Heads up! A recession may be closer than you think. Here’s why: The yield curve is flattening right now. As of March 14, 2022, the difference between short-term bond rates (e.g., the two-year Treasury) and long-term bond yields (e.g., the…
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Take a moment to consider the direction Finance is going. It's vital to do that. Reason: Finance is positioned to contribute more to business growth than ever before. Here are some essential attributes you'll need as you drive the Finance…
Will your company’s complex hybrid work arrangements be sustainable for the long term? After all, you have mix of workers in-office, full-remote workers and others dividing their work hours between home and office. If you aren’t 100% sure, RobertHalf.com says…
While it’s fairly straightforward to establish the right benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) for your Finance team, it might be trickier to put them into practice correctly. Here’s what the experts suggest to help you and your team boost…
From inventory outages to incorrect orders to missed shipping dates, the era of COVID continues to be full of supply chain issues for businesses like yours. And miscommunication with vendors can make matters worse. To minimize the impact of supply…
From Zoom to Microsoft 365, software as a service (SaaS) apps are essential to your firm. But many companies overspend on SaaS due to platform redundancies, overlooked auto-renews and missed opportunities to re-negotiate subscription/license terms. Getting more SaaS value According…
The Ray Baum’s Act, which recently went into effect, ensures that when employees dial 911 from a company’s phone system, they can get help. Specifically, a dispatchable location must be conveyed with the call. That includes calls from a multi-line…
In today’s economic climate, CFOs have more challenges than ever before. You and your peers must be ready to adapt to a future shaped by new demands that emerged during the pandemic. This includes an increased need for tech that…
The role of Finance in a company traditionally focuses on liquidity, funding and risk management, but that role has expanded as businesses continue to evolve. Finance has moved into a more collaborative and advisory role in many companies, and often…
When it comes to ransomware, the true question is when, not if, your business will get hit. Last month’s attack on the Colonial Pipeline highlighted the massive disruption caused by a single incident. Today no company can afford to not…
Forward-looking CFOs know it’s important to be prepared for a disaster or business disruption to strike anytime, anywhere. One reason it’s especially important right now: The Atlantic hurricane season, from June 1 to Nov. 30, 2021, is anticipated to be…
Are you feeling positive about the direction of the economy and your company’s future? Your peers certainly are. About 70% of CFOs and other executives said they’re optimistic about economic prospects over the next year, according to the American Institute…
