Salary increases for US finance executives were less generous this year than in 2012. Incentives, such as annual target bonuses and stock-based, long-term awards, continue to play an important role in compensation, research suggested.
As a growing number of companies look to form stronger links between finance and other business functions, managers are finding a shortage of finance professionals with business-partnering skills, new research suggests.
It’s no secret that employees who care about their work are more productive, loyal and innovative. But employee engagement remains a top challenge for human resource leaders. Research shows that more than a third of the global workforce is unmotivated and potentially looking for another job.
Curbing your inner control freak could just make those who work for you happier and more empowered—and you’ll get to free up time to do the kind of big-picture work you were hired to do.
General business knowledge and IT expertise are the non-accounting skills CFOs in the United States are seeking most from finance and accounting job candidates, according to a new survey.
About half of workers in a UK survey say that leadership in their organisations makes them feel threatened as opposed to rewarded. That number is higher amongst civil servants, of whom 72% picked “threatened” over “rewarded” in a survey.
Handled properly, presentations present excellent opportunities to portray yourself in a positive light and build your profile in the organisation. Rhymer Rigby, author of The Careerist: Over 100 Ways to Get Ahead at Work, offers a short checklist on how to perfect your performance.
Innovation and idea generation are the greatest benefits to organisations that embrace male and female leadership, but boardroom diversity is still low across most developed countries, according to new research by Deloitte.
Retaining valuable staff members is CFOs’ top staffing concern, according to a recent survey. Read about how companies can create an environment where employees want to stay after the difficult times created by the financial crisis led to disillusionment and lowered morale.
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.
