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Financial Leadership

How Do I Let Go of an Underperforming CFO?

According to CFO.com the most common reasons for a CFO change are: As a follow-up move to a CEO change A voluntary decision to pursue…

CFO Selections Team
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Workforce & Hiring

The Convergence of Accounting and HR

Companies that understand how finance and HR overlap and foster a relationship between the two are better poised for long-term growth than their less informed…

CFO Selections Team
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Financial Leadership

Should You Use an Executive Search Firm to Hire a CFO?

Like any other c-suite hiring process, hiring a CFO can be a daunting process at any organization. Whether the role is a newly opened position…

CFO Selections Team
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Workforce & Hiring

Does it Make Good Business Sense to Provide Extended Employee Benefits?

Employees are your greatest assets. They are the first line to your customers, the ones driving innovation, and have the ground-floor information you need to…

Kevin Krieger
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Financial Leadership

Too Few or Too Many CFOs?

As the leader of our executive search practice, the most common question I get asked is, “What is the market like for CFOs?”  My reply has…

Alex de Soto
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Workforce & Hiring

What Really Matters to Improve Employee Retention

Businesses around the Northwest say their number one challenge is finding and retaining employees. For a business with an existing team, it is vital for…

Sheri Ferguson
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Workforce & Hiring

Developing Appropriate Salary Raise Levels for Your Business

A CFO is responsible for budgeting and accurate cash flow projections. While not necessarily an HR expert, the matter of salaries and raises is an…

CFO Selections Team
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Financial Leadership

Solutions for Issues and Concerns When Conducting a Confidential Search for a CFO

A changing of the guard in a company’s top position is a dramatic change for any business, but getting a new CFO is a close…

Alex de Soto
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Workforce & Hiring

What is the Appropriate Number of Roles for the Size of Your Business?

  When it comes to sports teams, the coaches have a pretty solid picture of what they need for success. A baseball team needs nine…

CFO Selections Team