Talent Management Archives - CFO

Will Your Tech Stack Attract the Talent You Want?

Will Your Tech Stack Attract the Talent You Want?

Thoughtfully plotting how technology can help everyday operations will make a company even more attractive to top-tier talent.

By Vincent Ryan | June 30, 2021

The Return of the Finance Talent War

Work-Life Balance

The Return of the Finance Talent War

If an organization doesn’t have a model responsive to employees’ new expectations, current team members may leave for a firm that does.

By John Touey | June 1, 2021

Interim CFO: Finding the Right One

Talent Management

Interim CFO: Finding the Right One

Suitable interim CFOs can form relationships quickly, stabilize operations, and sustain a company’s momentum.

By Sean Mooney | April 8, 2021

McDonald’s Sets Goals to Expand Diversity Among Senior Leadership

Talent Management

McDonald’s Sets Goals to Expand Diversity Among Senior Leadership

The new emphasis on diversity comes as McDonald’s faces a public relations dilemma with a lawsuit by Herb Washington, a former Oakland A’s player.

By Vincent Ryan | February 18, 2021

How to Prioritize Employee Health and Wellness

Workplace Issues

How to Prioritize Employee Health and Wellness

CFOs have an opportunity to support employees' mental, emotional, and physical health during a stressful time.

By Vincent Ryan | December 14, 2020

What CFOs Can Do About Diversity

Talent Management

What CFOs Can Do About Diversity

Why is there such a shortage of diversity in the finance function, and what can a CFO do about it?

By John Touey | November 23, 2020

‘High Potentials’ Are Not Putting Career Plans On Hold

Talent Management

‘High Potentials’ Are Not Putting Career Plans On Hold

In the current climate, CFOs are at risk of losing their most senior direct reports.

By John Touey | August 12, 2020

Now Is the Time to Change Redundancy Strategy

Workforce Management

Now Is the Time to Change Redundancy Strategy

By reducing its size to protect cash flow, a company can irrevocably harm itself.

By Vincent Ryan | July 23, 2020

Frequent Worker Reporting Lowers Worker Performance

Workplace Issues

Frequent Worker Reporting Lowers Worker Performance

When employees have to make frequent reports to their bosses, it raises their anxiety levels and lowers their performance, new research suggests.

By Vincent Ryan | July 22, 2020

4 Behaviors That Empower CFOs to Lead With Compassion

Workplace Issues

4 Behaviors That Empower CFOs to Lead With Compassion

What can finance leaders do to promote a healthy psychological and emotional perspective on the current crisis?

By John Touey | May 18, 2020

Managing Through COVID-19: Six Imperatives for CFOs

Talent Management

Managing Through COVID-19: Six Imperatives for CFOs

CFOs must consider what needs to change in how a company operates and what opportunities can be seized during this time.

By Vincent Ryan | April 27, 2020

Capturing Post-Merger Value, Part Three: Executing the Plan

Talent Management

Capturing Post-Merger Value, Part Three: Executing the Plan

Selection of the new processes, systems, and people should be solely driven by a vision for the most productive new environment.

By Vincent Ryan | May 17, 2019

Metric of the Month: Formal Succession Planning Lacking

Metric of the Month: Formal Succession Planning Lacking

Proper succession planning at all levels ensures strong bench strength in finance and other areas.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | May 1, 2019

How to Predict Which Employees Will Leave

Talent Management

How to Predict Which Employees Will Leave

Increasingly advanced predictive algorithms take into account everything from performance evaluations to conflict avoidance to timely task completion.

By David McCann | April 17, 2019

No Matter How Bright the Star, One Isn’t Enough

No Matter How Bright the Star, One Isn’t Enough

Here's why finance executives who fail to adequately develop their teams limit their own career potential.

By John Touey | April 5, 2019