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    Budgets for Merit Raises to Rise Only 3.5% in 2024

    The technology sector is among the leaders in moderating workers’ pay hikes.

    By Sept. 27, 2023
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    CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Sept. 22

    New CFOs at Warner Music Group, Bausch Health, Lands’ End, and more.

    By Sept. 22, 2023
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    Only 1 in 4 CFOs See Wage Hikes as a Top Priority

    “Avoiding turnover costs and ensuring teams are right-sized with the right skills are top of mind.”

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    49% of Top Execs Say AI Could Take Their Jobs: Weekly Stat

    C-suite leaders are concerned that if they don’t improve their AI skills, they will be unprepared for the future of work.

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    Opinion

    AI in Hiring: 4 Steps to Avoid Legal Headaches

    These steps are a starting point for hiring teams to help their companies identify useful AI tools. 

    By Jeremy Locklear and Tory Summey • Sept. 19, 2023
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    ‘What Does It Cost?’ Editor’s Note for Sept. 18, 2023

    Leadership is a person who has to make choices and sacrifices. How do you count the cost?

    By Sept. 18, 2023
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    Comment Period Opens for Proposed $55K Overtime Rule Threshold

    Employers can weigh in on the overtime rule through Nov. 7. 

    By Kate Tornone • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Deferred Comp Plans Help CFO Retention and Retirement Savings

    CFOs and other highly compensated employees get tax benefits and the ability to save money pretax above the statutory limits of a 401(k).

    By Sept. 12, 2023
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    Forget About Labor Trends: Here’s What’s Important to Gen Z Workers

    As more Gen Z employees enter the workforce, CFOs and their fellow executives should know how young people evaluate the workplace. 

    By Sept. 1, 2023
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    Health-Care Costs in the U.S. Projected to Rise 6% This Year

    The average health-care cost per worker is projected to reach $17,200 in 2023, up from $15,862 in 2022, according to the Business Group on Health.

    By Aug. 30, 2023
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    Hybrid Jobs Surge 29% YoY; Remote Jobs Decline

    “Interest in hybrid roles has remained intact as companies seem to be trying to strike a balance between complying with return-to-office requirements and offering work flexibility,” analyst Sherla Sriprada said.

    By Ginger Christ • Aug. 29, 2023
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    The Adventures of Hiring: Editor’s Note for Aug. 28, 2023

    Today's economic climate makes it a new kind of challenge to hire and retain top-level talent.

    By Aug. 28, 2023
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    What New and Prospective Hires Are Demanding: CFO Peer Audit

    CFOs are receiving employee requests about work enviornment, job stability, and growth potential. 

    By Aug. 25, 2023
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    75% of Large Employers Offer Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Study

    Lifestyle spending accounts have quickly become one of the most popular employer-funded perks.

    By Aug. 16, 2023
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    66% of Financial Services Leaders Would Quit If Forced to Return to Office

    Data suggests employees want to work in the office, but not every day. 

    By Aug. 9, 2023
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    72% of Employees Say Productivity is Dependent On Good Data

    Workers say they their productivity is tied to having the data and information they need and less so to having autonomy.  

    By Aug. 7, 2023
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    Opinion

    5 Ways to Upgrade Your Finance Team

    As a company grows, it needs a finance team with well-defined roles, clear procedures, and a willingness to collaborate.

    By Tim Jung • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Why a Smaller IT Headcount is Not Necessarily Better: Metric of the Month

    Use this guidance to make well-informed, data-driven decisions about your IT workforce.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    Good Treasurer/Bad Treasurer

    A good treasurer is the team leader when it comes to answering the company-wide question, “How much liquidity is ‘enough?’”

    By July 28, 2023
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    45% of Worker Stress is Due to Job Instability: Weekly Stat

    Most workers say employers are falling short in managing stress successfully despite spending on wellness and mental health benefits.

    By July 19, 2023
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    Matching CFOs to Company Culture and Strategy

    Why a financial engineer may be ineffective in a consensus-driven company culture focused on accelerated growth, according to Accenture.

    By July 17, 2023
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    8 Traits a CFO Should Look for When Hiring a Chief Procurement Officer

    A CFO should carefully assess whether they are hiring a CPO with the breadth of skills necessary to help them flourish in their new leadership role.

    By Steven Lutzer • July 11, 2023
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    CFOs On the Move: Week Ending July 7

    Cboe Global Markets, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bolt, MarketWise, GoGuardian, Visual Lease, InnovAge, MiMedx Group, MedMen

    By CFO Editorial Staff • July 7, 2023
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    7 Things Your Finance Team is Thinking About in Q3

    Skills acquisition, the future of AI, and work-life balance are all on the minds of finance team employees as the third quarter begins.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • July 7, 2023
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    CFOs On the Move: Week Ending June 30

    American Express, Papa Johns, Mobileye Global, Harley-Davidson, Noodles & Company, Mercury Systems, Upbring, NeoGames

    By CFO Editorial Staff • June 30, 2023