Diversity Archives - CFO

Boards Embrace Diversely Skilled CFOs

Finance Leadership

Boards Embrace Diversely Skilled CFOs

Today's current finance chiefs have increasingly followed less traditional routes on their way to the CFO position.

By Sandra Beckwith | January 24, 2022

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

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

Starbucks to Tie Executive Pay to Diversity Goals

Starbucks to Tie Executive Pay to Diversity Goals

Anti-bias content will be included in all hiring, development, and performance assessment processes.

By Lauren Muskett | December 3, 2020

Nasdaq Proposes Board Diversity Rule

Risk & Compliance

Nasdaq Proposes Board Diversity Rule

If approved, most companies listed on the exchange would be required to have at least two diverse directors.

By Lauren Muskett | December 1, 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

CFOs Must Embrace a Culture of Equality

Workplace Issues

CFOs Must Embrace a Culture of Equality

Diversity among finance leaders is lacking: Only four of the Fortune 100 companies in the U.S. have an Asian, African American, or Black CFO.

By Vincent Ryan | October 29, 2020

Four Pillars of Successful Corporate Decision-Making

Four Pillars of Successful Corporate Decision-Making

Here's how to shift the decision-making process from a misunderstood art toward a mainstream science.

By David McCann | March 11, 2020

Goldman’s Nod to Diversity Draws Some Criticism

Risk & Compliance

Goldman’s Nod to Diversity Draws Some Criticism

Might the investment bank's new policy to avoid IPOs of companies without at least one diverse board member not be quite as good as it looks?

By David McCann | January 30, 2020

VC Industry Makes Slow Progress on Diversity

Workplace Issues

VC Industry Makes Slow Progress on Diversity

Despite their wide recognition for exerting a positive effect on business results, diversity and inclusion programs remain relatively rare among VC firms.

By David McCann | July 8, 2019

FLIR CFO Makes a Difference with a Lean Approach

FLIR CFO Makes a Difference with a Lean Approach

Carol Lowe seeks efficiencies to generate cash for acquisitions, under a strategy to shift the mix of investments in organic and inorganic growth.

By David McCann | November 28, 2018

The Economic Case for Diversity

The Economic Case for Diversity

Let’s not just champion the morality of diversity. Let’s also champion diversity because it drives prosperity.

By Vijay Eswaran | October 30, 2018

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

A survey from BDO said corporate directors are reevaluating launching new businesses as they conduct reviews of their firms' total tax liabilities.

By William Sprouse | September 12, 2018

Talent Management

Leaning In

More and more women are rising to the CFO spot at America’s largest companies.

By Ed Zwirn | May 4, 2016

SEC Says Equal Pay Measure Should Be on Amazon Ballot

Investor Relations

SEC Says Equal Pay Measure Should Be on Amazon Ballot

A shareholder is requesting that high-profile tech companies report on how they are addressing gender pay inequality.

By Matthew Heller | March 17, 2016