These days, everyone is on the hunt for quick ways to save a buck. But if you fail to account for the bigger picture, your savings strategy could end up costing you big time — just look at Toyota.

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Tags: Execs, Floor mat, Full recall, Lexus' gas pedal, Limited callback, PR nightmare, Toyota, Toyota memo

When it comes to bringing children into the office, some organizations actually encourage a more hands-on experience for the kids. Unfortunately for these gentlemen, the Federal Aviation Administration isn’t one of them.

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Tags: Air traffic controller, Control frequency, Dave Pascoe, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, John F. Kennedy Airport, Randy Rabbitt

Here’s a sobering stat: The average case of employee fraud goes on for two years before the victimized employer catches wind of it.

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Tags: ACFE, Anti-fraud trade group, Certified Fraud Examiners, Employee fraud, Fraudster, Personal finances, Red flags

Whether it’s a minor change to existing benefits or switching providers at open enrollment, getting employees to understand the ins and outs of their benefits is always a challenge.

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Tags: Benefits, Dental plan, Insurance brokers, Open enrollment, RTiMarket Research, Turnover

Despite increased workloads and longer hours, accountants are as accurate as ever.

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Tags: Accounting mistakes, Audit Analytics, Corporate accounting process, Enron, Errors, Restatements

When it comes to wellness, this company has adopted the “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” philosophy.

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Tags: Australian Society for the Study of Obesity, Heart Foundation's logo, McDonald's, McDonald's New Zealand, Weight Watchers, Wellness

The existence of ghosts, or other paranormal entities, is up for debate. But the existence of — and damage caused by — ghost employees has been well documented.

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Tags: Accounting staffer, Bank statements, Ghost employees, Nonexistent employees, Payroll clerk, Payroll fraud, Processing payroll

Recently, Michelle Obama has waged a full-scale war against childhood obesity — a cause CFOs everywhere may have good reason to get behind.

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Tags: "Childhood Obesity: It's Everyone's Business", Childhood obesity, healthcare costs, Michell Obama, National Business Group on Health, Obesity-related illnesses, Texas Instruments

If you’re thinking about investing in new hires in the near future, you’ll want to be sure you can keep ’em. To ensure a new hire’s success, it’s vital that managers make the right moves — starting on day one.

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Tags: A/R staffer, Customer service, First day, new hires, One-week mark, Six-month anniversary, Three-part strategy

On the whole, the reputation of the banking industry has taken some hits. Some former stalwarts are the least trusted now.

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Tags: Banking institutions, Citibank, Customer Advocacy, Forrester's, HSBC, Least-trusted pants, Wells Fargo/Wachovia