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Amazon CEO unveils 55,000 tech jobs in first hiring push under his watch
Chief Executive Andy Jassy says the company needs more firepower to keep up with demand in retail, the cloud, and advertising, among other businesses.COVID-19 resurgence, tight labour market lead to drop in US optimism
Finance professionals remain optimistic overall about their businesses’ economic prospects, but that optimism is tempered by the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant and other concerns in the third quarter.Prices are rising, but is it inflation?
Rising prices have economists debating whether trouble is brewing, but a lot can be explained by the pandemic.Sustainability reporting: Getting clarity on materiality
The question of what is material and how materiality is assessed is undergoing a major transformation. Now is the time to understand how changes will influence reporting standards.Video: Norwegian Air, Lufthansa hopeful over rebound
Norwegian Air says it’s hopeful over a rebound as Europe reopens, while Lufthansa says its cash flow has now turned positive again.Test your skill at cell referencing in Excel
Even experienced spreadsheet modellers can misplace the dollar signs.Gauging (early) benefits of digital transformation
Organisations must measure progress towards defined goals from the beginning.5 steps to successful ESG reporting
ESG reporting will continue to evolve until global standards are in place, but there are benefits in getting started now. These tips can help.The board: ‘Think the unthinkable’ to manage serious risks
Directors have a duty to ask tough questions and challenge all assumptions, according to Simon Laffin, FCMA, CGMA.How European companies are embracing hybrid working, ESG
Businesses are increasingly focusing on environmental, social, and governance KPIs, according to European finance leaders.South Africa aims to bring pilot carbon capture project online in 2023
Injecting underground the CO2 from coal-driven electricity generation is a controversial solution for South Africa’s greenhouse gas challenge.Global dividends to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021, report says
Limits placed on bank dividends had a considerable effect on 2020 payouts, but a latest global estimate is for an 8.5% “underlying rebound” in 2021.Morocco, Kenya, and Ghana economies set to grow fast in 2021
Five major African economies are forecasting growth rates this year above 4%, data shows.Putting purpose into action through sustainable models, measurements
The CFO of Maersk’s Far East operations and an expert in circular economy share how to execute sustainable ambitions that create value for stakeholders.Breaking your bad remote working habits
Try these tactics to re-establish focus and balance as you return to the office.5 tips for making small talk in the office again
Months of isolation have made small talk seem like a big deal for finance professionals.Facebook, telecoms to extend subsea cable to four countries
The number of the 2Africa project’s cable ‘landings’ has increased to 35 in 26 countries, improving internet connectivity into and around Africa.Banks take steps to reduce potential cloud computing risks, Google survey finds
An international survey of financial services leaders found that many are considering adopting a multicloud strategy.How CFOs can incorporate resilience in their plans: Workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored to finance leaders the need to have structures that can withstand shocks to help their teams and their business thrive.
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