Finance

28 Mar

Navigating change: 10 best practices for shifting to a skills-based organization

creativesAccounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, Finance, Legalsponsored

Change management isn’t a new concept, but it’s more complex and more important than ever. Rapid digitization, massive workforce shifts, and new advancements in AI are challenging organizations to change how things are done. As new jobs emerge that never existed before, it’s skills rather than experience or education that will determine how the best organizations successfully hire, mobilize, and retain talent — essential to thriving in the future. It’s time to shift thinking from change management – a top-down process meant to usher your organization through one big change – to change agility, a continuous, employee-driven, constantly evolving approach…

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14 Mar

Talent-centered design: A blueprint for success in the digital era

creativesAccounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, Finance, Legalsponsored

Why the evolution of work demands a new approach centered on talent and skills. In a rapidly changing world, we are faced with choosing a path for the future at the intersection of business, digital, and talent reinvention. Unfortunately, too many of us are still using systems, processes, and procedures to manage talent that were built for a world of work that is drastically different from the one we are facing today. In our talent-centered design e-book, you will learn: Why the evolution of work demands a new approach centered around talent and skills. How an AI-native talent intelligence platform…

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13 Mar

5 ESG Truths

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In a world where environmental regulations are constantly increasing, it’s easy to feel that compliance is just another job on your to-do list. Reporting on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues takes time and resources and without a clear strategy, it can be difficult to achieve the goals and commitments you set. But sustainability is about more than compliance and good intentions. To address the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities of the coming years, companies need to look at the whole ESG picture – often embracing new perspectives on performance and accountability.

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13 Mar

12 Benefits of Performance Sustainability Management

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Companies are increasingly subject to external scrutiny over their social and environmental impact. Fresh legislation frequently appears, designed to monitor and control issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, human rights in the supply chain, and the contribution that businesses make to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet responsibility also brings opportunity, as businesses see the commercial and reputational value of going green. More and more companies are investing in performance sustainability management; a structured way of tackling today's environmental, social, and governance challenges. It’s a comprehensive approach that brings together a diverse range of stakeholders. Implemented correctly, it…

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13 Mar

Creating ESG Champions

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Establishing and maintaining a successful sustainability program can be challenging, especially when time and resources are limited. To succeed, you need the collective support of your entire organization—from employees managing daily operations to managers and directors shaping company policy. But how do you inspire your team and encourage all stakeholders to fully embrace and advocate for critical sustainability and social impact initiatives? The answer often lies in clear communication, strong support systems, and unwavering commitment from leadership. Download the following eBook to help better identify common barriers to engagement while offering practical tips and best-practice resources to drive meaningful change.

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10 Mar

Accounts Payable 2025: Big Trends and Predictions

creatives0 CommentsFinanceSAP Concur, sponsored

As we step into 2025, the world of Accounts Payable (AP) is poised for a transformative year, driven by the accelerating forces of artificial intelligence (“AI”), advanced automation, and the growing recognition of AP’s potential to deliver measurable operational and financial impact. Since the pandemic began, AP has emerged as a strategic cornerstone for businesses looking to streamline operations, enhance cash flow management, and bolster profitability. AI-powered solutions are helping to redefine the function; the need for smarter cash management and stronger supplier relationships are also aiding the cause. In this new age, smart executives have identified AP as an…

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10 Mar

CFO Insights Report: A New Role in Managing Uncertainty

creatives0 CommentsFinanceSAP Concur, sponsored

The CFO role continues to grow and evolve as their analytical skills and insights become even more valuable in a climate of economic turmoil. SAP Concur Research found that 90% of senior finance leaders agree their key task today is to prepare businesses for the unexpected.Businesses need certainty to plan and grow. But they rarely get it these days. In this report, we investigate how CFOs’ increased responsibility for managing risk and uncertainty impacts their role – including the challenges, opportunities, and how they should respond and position themselves and their teams. Some key findings include: Investment in forecasting rises, which leads…

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10 Mar

A Better Employee Experience for Finance Teams

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Are you focusing on important work or mundane tasks? For the people who manage your spending processes, policies, and budgets, the pressure to manage cost and compliance is at an all-time high, just as resources are increasingly thin. As a finance leader, you want to focus on the bigger picture – not the day-to-day minutia of expense reporting and approvals. Your team wants the same thing. In general, people are looking for a better work experience. They want meaningful work and to know that they are set up for success with solutions that are enabling and empowering. Your team faces…

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10 Mar

5 Steps to Strategic Spend Management

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Smart Ways to Handle Expenses and Vendor Invoices to Protect Future GrowthHow is your company spending its money? It’s an important question for businesses as they carefully work through big moments of uncertainty towards stability and new opportunities. But the business landscape is constantly changing. How do you stay on top of spending at a high level while also having insight into the smaller spending decisions? Each one is a chance to make your business run better. After all, every decision to spend is also an opportunity to become more efficient and profitable.A strong strategy for managing business travel, expense,…

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10 Mar

Be Ready: Four Ways to Future Proof Your Business

creatives0 CommentsFinanceSAP Concur, sponsored

Even when your company has rock-solid spending plans and well-crafted spending policies, it must be ready for change. Finance leaders are always tasked to help companies prepare and respond to unknown challenges while keeping the business running smoothly. In fact, 90% of senior finance leaders we surveyed agree their task today is to prepare business for the unexpected.1Our latest whitepaper, Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Business, is designed to help finance leaders prepare for change ahead by examining key areas. Master costs, compliance, and cashflow Strengthen visibility, analysis, and planning Adapt processes, policies, and priorities Boost employee morale, productivity, and retention…

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