Human Capital: Page 8
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Performance reviews under a microscope
Companies are moving to narrative rather than numerical reviews, focusing on the balance between what employees do and how they do it.
By David McCann • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Global healthcare costs set to exceed 10% yet again
Companies in North America won’t be hit quite as hard, with an expected 8.7% increase.
By David McCann • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Study suggests DEI may escalate workplace hostility and racial bias
New data from the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University suggest those preconditioned with DEI narratives are more likely to accuse others of unwarranted bias.
By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Most Americans say a salary of $270K deems financial success
However, Gen Z’s expectations are far higher at almost $600K, according to a new survey from Empower that reveals major differences in generational compensation expectations.
By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Macy’s delays Q3 earnings after accounting employee hid up to $154M in expenses: Trial Balance
The retailer said the funds were not stolen, vendor payments were unaffected and the individual responsible is no longer with the company.
By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Half of companies admit their pay programs are ineffective
And fewer than a quarter of companies rate their own communications about compensation as adequate.
By David McCann • Nov. 11, 2024 -
86% of controllers expect their roles will change in five years
Over a quarter of those expecting change say the new work will require a different or unknown skill set, according to new data from EY.
By Adam Zaki • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Just 46% of employees rate their mental health at work as “very good” or better
Managers and workers have differing views of mental health in the workplace.
By David McCann • Oct. 2, 2024 -
34% of U.S. employees age 50+ want to phase into retirement
While millions of older workers are aiming to delay retirement, many others are looking to begin winding down sooner than later.
By David McCann • Aug. 29, 2024 -
72% of CFOs got a raise in 2023: report
Median increases for CEO pay fell flat in 2023 to 0%, down from 2.9% in 2022. For CFOs, the standard increase of 4% was the median figure.
By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2024 -
Opinion
5 steps to build a great company culture that adds bottom-line value
Here are some lessons for making it sustainable over the long term.
By Jim Proppe and Jason Drake • July 9, 2024 -
88% of workers struggle to meet basic living costs: survey
Employees’ sentiment about their personal financial circumstances takes a nosedive in 2024.
By David McCann • June 26, 2024 -
Opinion
4 ways to save the CPA
It’s time to turn the change-resistant reputation of CPAs on its head is now before the talent pool evaporates entirely.
By Tim Brackney • June 13, 2024 -
Chemours names Shane Hostetter as new CFO following executives’ code of ethics violations
Hostetter takes over as finance chief as the company looks to move on from code of ethics violations by its CEO, CFO and principal accounting officer stemming from Q4 of last year.
By Andy Burt • June 7, 2024 -
CFO turnover continued to rise in Q1, up 14% YoY
2023 was the fourth straight year of increased CFO appointments.
By David McCann • May 22, 2024 -
72% of CFOs say healthcare costs the most unpredictable expense: Report
Both self-funded and fully-funded plans have predictability and cost issues, according to a Mercer report.
By Adam Zaki • May 8, 2024 -
28% of companies involved in M&A lack key people retention plans
Forty-four percent of acquiring companies selected at least half of C-suite executives to sign retention agreements.
By David McCann • April 29, 2024 -
88% of CFOs say FTC noncompete ruling will have no impact on their career trajectory: Poll
Poll findings indicate that CFOs do not see the new FTC noncompete ruling as a threat to retaining top finance talent.
By Andy Burt • April 26, 2024 -
35% of employees would take less pay for non-toxic workplace: Report
Nearly half of employees said favoritism is inhibiting their ability for a fair shot at career growth, according to an INTOO survey.
By Adam Zaki • April 24, 2024 -
68% of Gen Z workers would take an unwanted job for good pay: Report
Only 10% of Gen Z workers said they want more money so they can “splurge on things,” according to new data.
By Adam Zaki • April 15, 2024 -
NYCB hires new CFO, general counsel
The beleaguered Long Island-based lender brought aboard four executives Friday whose careers had crossed paths with that of newly minted CEO Joseph Otting.
By Dan Ennis • April 15, 2024 -
73% of CFOs to Earn Salary Between $201k-400k in 2024: Report
A new survey from Rho on CFO compensation figures reveals compensation, equity, and severance trends for finance chiefs.
By Adam Zaki • April 10, 2024 -
Old National Puts CFO Brendon Falconer on Leave Following Child Molestation Charges
The Evansville, Indiana-based bank named its chief strategy officer as interim CFO on Monday after Brendon Falconer was arrested last week.
By Dan Ennis • April 3, 2024 -
71% of Big 4 Auditors Worry About Mental Health
But those at the Big Four are hardly alone; many auditors, wherever they work, feel similarly.
By David McCann • April 3, 2024 -
43% of Companies Monitor Worker’s Online Activity
Many employees have issues with their employers’ internet surveillance practices.
By David McCann • April 2, 2024