So is the long-predicted recession near -- or here already? Depends on who you ask. The traditional bellwether of a recession, gross domestic product (GDP), says it's not. After all, GDP grew by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter of 2024,…
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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…
Excel financial formulas allow users to process accounting data quickly and easily. To use a financial formula in Excel, click on the “Formula” tab along the main tool bar. From the function library, click on “Financial” and select the formula…
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…
The Department of Labor's independent contractor (IC) rule that went into effect on March 11 is forcing many businesses to triple-check they're in full compliance. The rule helps to clarify gray areas in IC/employee determinations. Employers must follow a six-factor…
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)…
Some payroll staffers may assume that complying with IRS regulations is enough to keep their companies out of trouble. That's not the case -- there are a number of requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) enforced by the…
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"…
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 higher overtime salary threshold that kicks in on July 1 will affect a million-plus salaried exempt employees. And it's good news for many folks -- inflation is taking a bigger bite out of everyone's paycheck and companies are scaling…
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…
