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 Dec. 10, 2024
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    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 Nov. 27, 2024
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    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 Nov. 26, 2024
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    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 Nov. 26, 2024
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    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 , Nov. 25, 2024
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    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 Nov. 11, 2024
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    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 Oct. 2, 2024
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    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 Oct. 2, 2024
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    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 Aug. 29, 2024
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    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 July 17, 2024
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    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
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    88% of workers struggle to meet basic living costs: survey

    Employees’ sentiment about their personal financial circumstances takes a nosedive in 2024.

    By June 26, 2024
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    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
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    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 June 7, 2024
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    CFO turnover continued to rise in Q1, up 14% YoY

    2023 was the fourth straight year of increased CFO appointments.

    By May 22, 2024
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    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 May 8, 2024
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    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 April 29, 2024
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    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 April 26, 2024
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    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 April 24, 2024
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    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 April 15, 2024
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    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
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    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 April 10, 2024
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    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
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    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 April 3, 2024
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    43% of Companies Monitor Worker’s Online Activity

    Many employees have issues with their employers’ internet surveillance practices.

    By April 2, 2024