AI and machine learning technology is giving companies an edge like they've never enjoyed before. Businesses can pinpoint exactly which customers (and which kinds of customers) are more likely to buy their products -- and a whole lot more. Such…
Policy and culture
Businesses that let new customers sign up via a click of the mouse may be forced to make cancellation of a subscription just as easy. The so-called click-to-cancel rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is on track to…
Companies are sending their "road warriors" out at a rate not seen since 2019. A new study shows companies are allocating more of their budgets for travel costs through 2024 and into next year. Upward Climb with Uphill Struggles: 2024…
The list of fraudulent brokerages, securities firms and even financial regulators just keeps getting longer. Hundreds, potentially thousands, of scam artists are on the prowl, looking to pick the pockets of investors who don't double check a company's on the…
How you push one staffer’s buttons might not be the best strategy for another staffer. But there are some motivational “Dos” and “Don’ts” that resonate with just about everyone: Do reward teams and individuals Group rewards and recognition are just as…
A federal ban on employee non-compete agreements may not go into effect in September after all. Two lawsuits scheduled to be decided in late July and the end of August may put the kibosh on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC)…
CFOs intend to continue cutting costs and boosting efficiency in every area possible through 2024 and probably well into 2025. And unfortunately that could mean a wave of layoffs is still to come. Forty percent of chief executives expect "major"…
In a matter of months, companies will possess first-ever guidelines for environmental credit accounting. Public and private firms will be required to follow one model for marking down projects like carbon dioxide offsets. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) unanimously…
Layoffs, inflation, AI ... these are just some of the factors making employees feel more stressed about their jobs and career future. Studies show stress isn't unique to ground-level workers and middle management -- chief execs feel the pressure too,…
You just can't always tell from an interview if certain applicants may require more praise and (ahem) hand-holding than other job candidates. But there are clues. Such as ... ... requesting to bring a parent along on a job interview.…
The traditional "bean counter" role of the CFO is a thing of the past. Today's financial leaders are expected to boost efficiency and cut waste across all areas of their organizations. As a result, the typical CFO works well over…
Believe it or not, more than 80% of workers like their employers' Paid Time Off (PTO) packages. But that doesn't stop a surprising percentage of workers from abusing it. Thirty-seven percent of Millennials (workers in their late 20s, 30s and…
