Human Capital

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    How cross-scope leadership shaped Lauren Dillard’s path at LiveRamp

    Dillard shares how her tenure with the SaaS firm has enhanced her decision-making skills and how she leads across finance, strategy and operations.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Average enterprise business handles 40-plus bank accounts

    A survey of finance leaders by fintech provider Adyen and Boston Consulting Group aims to quantify the complexities of running a large business.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    If half of workers avoid management roles, what happens to the CFO pipeline?

    A comparison of new survey data from Zety and the ACCA suggests that leadership ambition among a multigenerational workforce is declining during a time when finance career paths are becoming less linear.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    Brex CFO Erica Dorfman’s take on the Capital One deal

    In a rare look inside a major fintech transaction, Dorfman describes the speed, scale and boardroom logic that led Brex to Capital One.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
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    How CFO communities are responding to networking overload

    Leaders from GenCFO, CFO Leadership Council and CFO Alliance explain how CFO communities are adapting to an increasingly crowded and commercialized networking landscape.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Almost half of the time saved using AI is spent correcting outputs

    Inconsistent outputs from large language models are introducing hours of additional labor for workers.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Workforce strain is emerging as a core CFO risk

    New Randstad data indicates economic pressure, AI adoption and changing work models are pushing human capital risk deeper into the CFO agenda.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    College football has a new position to fill: CFO

    The national title game isn’t amateur anymore, and neither is the business behind it. Here are five reasons why CFOs will play a major part in the change.

    By Jason Hershman • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Why CFO labor trends center on redesigning teams in 2026

    This year’s finance labor trends are being shaped by the growing use of automation, a shift toward internal talent development and the need for CFOs to balance efficiency with adaptability. 

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Year-end jobs report: Layoffs shot up, hiring plans are modest

    The number of jobs displaced by AI, along with federal government cuts, skyrocketed last year.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    McKinsey’s new AI hiring experiment puts pressure on the ‘up-or-out’ model

    For CFOs, the pilot shows how the consulting industry is adjusting to the many promises of artificial intelligence.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Consumers head into 2026 with worries about inflation and jobs

    A recent survey by the New York Federal Reserve points to persistent concerns about price increases over the year ahead.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Chicago CFO to depart after city OKs $16.6B budget for 2026

    Jill Jaworski, the city’s finance chief since May 2023, is taking a similar job at Chicago’s Navy Pier tourist attraction starting in early February.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    A CFO action plan for 2026

    From optimizing costs to effectively embracing technology, these are the actions finance chiefs should be prioritizing this year. 

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    How Bevi’s CFO turned the tap on $100M of annual revenue

    Wajeeha Ahmed, the water dispenser maker’s first finance chief, says that sharing financial performance with employees helps drive impact.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    8 CFO strategies to promote healthy work-life balance

    December can be a stressful time, but also an opportunity to reflect on work-life balance — both our own and our team's.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Mid-market investment in AI averaged $600K this year

    A survey by Baker Tilly reveals concerns and spending priorities for leaders of midsize businesses heading into 2026.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime CFO to retire in 2027

    Marc Hamburg has been finance chief at the giant holding company throughout many prominent acquisitions, including its purchase of Geico and BNSF Railway.

    By • Dec. 8, 2025
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    Workers less happy, more informed with company benefits

    A new global survey from WTW found that 84% of respondents are “well informed” about their benefits but only 61% are satisfied with them.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    After a deal value surge in 2025, CFOs should brace for a split M&A market

    Early data from Deloitte’s 2026 M&A Trends Survey shows rising optimism for dealmaking next year despite flat volume and mixed economic signals.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Despite incoming holiday layoffs, CFO bonuses are likely safe

    New data shows almost a third of companies will implement layoffs before year's end, while most will still preserve the funds to keep executive bonuses in place.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    NYCPA CEO Calvin Harris Jr. on New York’s new CPA pathway

    Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval of the state’s 120-hour pathway marks its first major shift in CPA licensure in more than a decade. 

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    CFOs netted average of $8.4M in benefits via change in control pacts this year

    A new report by Alvarez & Marsal details average benefits paid to leaders across a variety of companies in the S&P 1500. 

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Holiday party vibes go from Bah! Humbug! to bottom-line booster

    A year after many workers skipped company festivities, new ezCater data shows rising party budgets and attendance.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Marketing icon Seth Godin on why most CFOs don’t take the ‘C’ seriously

    The former Yahoo VP and marketing icon from the dot-com era talks about AI, risk and how CFOs can lead with confidence and creativity.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025