Four in five finance chiefs say there's not currently anyone in the company ready to take over the role, a survey reveals.
Some consumer goods companies are increasing prices, but there are signs of renewed price sensitivity among buyers, says Korn Ferry's Craig Rowley.
With the talent shortage only expected to worsen, companies will have to pay big bucks to hire and retain top talent.
The ever-widening gap between employers' needs and workers' skills could drive massive lost financial opportunities over the next decade-plus.
When it comes to men and women holding the same-level job, at the same company, and within the same function, on average their pay is almost equal: study.
Companies have barely begun to address capital-allocation issues related to the law, and they may need to adjust some workers' pay.
Finance executives appear to be just as likely to be unhappy in their current jobs as other workers are.
Everyone from recent college grads to Fortune 100 CEOs goes about job searches the wrong way, says Korn Ferry boss Gary Burnison.
For CFOs to keep their jobs, relationships are more important than profits, Korn Ferry research suggests.
Succession plans are less risky when the new finance chief is an internal hire, a top talent expert says.
Increasing the number of women in top management is a shared responsibility between companies and female employees with leadership potential: Korn Ferry.
Candidates are in the driver's seat, companies are hiring for potential rather than experience, and other hot trends.
