How Strategic Workforce Planning Can Help Retailers Weather Ongoing Talent Crisis
The big picture: The retail industry faces a labor crisis as workers leave for better work-life balance and incentives. Data shows high quit rates and a need for industry-experienced talent in management roles. Why it matters: The industry’s struggle to attract and retain talent is hindering growth and competition. This trend will only worsen in […]
Energy Transition: GHG Emissions Reductions for the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and gas industry leaders are increasingly adopting net-zero targets for emissions reduction, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. However, Scope 3 emissions, which account for 80% of the industry’s GHG emissions, remain a challenge. Why it matters: Reducing GHG emissions in the oil and gas industry is crucial for addressing climate change. […]
Seven Best Practices for 2024 Budgeting and Planning Sessions
Amid a highly uncertain current and future business climate, 2024 is shaping up to be a doozy, particularly for CFOs and finance leaders as they plan and budget for the coming year. A complex global landscape: The ripple effects of wars, upcoming elections, inflation, central bank policies, trade wars and other disruptions are further complicating […]
Flash Report — Biden’s AI Executive Order
What you should know: In his first executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), President Biden is directing various federal agencies to identify the risks of the technology as well as harness the benefits. This includes establishing new standards for AI safety, security, privacy and usage. Why it matters: The executive order addresses the rapid development […]
New Research — CFO Priorities Increase Amid New Expectations
CFOs are marshaling all of the talent, technology and data resources within their reach to address a growing list of priorities while driving strategy in the C-suite and meeting new expectations in the boardroom. Emerging priorities: Our latest Global Finance Trends Survey results, based on responses from more than 900 finance leaders worldwide, show that […]
