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Business adds a new core function: Societal leadership
The annual Edelman Trust Barometer shows that companies and CEOs are seen as trusted and able to effect change on global issues.5 steps towards the future of finance
Technology underpins finance’s role, but CFOs also need to consider data governance, managing change, and championing the move from cost to value.Freight rates won’t ease in 2022, DHL exec says
Businesses may want to sign 2- or 3-year contracts to hedge against future price increases, says the head of DHL’s freight business.Corruption levels show no improvement, tested in part by COVID-19
The annual Corruption Perceptions Index shows that most countries have failed to make significant progress against corruption in the past decade.Climate disclosure requirements set to take effect in UK
Mandatory climate disclosures for the largest companies were enshrined into UK law last week. Here’s what companies will need to disclose after the law takes effect in April.DEI trends that can boost performance in 2022
Finance leaders should be watching for these diversity, equity and inclusion trends as the global economy enters the third year of the pandemic.Shell China CFO on his 2022 priorities and finance leadership
Patrick Tai, CFO of Shell China entities, speaks on his 2022 priorities and the three key skills finance leaders should have in an uncertain world.5 ways to improve vendor communications in a supply chain crisis
It’s time to look beyond price and focus on forming lasting relationships with your valued suppliers.5 ways to communicate with clarity
Finance and accounting professionals can help advance their careers with concise, clear communication. Here’s how.Video: Supply chain woes to last until mid-2022, Maersk chairman says
Jim Hagemann Snabe speaks on the deglobalisation trend and congestion of shipping containers at ports due to COVID-19.Climate issues top list of global risks, survey finds
Business, government, and other leaders polled by the World Economic Forum name extreme weather events as the most severe short-term threat to organisations, while failure to act on climate change is the most pressing long-term concern.Why Big Oil is becoming Small Oil
Many energy companies are returning cash to shareholders and shifting towards renewable energy.Adjust your mindset to improve every negotiation
A negotiation expert offers her top tips for reaching agreements with less conflict in a recap of a recent FM podcast episode.How finance leaders can rethink the supply chain in 2022
A Procter & Gamble leader in North Africa says making productivity gains across the supply chain can help companies navigate rising costs.5 tips for becoming a more effective leader for a virtual workforce
Effectively leading through a computer screen requires an extra dose of empathy and communication.Inflation and crypto craze highlighted global markets in 2021
From surging energy and food prices to the $1 trillion wipeout in China’s tech and property sectors, here’s a roundup of key events that affected global financial markets in 2021.Indispensable career development tips for 2022
Part two of our best career development advice for management accountants from the pages of FM magazine in 2021.Best career development advice in 2021
These tips gleaned from FM articles can help accounting and finance professionals as they consider how to invigorate or transform their careers in 2022.Counting the (carbon) cost of Christmas
With the holiday season about to start, test your knowledge of the carbon footprint of a Christmas tradition.
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