Managing in a Recession
Amid the Federal Reserve’s implacable rate hikes targeted at rising inflation, corporations and small businesses across the US are increasingly tightening belts at the prospect of a coming recession. While a recession, much like the seasons, is a natural phase in the lifecycle of any economy, it can spell difficult times for companies and consumers
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Getting Back to Work: The Best Return-to-Office Strategies for Your Remote Teams
By now, public health concerns have largely diminished, giving companies the “all-clear” to return to a regular workday. But many companies are finding that easier said than done. According to at least one recent survey, nearly two out of three (64%) remote workers would prefer to quit rather than return to the office. Managers find
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At-Home vs. In-Person: Why Remote Opportunities Are Beating In-Office Companies
During the 2020 pandemic, American workers got a taste for remote work. But even when things returned to normal, the workplace didn’t. Not only has remote work exploded in the American workforce, but researchers from the University of Chicago believe that by 2030, between 50 and 80 million of the world’s desk jobs will transition
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Filling the C-Suite: Top Strategies for Executive Recruiting
American companies face a looming challenge when it comes to filling executive positions. According to the career site Monster.com, 75 million baby boomers are expected to retire in the coming years. Given that many of these seasoned employees occupied C-level positions, hiring managers will need to consider their executive recruiting strategies for the years ahead.
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How CIOs & CTOs Help Manage Cybersecurity Risk
Cyberattacks are no longer the exclusive domain of the chief information security officer (CISO). In fact, cyberattacks have become the leading business risk. Survey data from PWC shows that 40% of respondents list “more frequent and/or broader cyberattacks” as a serious risk. Another 38% call these attacks a moderate risk. Managing these threats will require
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CISO Salary Considerations: The Costs & Rewards of Cybersecurity
By Scott Bretschneider, Vice President of Client Delivery & Operations — Scott Bretschneider specializes in CTO, technology, and CISO leadership searches, bringing operational rigor and deep technical insight to high-growth companies and enterprise organizations. His analysis and contributions are regularly featured in Forbes, CIO.com, Cybersecurity Dive, TechCrunch, and other leading business and technology publications. Technology
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Shifts in the CISO Reporting Structure
By Scott Bretschneider, Vice President of Client Delivery & Operations — Scott Bretschneider specializes in CTO, technology, and CISO leadership searches, bringing operational rigor and deep technical insight to high-growth companies and enterprise organizations. His analysis and contributions are regularly featured in Forbes, CIO.com, Cybersecurity Dive, TechCrunch, and other leading business and technology publications. The
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Retail Dive Asks Cowen Partners What’s Next | Bed Bath & Beyond
Just days after Bed Bath & Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal’s death sent shockwaves across Wall Street and beyond, the home-goods retailer made the swift decision to look within its own ranks and pick chief accounting officer Laura Crosssen as its interim finance chief. The move has stirred debate over the type of permanent finance leader
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Using Cybersecurity Experts to Educate Your Board
In a perfect world, every corporate board would have the expertise to address every challenge facing the organization. But this is hardly a perfect world, as demonstrated by the rise of cybercrime. In America, the average cyberattack costs an organization $9.44 million. By some estimates, cyberattacks are expected to cost companies $10.5 trillion annually. That’s
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Bed Bath & Beyond Leadership Gap a Board ‘Wake-Up Call’
Shawn Cole, CFO Practice Leader asked by CFO DIVE about the tragic death of Bed Bath & Bath & Beyond’s CFO Gustavo Arnal. Bed Bath & Beyond’s appointment of Laura Crossen as interim CFO has raised questions about the type of permanent finance leadership the company will need. Just days after Bed Bath & Bath & Beyond
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