While the role of finance chiefs continues to expand into uncharted territory, their take-home seems to be lagging behind. (more…)
Payroll
File it under "seemed like a good idea at the time" -- in an attempt to save money a company reclassifies existing workers as independent contractors or starts hiring more ICs. Could save you a bundle ... or cost you…
IT's always one of the first on the chopping block in tight times. But which specific tech expenses are your peers taking the hatchet to? (more…)
The aim of the stimulus package was to find more work for people. You probably didn't think that meant more work for your own staffers! (more…)
When your firm is struggling, it's hard to imagine scooping up and retaining top talent. But by rethinking your selling points, even companies going through bankruptcy can do it. (more…)
Negotiation is a tactic every Finance chief employs. But renegotiation may be the key to real savings. (more…)
Convincing the holdouts isn't easy. Here are a few road-tested ideas you might not have tried. (more…)
Better huddle together with HR to make sure you've got all bases covered when it comes to the recently passed Ledbetter Act. (more…)
For employers forced to cut staff, a frightening trend is emerging: An alarming number of employees aren't taking their dismissals lying down. (more…)
Can't bear reading another story on catastrophic effects of the recession? Recent findings not only offer a glimpse of a light at end of the tunnel, they may offer guidance on how to get there. (more…)
Yes, you have your own personal resolutions for 2009. But what about ones for your department? Here's how to make sure both types take. (more…)
There's no shortage of benefits from adding an automatic enrollment feature to your 401(k). But be aware of this one pitfall. (more…)
