turnover, Employers Favor Higher Salaries and Remote Work

To Stem Turnover, Employers Favor Higher Salaries and Remote Work

Finance and accounting executives were less likely to accelerate promotions and let employees set their own work schedules.

By Vincent Ryan | July 27, 2022

CFO to CEO: Lean Into the Unfamiliar

CFO to CEO: Lean Into the Unfamiliar

CFOs face the toughest odds of outperforming as CEOs because they often focus on profitability at the expense of revenue growth.

By Claudius A. Hildebrand, Jenna Bayard, and Joel von Ranson | July 22, 2022

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending July 22

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending July 22

The Coca-Cola Company, MariaDB, Vistra, Kirkland’s, Evelo Biosciences, Dynex Capital, Hammitt, Ra Medical Systems

By Lauren Muskett | July 22, 2022

Fewer Than 1 of 4 Workers’ Recognition Needs Fulfilled: Weekly Stat

Employee Retention

Fewer Than 1 of 4 Workers’ Recognition Needs Fulfilled: Weekly Stat

Many workers actively looking for new jobs did not feel valued and validated by current managers or other company leaders.

By Vincent Ryan | July 20, 2022

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending July 15

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending July 15

PetMed Express, RealNetworks, e-Emphasys Technologies, True Religion, Brain Corporation, Jacksonville Jaguars, Zum, Domino's, Vail Resorts, HF Foods

By Lauren Muskett | July 15, 2022

CFO Communication Skills: ‘Invest in Empathy’

CFO Communication Skills: ‘Invest in Empathy’

Strengthen your communication skills by being self-aware, getting feedback, and investing in professional development.

By Sandra Beckwith | July 15, 2022

What Do CEOs Want From Their CFOs?

What Do CEOs Want From Their CFOs?

Here are five ways that chief financial officers can meet the wish lists of today’s chief executive officers.

By Didi Gurfinkel | July 8, 2022