CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Sept. 22

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

By Lauren Muskett • Sept. 22, 2023

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 David McCann • Sept. 20, 2023

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 Adam Zaki • Sept. 20, 2023

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

‘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 Andy Burt • Sept. 18, 2023

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

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 Vincent Ryan • Sept. 12, 2023

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 Adam Zaki • Sept. 1, 2023

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 Vincent Ryan • Aug. 30, 2023

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

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 Andy Burt • Aug. 28, 2023

What New and Prospective Hires Are Demanding: CFO Peer Audit

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

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 25, 2023

75% of Large Employers Offer Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Study

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

By David McCann • Aug. 16, 2023

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 Adam Zaki • Aug. 9, 2023

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 Adam Zaki • Aug. 7, 2023

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

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 Perry D. Wiggins • Aug. 2, 2023

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 Vincent Ryan • July 28, 2023

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 Adam Zaki • July 19, 2023

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 Vincent Ryan • July 17, 2023

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

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

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

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

How CFOs Can Manage Interns Successfully

If managed correctly, internship programs can be a game-changer for teams looking for fresh perspectives and new talent.

By CFO Editorial Staff • June 30, 2023