Workforce Archives - CFO

3 CFO Trends to Watch in 2023

3 CFO Trends to Watch in 2023

Investing in digital transformation, addressing new workforce models, and staying adaptable will be key to surviving a potentially volatile year.

By Wendy Stewart | January 24, 2023

How Convertible Benefits Can Help CFOs Reduce Costs and Minimize Turnover

How Convertible Benefits Can Help CFOs Reduce Costs and Minimize Turnover

Repurposing unused PTO into benefits employees want — such as retirement contributions — ensures money spent on benefits supports employees’ needs.

By Rob Whalen | January 20, 2023

The CFO’s Role in Leadership Development

The CFO’s Role in Leadership Development

Ongoing leadership development can reinforce organizational stability, even in a difficult economy.

By Michael Pickrum | October 14, 2022

4 Ways SMBs Can Recession-Proof Their Businesses

Risk Management

4 Ways SMBs Can Recession-Proof Their Businesses

It's crucial for CFOs to prepare their companies to survive, and possibly even thrive, through the next economic downturn.

By Michael Levine | August 4, 2022

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

Metric of the Month: The Right Mix of New and Long-Serving Employees

Human Capital Management

Metric of the Month: The Right Mix of New and Long-Serving Employees

Work to strike a balance between organizational experience and fresh perspectives.

By Perry D. Wiggins, C.P.A. | May 5, 2022

Senators Push for Clarity on Payroll Support After Airlines Threaten Cuts

Risk & Compliance

Senators Push for Clarity on Payroll Support After Airlines Threaten Cuts

The lawmakers say that airlines that are involuntarily cutting workers’ hours may be violating the terms of federal coronavirus aid.

By Lauren Muskett | May 8, 2020

Morgan Stanley Prepares for 2020 With Job Cuts

Morgan Stanley Prepares for 2020 With Job Cuts

The bank is laying off about 2% of its workforce in a move that reflects its concerns over the economic outlook.

By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2019

U.S. Layoffs Jump, But Payrolls Expected to Grow

U.S. Layoffs Jump, But Payrolls Expected to Grow

The unemployment rate remains at historically low levels amid the mixed labor numbers.

By Lauren Muskett | April 4, 2019

GE Slims Down Further With Power Layoffs

GE Slims Down Further With Power Layoffs

The 12,000 job cuts are "painful but necessary for GE Power to respond to the disruption in the power market."

By Matthew Heller | December 7, 2017

Five Myths about Predicting Workforce Behaviors

Five Myths about Predicting Workforce Behaviors

The science of predictive analytics, commonly used in corporate financial planning, is missing from HR at most companies. Here’s why.

By David McCann | March 22, 2013