By Russ Banham Forbes Many businesses expected that trade squabbles between the United States and China would quickly subside given the value of the partnership between the world’s two biggest…
By Russ Banham Perspectives Of the five senses, touch arguably is the most underprized. If limited to a choice of having four senses, chances are that many people would select…
By Russ Banham Forbes Business loves acronyms, and there’s been no bigger acronym recently than AI. AI, of course, lets companies optimize their operations, business models and customer experiences around…
By Russ Banham Perspectives A dozen years ago, before the financial crisis erupted, before the first iPhone, before human-machine partnerships, and before teams became the predominant way of putting business…
By Russ Banham Carrier Management Now that the dust has settled following the historic merger of giant broker Marsh and Jardine Lloyd Thompson, the transaction’s impact on the two firms’…
Congress is poised to help companies send their older workers off to a secure retirement. By Russ Banham CFO Companies want their older employees to afford a timely, secure retirement.…
By Russ Banham Risk Management One of the most devastating cyberattacks in history, NotPetya was unleashed upon thousands of companies in early summer 2017. Its unique infection path and speed…
Many global companies think sustainability is crucial to their long-term viability, and a circular economy – which minimizes waste and optimizes resources – is a strategy that is both good…
Private capital providers are fighting to finance middle market firms. But finance chiefs should proceed with caution. By Russ Banham CFO If money makes the world go ’round, Earth must…
By Russ Banham Risk Management At its most basic, business is about numbers: revenues come in and expenses are paid. Some adding, some subtracting, and profits are realized. But what…