Optimism in the US economy is rising, and Europe appears to have clawed its way back from the brink of financial collapse, but stress in the workplace remains a huge problem for employees and workers alike.
You’ve reached the top, but how long can you stay there? CFO turnover is on the rise, due to a mixture of oustings and a more active job market in some regions. Experts offer the keys to longevity.
Companies see the importance of collecting data about employees, but they’re not yet turning that information into business insight. That’s according to an annual global report that shows HR departments are being inundated with data and are unsure how to apply it.
People sometimes feel as if they’re going nowhere at work. This is usually due to a combination of factors, such as inertia, disengagement, a lack of clarity about goals and a lack of opportunities. But how do you get your career back on track? Rhymer Rigby, author of The Careerist: Over 100 Ways to Get Ahead at Work, offers eight tips on emerging from a career rut.
In addition to technical expertise, internal auditors looking to advance should be expert communicators and collaborators. A report by the Institute of Internal Auditors and Robert Half lists the critical traits an effective internal auditor must have.
On any given day, 2 billion people use Unilever’s products. In 2010, the company launched the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan – a set of targets designed to allow Unilever to grow its business whilst minimising its impact on the environment. Jean-Marc Huët joined Unilever in February 2010 as CFO. Here's his insight into driving long-term business success.
Surveys show tomorrow’s business leaders are socially conscious and prefer to work in creative environments. They believe business innovation will address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, but they also say significant barriers exist to innovation, especially at large, established companies.
LinkedIn is a great tool for nurturing business contacts and getting you noticed by recruiters. But if neglected, your profile page can result in missed opportunities and even tarnish your professional image.
Many executives are re-examining retirement plans, and more professionals nearing the traditional retirement age are exploring part-time work so they can continue their careers, Robert Half says.
Although CIOs often are overlooked in strategic conversations, their input can increase performance. Organisations that report strong collaboration between the CIO and the C-suite were overwhelmingly more likely to be top performers when compared to organisations that have less collaborative teams.
Nearly 30% of businesses globally expect talent shortages to hinder their expansion plans, according to new research by Grant Thornton. Nearly 40% say they are struggling to hire the right people, with 64% saying technical skills are the main obstacle.
US companies considering the sale of a business are increasingly shifting their focus from meeting financial needs to meeting corporate strategic goals. But not enough are following the tactical considerations necessary to get the highest price or close the deal fast.
A survey of US CFOs shows that a majority consider it challenging to find skilled finance professionals. Robert Half polled more than 1,400 CFOs, and 59% said hiring top talent was a challenge. The fight for talent means skilled workers can command higher salaries and other perks, such as flexible work arrangements.
In an uncertain economic climate, workers who have survived layoffs may be reluctant to stay home when they are sick. But encouraging them to stay home when ill can be critical to maintaining productivity in a worse-than-average flu season in the United States. Read here for more tips on combating the flu in the workplace.
Spending on employee learning and development is rising as companies attempt to hire and train new workers and leaders alike to combat a global skills gap, according to research by Bersin by Deloitte. Read about some of the best practices in L&D, as well as mistakes to avoid.
Projected raises for workers in emerging economies far outpace those of workers in developed areas such as Western Europe and North America. A study by Hay Group shows that pay in some emerging markets is expected to increase 10% in 2013.
Have you seen a new CEO immediately excel? What sorts of things did a new chief executive do well? A Boston Consulting Group report takes a look at some of the myths about how CEOs should act in their first 100 days.
In the past six years, women joined boards of directors of S&P 1500 companies in increasing numbers, diversifying the boards’ expertise, skill sets and viewpoints. But one-fourth of boards still did not have women directors in 2012.
Ernst & Young research identified four areas in which high-performing companies did a better job handling the challenges of the harsh global economic conditions. Find out what lessons can be learned from high performers worldwide.
US companies that grew by 50% or more in the three years prior to April 2012 increased CFO pay by an average of 20.2%, according to a report by Verisight and The CFO Alliance. For CFOs at companies that grew less than 10%, average pay increased 0.9%. Chief executives’ pay also was tied closely to a company’s size and growth.
