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56% of Business Leaders Are Incorporating AI Into Cybersecurity: Weekly Stat
July 05, 2023
AI’s use in cybersecurity efforts is already taking place to protect areas of businesses that are now data-reliant.
Training, recruitment, and retention — the benefits of hybrid working
July 05, 2023
Hybrid working continues to bring benefits for employers and employees, according to finance leaders and professionals in Sri Lanka and Central and Eastern Europe.
72% of Business Leaders Believe AI Will Improve Employee Productivity
June 28, 2023
While leaders believe AI’s impact on productivity may be substantial, implementation concerns remain prevalent.
Inclusion advice: Start with allyship
June 28, 2023
A new report shows "disproportionate challenges” for LGBT+ employees, shares inclusion advice for organisations.
75% of C-Suite Leaders May Quit for a Job With Better Well-Being Support
June 26, 2023
Despite a disagreement on the well-being of employees, executives also want to work for employers more conscious of supporting workers' mental health.
5 Trends to Know About Today's Multigenerational Workforce
June 22, 2023
Today's workforce is made up of four distinct generations. Understanding what motivates each of them can help companies more effectively recruit, manage and retain strong teams.
Only 25% of CFOs Are Prepping for AI Management and Ethics Regulations: Weekly Stat
June 21, 2023
Despite interest in AI by business leaders, CFOs have bigger concerns, according to new data from Deloitte.
Wayfair at five: No signs of age
June 16, 2023
It has been five years since the U.S. Supreme Court heard South Dakota v. Wayfair. The court decided on June 21, 2018, that states could tax purchases made from out-of-state sellers, even if the seller does not have a physical presence in the taxing state. Much of what has happened in state tax law since then has been based on that decision.
ChatGPT and the hype around generative AI
June 14, 2023
If you paid any attention to the hype surrounding the initial release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT last November – and then the ChatGPT-4 model release more recently, you already know why this emerging tech is creating quite a stir. The ability of generative AI (or GenAI) platforms to answer questions, perform tasks, generate content and “converse” with human users gives a lot of people the uncanny feeling that the stuff of futuristic science fiction is suddenly at hand.
The skills crunch: How did it get so bad?
June 13, 2023
From the great resignation to quiet quitting and the lost generation of talent, a perfect storm has capsized the profession’s attempts to solve the skills shortage. While there is hope, it’s not going to be easy.
3 Ways CFOs Can Drive a Cohesive Company Culture
June 08, 2023
Here’s how CFOs can use their unique skill set to play an active role in strengthening company culture.
Penalty for underpayment of estimated corporate AMT waived for 2023
June 08, 2023
The IRS on Wednesday issued Notice 2023-42, which grants penalty relief for corporations that did not pay estimated tax in connection with the new corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT), saying the move is "in the interest of sound tax administration."
AI won't take your job, But someone using AI might
June 07, 2023
ChatGPT is the latest in a very long line of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements to result in much scaremongering.
Tactics to manage and resolve workplace conflict
June 07, 2023
Framing conversations, using emotional intelligence, and bringing in a mediator if needed can help resolve business workplace conflict.
Accounting giants join AI investment rush
June 06, 2023
Thanks to the hoopla surrounding ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, private and public investors are caught up in a funding frenzy recently characterised by the FT as “the latest Californian gold rush”.
Future of Finance: Upskilling is crucial, but mindset is the crux
June 05, 2023
From the formation of the Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group (FFLAG) two years ago all the way through Monday's session at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023, finance leaders have consistently "FFLAGed" the talent pipeline and digital transformation as the top issues on their to-do list.
Leadership on LinkedIn: Pathways and Pratfalls
June 02, 2023
With LinkedIn dominating the professional social media landscape, leaders who want to establish a brand must take heed of the pitfalls.
Pessimism, contraction plans rise for CPA decision-makers, survey shows
June 01, 2023
Three years ago, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, CPA decision-makers in business and industry were historically pessimistic about their own organizations.
72% of Business Leaders Want AI Adoption Within 3 Years: Weekly Stat
May 31, 2023
New data suggests that leaders are highly interested in AI but must plan around the risks associated with adoption.
5 DE&I Strategies for Small Businesses
May 26, 2023
Here’s how small businesses can implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to strengthen their culture and continue to evolve.