The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing to block the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, arguing it would drive up labor costs and limit access to global talent. For most employers, it’s an unbudgeted expense – a…
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Now that there’s a mandatory $100,000 government fee per new H-1B visa petition, financial leaders are increasingly scrutinizing this strategy. Before considering global hiring, it is critical to understand the financial burden of this traditional "onshoring" approach. Deconstructing H-1B Visa…
In September 2025, the Trump administration introduced a significant policy change that impacts H-1B visa costs: a one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions. This move sparked immediate concern among U.S. businesses, especially in sectors that rely on skilled foreign…
More businesses -- including B2B outfits -- are moving away from big national banks in favor of regional banks and credit unions. Why? The best regional institutions combine stability with personal service and a better understanding of local businesses’ day-to-day…
What's the one thing people fear most -- even more than death? Public speaking. And for finance professionals, who often like to keep their eyes on the spreadsheets and their noses to the books, it's usually even more difficult to…
Usually, you need to wait until year's end for pertinent lists and countdowns. But fortunately, two lists will be especially interesting to CFOs developing a finance strategy, because they rank two of the most important factors to consider in the…
As we head into Q3 2025, many finance and HR leaders are preparing salary budgets and setting strategic priorities for 2026. With ongoing inflation and persistent trade uncertainty, leadership teams are weighing how raises and bonuses will affect both employee…
The July jobs report missed expectations by a wide margin, disrupting finance teams’ forecasts of headcount, wages and revenue. This disruption has introduced significant labor data uncertainty, complicating budgeting and strategic planning. Shortly afterward, President Trump fired the head of…
July 26 marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – a civil rights law that fundamentally reshaped workplace access and obligations. But even after decades of case law and EEOC guidance, many companies still get the basics…
Finance professionals often need to evaluate the impact of multiple business outcomes. Whether you are forecasting revenue under different market conditions or evaluating expense reduction plans, Excel’s Scenario Manager can help you test different assumptions within the same model. Excel's…
B2B cash application refers to the process of matching a customer's payments to the invoice that corresponds with them. In today's economy, it's a major yet incredibly challenging task for suppliers. Though technology has come a long way in terms…
Today's CFO navigates shifting technologies, increased cyber risks and ongoing labor challenges. Despite this, most still project double-digit revenue growth. About 76% of the financial leaders identified inflation as a concern, according to a recent FTI Consulting survey. Yet, 73%…
