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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Consumers during Trump presidency will view Fed as pro-GOP: NBER paper
During his first term as president, Donald Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve policy influenced interest rate expectations and financial markets, researchers said in a NBER paper.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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TrendlineCompensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle
In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.
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Gauge of future hiring holds steady despite weak October payroll growth
Most components in the Employment Trends Index improved last month, including the share of involuntary part-time workers, the Conference Board said.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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28% of workers fear AI will diminish or replace their role: survey
It’s a stressful time for workers, who also report challenges such as increased burnout and declining mental health, Grant Thornton found.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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IBM’s Apptio unit ‘refines’ AI tool, eyes early 2025 rollout
“Customers are really pushing us to provide better, more actionable answers,” Apptio’s Eugene Khvostov said.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Your D&O coverage is probably inadequate, a broker says
If it is, you’ll want to know that before facing a shareholder lawsuit, Jason Bishara of NSI Insurance Group says.
By Robert Freedman • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Allianz Trade in North AmericaThe secret to sustainable revenue growth
A company's success and growth are deeply influenced by the financial stability and creditworthiness of its customers.
Nov. 4, 2024 -
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High-profile wins will likely embolden labor unions in 2025: Moody’s
Although only 6% of the private sector workforce is unionized, organized labor in recent years has won high-profile disputes and scored limited but clear gains.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Meta CFO: AI poised to drive ‘significant’ capex growth
The tech giant’s stock price fell after its third-quarter earnings report, as the company faces growing Wall Street angst over its ballooning AI expenditures.
By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Fed’s preferred inflation gauge speeds up, validating slower easing pace
The faster-paced gain in the core personal consumption expenditures price index coincided with reports of unexpected strength in the economy and household spending.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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When it comes to AI, CFOs must get their ‘hands dirty’: EY
CFOs that want a successful AI strategy need to be sure they’re “skating to the puck,” EY’s Deidre Ryan said.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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FASB publishes narrow software accounting revamp proposal
In June the FASB voted 7-0 for the more targeted update, even as some expressed concerns about not going far enough to modernize GAAP rules.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Trump tariff would cost households $3,000 next year: Tax Policy Center
Since Trump last year proposed a blanket import tax, several studies have indicated that the benefits of such tariffs would fall far short of the costs to U.S. households and economic growth.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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3 takeaways on proposed corporate alternative minimum tax regulations
Two years after the new tax was signed into law by President Biden, the details are still being hammered out.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Fewer companies passing on higher prices to consumers: NABE
The hard-to-predict outcome of the Nov. 5 election and its aftermath is not chilling business plans for investment and hiring, NABE said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ClearsultingModernize your finance operating model to drive growth
Explore how forward-looking organizations are redefining their traditional operating model.
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Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high, exceeding expectations
Household spending, the labor market and the broader economy have shown signs of unexpected strength in recent weeks.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Southwest details board travel perks as ex-Chevron CFO joins new director slate
The airline's board compensation package includes free travel on Southwest for each non-employee director, their spouse and children and 50 “unrestricted” one-way flight passes annually.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Only 4% of companies reap full value from AI: BCG
The share of companies worldwide that are at least experimenting with AI has surged this year to 98% from 47% last year, BCG found in a survey.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Morningstar CFO to step down after 7-plus years
Over the course of Jason Dubinsky’s tenure as finance chief, Morningstar’s revenue, operating profit and cash flow have more than doubled, the company said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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IRS CFO says robotic automation saved 30,000 labor hours
Partnering with software firm UiPath, the agency has tapped software robots to complete previously manual tasks, IRS CFO Teresa Hunter said Tuesday.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Most finance leaders believe sustainability targets out of reach: EY
CFOs leading companies active in the U.S. and Europe face a “fluid picture” when attempting to meet regulations for sustainability reporting, EY said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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CFO competence ranked as a top factor in investor decisions
Investors are willing to increase their initial investment in an organization by an average of 2.6% when the CFO is the key strategic growth driver, OneStream found.
By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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HSBC names first woman CFO amid restructuring
The bank is simplifying its business into four spheres and has tapped its chief risk and compliance officer, Pam Kaur, to become its next finance chief.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Microsoft ups finance automation game with ‘AI agents’
The move comes as the AI innovation race among enterprise software providers is heating up.
By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 22, 2024
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