Continuing geopolitical instability, coupled with concern about over-regulation, means CEOs are less optimistic about global economic growth than they were in 2014, according to a survey by PwC. The research also reveals widespread concern about the availability of key skills.
A survey by the Institute of Leadership & Management shows that 37% of workers plan to switch jobs in 2015, up sharply from previous years. One-quarter of workers looking to leave say they feel underappreciated, and most who plan to leave are seeking greater career progression.
Economic optimism is up from a year ago, led by brighter projections in revenue, profits, and hiring, according to the latest quarterly survey of finance executives in business and industry by the AICPA.
Organisations are turning to the finance function to help deal with changes, complexity, and disruptive ideas. Four prominent executives offer tips on thriving in today’s marketplace.
Manufacturing companies remain concerned about regulation, but a rising number of US firms in the sector are thriving, according to a McGladrey report that points out the habits that separate thriving companies from ones holding steady.
Scotland will vote next week on a referendum that could see it separate from the United Kingdom – a decision that is a source of deep uncertainty for firms in Scotland. Planning for the long-term effects of the vote is a challenge, and not just in the event of a vote for independence.
US accountants’ expectations for revenue, profit and hiring continued to rise, helping to push the CPA Outlook Index to its highest point since 2007. All nine components in the index have risen by at least four points in the past year, reflecting improved outlooks across multiple industry sectors and offsetting concerns about regulatory requirements.
CFOs worldwide report optimism about the economy and a healthy risk appetite, but political and regulatory uncertainties remain, according to a Deloitte survey.
More large multinationals are growing cash reserves than shrinking them, according to an annual survey. Those that had cash reserves decline most often pointed to capital expenditures as the reason.
A slowed, more stable growth, rising labour costs and an emerging consumer class are signs that China may join South Korea and Taiwan and become an advanced economy. But success is far from guaranteed, says a senior economist at Wells Capital Management.
Cost-cutting is the top priority of CFOs’ bosses, and staffing projections for the coming year are lower, according to the quarterly Deloitte CFO Signals survey. The survey also says talent costs are a rising concern for North American finance chiefs tasked with trying to save money.
Employees endured salary freezes and pay cuts while their employers suffered through economic hard times. But now they are ready for their pay cheques to recover along with the economy.
Finance professionals continue to express optimism about the US economy and their own businesses, according to the latest quarterly economic outlook survey by the American Institute of CPAs.
As organisations look to expand in emerging markets, they increasingly must decide whether to hire locally or send somebody from the home office. Each has its own set of unique challenges and benefits. CGMA road warriors offer their insights.
Availability of key skills is the biggest threat to organisations’ growth, according to 63% of CEOs in a PwC survey. That’s an increase of five percentage points from last year. The report lists five priorities that can help CEOs and other stakeholders combat a lack of talent.
Digitally connected nations have better chances to attract foreign investment and talent. An annual survey of networked readiness puts Finland on top. The US and UK both rank in the top ten.
US CFOs cite talent and technology as key factors in their organisations’ ability to grow in the coming year, according to a survey by The CFO Alliance. Read more about those factors and the CFOs’ thoughts about their ever-changing role.
