Judge Rules Wal-Mart Violated Labor Laws

July 3, 2008

Wal-Mart's sales are strong, but the company's reputation for unfair labor practices is casting a big, dark shadow that makes socially conscious investors run for the hills.

The Hole in Global D&O

June 26, 2008

"American-style" class action lawsuits are becoming the global norm. Is your D&O coverage up to the challenge?

Long-Term Incentive Design: How to Get It Right

June 23, 2008

Myrna Hellerman, senior vice president and Midwest regional manager with strategic HR advisory firm Sibson Consulting, talked with Business Finance about the increasing complexity of long-term incentives and how it's changing the finance/HR dynamic.

Can CFOs Keep Doing It All?

June 9, 2008

Probably not, argues Ernst & Young. The finance chief's role has expanded to the point where something's got to give.

Rightsizing the Risks Around Employee Rewards

May 29, 2008

The risks associated with employee compensation and benefits programs are multitudinous and can be mission-threatening, as the options backdating scandal revealed. A new report examines the exposures and maps an integrated approach to mitigating them.

Are You Getting the Most From Your Sales Comp Plan?

May 16, 2008

Companies are leaving money on the table by failing to optimize rewards for their sales force. A little CFO intervention is called for.

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Developing Your Next CFO

May 6, 2008

Warren Cinnick, director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, discusses different approaches companies are now taking to develop their senior finance talent, including their next CFO. Plus, hear how to avoid making costly mistakes when it comes to workforce reductions.

The Leadership Skills That Drive M&A Success

May 5, 2008

Managers, not markets, are the key to success in mergers and acquisitions. The human touch can help leaders sidestep the cultural and organizational issues that plague most deals.

Boom, Bust, & Boom Again: The Making of a CFO

April 1, 2008

Few CFOs have blazed a career path as varied and as rich with experiences as Dave Martin, CFO of Dimensional Fund Advisors. Here Martin recounts the hard lessons that come only from navigating finance organizations through the ups and downs of economic cycles.

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The Healthcare Election

April 1, 2008

No matter which presidential candidate wins, the age of consumer-driven healthcare is already here. HSAs and the power of consumer choice can pay off for both companies and their employees.

How to Lead Change Management

April 7, 2008

From steering software projects to transforming corporate performance, CFOs are constantly called on to propel change. Doing so successfully calls for a structured approach.