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Human Capital Reporting Standards Finally Arrive

Talent Management

Human Capital Reporting Standards Finally Arrive

Will the new ISO standard prompt companies to begin voluntarily reporting an assortment of human capital metrics?

By David McCann | December 18, 2018

Can Corporate Culture Bridge the Talent Gap?

Can Corporate Culture Bridge the Talent Gap?

An HR leader explains how companies view the importance of culture in an era with historically low unemployment rates.

By Lisa Greenough | June 1, 2018

The Quiz: Hire Learning

Talent Management

The Quiz: Hire Learning

How much do you know about the latest job search and hiring trends? Take our quiz.

By CFO Staff | May 3, 2018

Human Capital: Risk vs. Uncertainty

Talent Management

Human Capital: Risk vs. Uncertainty

When it comes to human capital, "risk" and "uncertainty" are two different concepts, and they need to be addressed separately in order to minimize risk.

By Haig Nalbantian | October 5, 2017

Investors to SEC: Mandate People Disclosures

Risk & Compliance

Investors to SEC: Mandate People Disclosures

A group of 25 large institutional investors makes a strong case for rules requiring reporting on human capital management practices and performance.

By David McCann | July 20, 2017

The Holes in Human Capital Metrics

Human Capital Management

The Holes in Human Capital Metrics

Prodded by investors, some companies are disclosing more data about their workforces. But how much value will that information have?

By David McCann | October 11, 2016

The Risks, Rewards, and Fallacies about Human Capital Reporting

The Risks, Rewards, and Fallacies about Human Capital Reporting

The quality level of the most important human capital — the executive kind — can't be quantified.

By Mark Oppenheimer | March 16, 2016

Material World: Human Capital Disclosure Matters

Material World: Human Capital Disclosure Matters

It's really quite simple: Because human capital is material to a company's success, much information about people should be disclosed.

By Jeff Higgins | March 16, 2016

Caution: Human Capital Reporting Zone

Caution: Human Capital Reporting Zone

Thorny issues muddy the outlook for companies to expand what they publicly report about their workforce.

By Eddie Short and Usha Mirchandani | March 16, 2016

Human Capital Disclosure Is ‘Unambiguously a Good Thing’

Human Capital Disclosure Is ‘Unambiguously a Good Thing’

It's crazy to report a company's "most important assets" as nothing more than costs.

By Dan McMurrer and Laurie Bassi | March 16, 2016

Should Companies Expand Human Capital Disclosure?

Should Companies Expand Human Capital Disclosure?

Four viewpoints in a debate that won't quit.

By David McCann | March 16, 2016

Why Human Capital Reporting Should Matter to CFOs

Why Human Capital Reporting Should Matter to CFOs

Developing guidelines fit neatly with what highly strategic finance chiefs are trying to accomplish.

By Andrew Lambert, David Creelman, and Laurie Bassi | December 30, 2014

Holding Health Care Accountable

Human Capital & Careers

Holding Health Care Accountable

For companies seeking higher-quality health care at lower cost, an accountable care organization may be the answer.

By David McCann | December 29, 2014

Once More Unto the Fiduciary Breach

Workplace Issues

Once More Unto the Fiduciary Breach

A class-action suit highlights potential fiduciary risks for 401(k) plan sponsors.

By David McCann | July 18, 2014

Double Duty

More and more companies are eliminating the chief operating officer position — and handing operating duties to the CFO.

By David McCann | May 21, 2014