Are you aware of how change is affecting your employees?
Change is hard. Everybody knows that. But a new survey says top-level execs don’t seem to recognize just how much strain change is putting on their employees.
Corporate Culture
Boost employee engagement by getting to know them
Could you be missing out on valuable opportunities for employee engagement and retention? In one-on-one meetings with your people, it’s easy to get caught up in output, results and productivity metrics. But one-on-one meetings are the chance to gain big-picture insight on the members of your team beyond their jobs titles and what they do […]
Celebrating the holidays in the age of COVID-19
The holidays are officially here – and for many companies, they may look a little (or a lot) different this year.
Cut costs and grow the top line: 3 questions that help you do both
So CFOs’ 2014 marching orders at most companies are clear: Maintain a cost-conscious culture while enabling top-line growth.
Disconnected employees: Ways to spot them & stop them before they hurt bottom line
As year-end ramps up, you’ll need your Finance folks to be at the top of their game. But beware: A good number of them may be secretly disengaged and disconnected, doing the bare minimum and costing your company thousands – even millions – in lost productivity. In fact, a third of employees at companies large […]
Diversity, equity and inclusion crucial for your firm’s financial success
Diversity, equity and inclusion should be an important part of your hiring strategy at your company, and in Finance as well. Making the effort to be inclusive can draw in more talented new hires and help you grow your client base, boosting the bottom line. Although most firms say they’re committed to boosting diversity and […]
Does your company enforce the 'No A-holes Rule'?
It’s hard to imagine asking your problem employees not to act like, well, like assholes. Here’s a company that actually makes its workers sign off on it.
How much do bad hires cost your Finance department?
You know all about the costs associated with hiring new blood in the Finance department, but the real cash drain takes place when you hire the wrong person.
How to handle conflicting employee feedback on leaders & supervisors
If employee feedback on their managers’ performance seems wildly contradictory from one person to another, the problem might not be flawed data. For example, if some staffers say someone’s a micromanager, while others say they need more guidance from that person, it’s difficult to take any info like that and analyze what adjustments or improvements […]
Leading multigenerational teams: Getting the best out of your age-diverse workforce
With a notable number of Baby Boomers feeling like they should postpone retirement, you may have a multigenerational team with as many as four (or even five) different generations represented in your organization. Studies have shown that Baby Boomers ranging in age from 58 to 76, Gen X-ers who are 42 to 57 years old, […]
Potential fraudster in your midst? This 23 point checklist tells you
When it comes to fraud, no one’s above suspicion. But there are some commonalities among the folks most likely to steal from your company.
Proof: 1 in 25 bosses really is a psychopath
He or she may not be wielding a chainsaw or lurking around a campground, but that doesn’t mean your boss isn’t a psychopath.
Recruiting top talent: Keys to smart budget investment
With the Great Resignation impacting hiring and retention across the board, your company may be investing more money in talent acquisition right now. And you definitely don’t want any of those dollars wasted. Top pain points Right now, the field is more competitive than ever, and many of your peers are spending more money on […]
So long, 2020! 4 big lessons Finance learned
The year 2020 was an extremely challenging one for CFOs and their companies. But you persevered – and learned a lot of important lessons.
Socially responsible 401(k) options show employers take DEI seriously
Lately, senior management at businesses like yours has been feeling the need to get serious about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and other socially responsible policies and practices. In a post on HRMorning.com, experts Stephanie Ashton and Monem Salam said this is how they’re putting their money where their mouth is: One way for employers […]
The cost of a disgruntled employee: $2 billion
Here’s some very expensive proof that “soft” issues like employee morale can have a very hard impact on your company’s bottom line.
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