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64% of CFOs Predict Net Profit Growth in 2023
Planning for Growth

64% of CFOs Predict Net Profit Growth in 2023

CFOs are widely focused on reducing costs, spotting M&A opportunities, and restructuring supply chains, per Grant Thornton.
By Adam Zaki | January 25, 2023
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Gartner Cuts 2023 IT Spend Growth Projection to 2.4%
Technology

Gartner Cuts 2023 IT Spend Growth Projection to 2.4%

A device spending reduction and minimal growth in data centers and communication services will cause IT spending to grow less than initially forecast.
By Vincent Ryan | January 18, 2023
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1 out of 2 CFOs, CEOs to Cut Workforce, Talent Development Last: Weekly Stat
Budgeting & Planning

1 out of 2 CFOs, CEOs to Cut Workforce, Talent Development Last: Weekly Stat

A Gartner survey finds M&A is high on the investment chopping block, but companies will continue to invest in workforce development.
By Andy Burt | July 27, 2022
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For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go
Technology

For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go

Finance will have to learn to trust technology more and obsess over data accuracy less, say Gartner analysts.
By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2022
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Companies Help Hourly Workers Get Through COVID-19
People

Companies Help Hourly Workers Get Through COVID-19

Eight in 10 CFOs say they'll offer benefits and/or monetary compensation that exceed their contractual obligations to hourly employees.
By David McCann | March 24, 2020
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How to Prevent RPA from Messing With Internal Controls
Technology

How to Prevent RPA from Messing With Internal Controls

Accountability and governance throughout the RPA lifecycle are essential for mitigating fraud and maintaining effective controls.
By Vincent Ryan | March 23, 2020
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Political Fires Are Distracting Many U.S. Workers: Gartner
Workplace Issues

Political Fires Are Distracting Many U.S. Workers: Gartner

Almost half of employees report that debate surrounding the 2020 elections is hampering their ability to perform their job responsibilities, research shows.
By David McCann | February 19, 2020
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5 Categories of Finance Competencies for 2020
Human Capital

5 Categories of Finance Competencies for 2020

Gartner identifies the skills that will more valued going forward and the personas that may be capable of delivering them.
By David McCann | January 16, 2020
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Simplified Cost Structuring Spurs ‘Efficient Growth’
Strategy

Simplified Cost Structuring Spurs ‘Efficient Growth’

Companies are well-served by playing in fewer industries, entering fewer geographical markets, and having simpler product portfolios than peer firms.
By David McCann | December 3, 2019
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Disruptive Change Spells Opportunity for Top CFOs
Strategy

Disruptive Change Spells Opportunity for Top CFOs

In these disruptive times, finance chiefs should invest for scale, root out scope creep, and adopt a customer-centric mindset, says Gartner.
By David McCann | November 21, 2019
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New Top Concern for Internal Audit: Data Governance
Technology

New Top Concern for Internal Audit: Data Governance

Risks related to data management push cybersecurity preparedness out of the lead on the list of worries for chief audit executives: Gartner.
By David McCann | November 7, 2019
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Fears Over Digitalization Efforts Top Execs’ Worry List
Technology

Fears Over Digitalization Efforts Top Execs’ Worry List

But executives should shore up issues involving products, productivity, and customer experience before deciding how to digitally transform, Gartner says.
By David McCann | October 25, 2019
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Finance Avoids RPA for Financial Reporting
Technology

Finance Avoids RPA for Financial Reporting

Finance departments are reluctant to remove humans from the financial reporting progress, but Gartner says that misses opportunities for efficiencies.
By David McCann | October 2, 2019
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Are Companies Paying Too Much for New Talent?
People

Are Companies Paying Too Much for New Talent?

Workers want pay raises of 10% to switch employers, but companies are offering them 15% hikes: Gartner report.
By David McCann | August 27, 2019
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How Finance Leaders Can Hire and Keep Talent
People

How Finance Leaders Can Hire and Keep Talent

Basing career culture on experiences instead of titles and promotions can lower the cost of new hires and help retain valued employees: Gartner.
By David McCann | August 7, 2019
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