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‘Hire’ employees to find time and money-savers


December 2, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benchmarking, Cash flow, Communication tips, Cost cutters, Efficiency, Internal controls, Latest news & views, Management issues, Technology

The idea of “lean teams” isn’t news. But the spin this company put on them is.

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How much of your insurance burden should employees shoulder?


November 28, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Communication tips, Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

Unless you’re in that ever-so-small minority of companies that foot the entire health insurance bill, you’ve struggled over where to set employee co-pays. Here’s help.

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Small companies, big changes: Latest 401(k) trends


November 25, 2008 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Cash flow, Latest news & views, Management issues

Like a Category 5 hurricane, the economy has already ravaged most 401(k) plans. As the storm rages on, employers are pondering the future of their company’s benefits plans.

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How do you protect your company’s spreadsheets?


November 21, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benchmarking, Communication tips, Efficiency, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views, Management issues

We know they’re not perfect, but those rows and columns are the lifeblood of most finance shops.

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Highest unemployment in 14 years! Your staff needs to know what it means for them


November 18, 2008 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Communication tips, Economy, Latest news & views, Management issues

October saw the highest jump in the U.S. unemployment rate in 14 years. Now, all eyes are on you for answers as to how your company will be affected.

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What your bank is planning for you beyond ’08


November 14, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benchmarking, Cash flow, Communication tips, Efficiency, Management issues, Procurement and purchasing, Special Report

Forget what all the pundits say about the cost and availability of credit. We’ve got the scoop straight from the horse’s mouth.

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Are your IT spending projections in line with these?


November 14, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benchmarking, Latest news & views, Management issues, Technology

No one’s spending on IT this year … or are they? Next year will be better … or maybe not. Got whiplash yet?

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Ask the Economist: Which industries should recover first?


November 13, 2008 by Michael Donnelly
Posted in: Ask the Economist, Benchmarking, Economy, Government, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Before I answer that question, I’d like to hear the official announcement that we’re in a recession.

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Say When! Your peers set breaking point on air travel


November 7, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benchmarking, Efficiency, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

Many companies have set a magic number when it’s no longer worth it for employees to take to the skies. Where does yours rank?

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Are too many of your new employees leaving you?


October 31, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benchmarking, Latest news & views, Management issues

So you expect that not all of your newest hires will be with you for 20 years. But how do you know if too many are jumping ship soon after filling out that I-9.?

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