COVID showed how important it is to use technology, such as "low-code" software development, to help your teams adapt to challenges. What if employees who aren't coding experts could get involved in creating apps that boost productivity? Tech tools and…
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Are your top priorities for this year the same as your peers in Finance? The Hackett Group surveyed Finance execs to find out which issues are shaping their agenda for 2022 and beyond. Top 10 priorities From the survey data,…
Beyond your mission statement, are there any environment, social or corporate governance (ESG) values that leadership cares about? And what impact could making those values an active part of your policy and culture have on the bottom line? What it…
A new study says a lot of CFOs (83%) are feeling stressed out. And outdated systems may be to blame. According to DataRails, a financial planning and analysis platform for Excel users, 81% of CFOs say their daily workflows are…
You wouldn’t want to remain loyal to suppliers that frequently raise their prices without warning or miss important delivery deadlines. So maybe it's time to consider starting or updating a supplier performance management program. Among the organizations that may be…
You’re always looking at ways to improve how well you do your jobs. One way for CFOs to get some great insight is to speak to your fellow execs in the C-suite. They could have ideas about what you should…
So could the war in Ukraine extend to Russian cyberattacks on American businesses? It's something to think about because the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says that Russian has been hitting government and other organizations in Ukraine with…
Great news: There are now just two final contenders that you're going to ask for an accounting or payroll software demo. So now you’re ready to see the products in action. But you may be dreading the thought of interacting…
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…
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…
