ROI Archives - CFO

Delivering a Compelling ROI Message to Customers

Delivering a Compelling ROI Message to Customers

The market is saturated with ROI messaging, and most of it is not very convincing, so credibility is key.

By Vincent Ryan | November 17, 2020

A CFO’s Case For Investing Big in Employee Development

A CFO’s Case For Investing Big in Employee Development

"A single avoided loss can pay for a lot of professional development."

By Kevin Ingram | October 24, 2017

The Best Path Forward

Robotic Process Automation

The Best Path Forward

CFOs blend new and old techniques in a quest for capital budgeting solutions that allow more flexibility.

By Russ Banham | October 3, 2017

Throw Away Your ROI Calculator for Wellness Programs

Human Capital & Careers

Throw Away Your ROI Calculator for Wellness Programs

Standard approaches to measuring returns on wellness initiatives are worthless, as the analysis must be customized to a company's particular needs.

By Hal Rosenbluth | June 6, 2017

How to Get Your ROI on Employee Benefits Spending

Employee Benefits and Compensation

How to Get Your ROI on Employee Benefits Spending

If workers don’t understand their benefits, they won’t appreciate them.

By Ron Shah | April 20, 2017

IT Focus Shifts from Revenue to Operating Income

Financial Planning & Analysis

IT Focus Shifts from Revenue to Operating Income

Technology investments are starting to pay off, creating urgency in management and boards to drive even more gains in operating income.

By Akhilesh Tiwari | March 9, 2017

Investment Returns Destined to Shrink

Investor Relations

Investment Returns Destined to Shrink

Annual returns on equity and fixed income investments will be dragged down by contracting margins and lower global GDP growth, says McKinsey.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 3, 2016

To Optimize Talent, Sweat the Small Stuff

To Optimize Talent, Sweat the Small Stuff

Lots of little changes aimed at enhancing employee engagement and mindfulness can create a big payoff.

By John Boudreau | July 29, 2014

Predictive Analytics: How Clear Is the ROI?

Predictive Analytics: How Clear Is the ROI?

Companies claim that predictive analytics has earned them rich returns on their investments, but the numbers may not be as solid as they appear.

By David McCann | July 3, 2014

Holding On for Tomorrow

Holding On for Tomorrow

How economic uncertainty dulls investment.

By Economist Staff | November 25, 2013

Getting the Most Out of State and Local Tax Incentives

Getting the Most Out of State and Local Tax Incentives

Corporate executives today should consider all of the state and local tax incentives that are available to them before entering a capital project. Here are three steps that can help.

By Michael R. Press | August 22, 2013

Weighty Delusion Could Hike Health Costs

Human Capital & Careers

Weighty Delusion Could Hike Health Costs

Most employees think they are in good health, but more than half of them are wrong.

By David McCann | February 7, 2013

Worker Delusion Hikes Health-care Costs

Human Capital & Careers

Worker Delusion Hikes Health-care Costs

Most employees think their health is just fine, but more than half of them are wrong.

By David McCann | January 10, 2013

Nine Reasons Why Wellness Works

Human Capital & Careers

Nine Reasons Why Wellness Works

Point: Done well, worksite wellness efforts can generate enormous health-care savings.

By Larry S. Chapman | January 4, 2013

Training at Dell: Here, There, and Everywhere

Training at Dell: Here, There, and Everywhere

The computer giant&spamp;rsquo;s financial-education programs rely on a mix of long-distance and local learning.

By David McCann | August 1, 2012