Human Capital: Page 4

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    The end of free office coffee? Tax changes, price hikes percolate

    With bean prices soaring and tax deductions for office snacks set to disappear in 2026, finance teams may need to track growing coffee costs. 

    By • July 23, 2025
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    Legal, finance collaboration pivotal to business success — white paper

    A report from the Association of Corporate Counsel aims to quantify the importance of good relationships between legal chiefs and CFOs.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    Q&A

    KPMG’s Atif Zaim on CFO challenges, leading with intention and the 150-hour rule

    In part two of the conversation with KPMG’s new deputy chair and U.S. managing principal, Zaim discusses how today’s leaders must think beyond client delivery and internal development.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    A two-part sit-down with KPMG’s Deputy Chair and US Managing Principal Atif Zaim

    After officially taking the position on July 1, Zaim talked exclusively with CFO.com to discuss his previous time at KPMG, navigating the present and preparing for the future.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Employers project flat salary budgets in 2026

    In a Willis Towers Watson survey of U.S. companies, participants said they’re planning to increase salary budgets by 3.5% in 2026, the same as actual increases this year.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    58% of Gen Z workers say their job is a ‘situationship’

    As job loyalty fades among younger workers, CFOs must evaluate how their organizations invest in and manage human capital.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Tesla CFO named in bogus political filings tied to Elon Musk: Trial Balance

    Unverified federal election filings that name Vaibhav Taneja as treasurer of the Musk-backed America Party highlight tensions around immigration and tech policy.

    By , • July 7, 2025
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    8 ways CFOs can successfully onboard new employees

    When new finance team members are onboarded effectively, there will be a stronger team dynamic, enhanced productivity and, as a result, reduced attrition.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    43% of CFOs say half of business travel could be replaced by virtual meetings

    While most CFOs are still approving travel requests, many also question their value and ROI given how widespread virtual business has become.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Q&A

    A CFO exit interview with Kajima Building & Designs’ Bona Allen

    After more than 40 years in finance and over a decade in his most recent CFO role, Allen reflects on leadership, legacy and what comes next.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Rising costs re-emerge as companies’ top benefits issue

    With U.S. employers’ medical tab expected to climb by more than 10% this year, they’re more aggressively making plan changes.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    Most middle-market CFOs are making at least $350K a year

    Base salaries tend to increase at bigger companies, though there are notable similarities in bonus structures, according to new research by executive search firm JM Search.

    By • June 20, 2025
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    Are defined benefit plans back? Half of CFOs are now using them

    Some CFOs managing defined benefit plans are choosing to maintain them after years of phaseouts, with some even exploring ways to bring them back.

    By • June 12, 2025
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    What CFOs should take away from the Ames v. Ohio decision

    The Supreme Court’s recent ruling eliminates the concept of reverse discrimination and changes how majority-group status is treated in bias claims.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    Warner Bros. Discovery CFO to head cable division in planned split

    The media giant plans to divide itself into two publicly traded companies, one overseeing streaming and the other overseeing cable networks.

    By • June 9, 2025
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    70% of companies now cover GLP-1s for weight loss

    Although coverage restrictions remain in place, the trendiness of weight loss drugs may be creating a growing cost concern for CFOs.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Many Americans unlikely to quit over RTO mandates

    More than half of respondents in a recent survey by recruiting firm Randstad said they won’t leave their jobs if asked to return to the office at least three days a week.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Opinion

    Balancing strategic tradeoffs and leadership transparency during challenging transformations

    Transparent communication around cost-cutting decisions is vital for preserving employee morale, productivity and culture.

    By Annie Peabody • June 3, 2025
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    Opinion

    Financial transparency as a strategic advantage for CFOs

    When delivered with consistency and clarity, transparency can transform company culture, drive better decision making and empower employees to think like owners.

    By Michael Paull • May 29, 2025
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    Why external workforce payments need one global standard

    Fragmented payments are slowing global teams. Here's how CFOs can fix it.

    May 27, 2025
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    The corporate work week grows even longer

    Executives average more than 50 hours per week, and relatively few employees still work only 40 hours.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    NYC leads return-to-office as hybrid work increases: Trial Balance

    Placer.ai’s April 2025 Office Index shows continued recovery in office foot traffic, with New York City leading the rebound.

    By , • May 19, 2025
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    Global workforce shrank by 4.15% in 2024

    Even AI roles experienced a sharp 15% year-over-year decline as hiring dynamics in the space matured.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    Companies bet on internal hires and first-timers as CFO turnover rises in Q1

    More than half of the finance chiefs hired in this year’s first quarter were promoted internally or were first-time CFOs, according to new data from Russell Reynolds.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    NASBA and AICPA approve model legislation for CPA licensure

    The revised Uniform Accountancy Act introduces a third pathway to CPA licensure and modernizes mobility rules to help states address accounting talent concerns.

    By • May 15, 2025