
Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Hurting Bottom Line: Survey
A January survey of U.S. CFOs and CHROs finds the rising cost of healthcare a growing burden on companies’ profitability.

A January survey of U.S. CFOs and CHROs finds the rising cost of healthcare a growing burden on companies’ profitability.

‘We always think about the acquisition integration process from the employee’s perspective; we can’t have any blind spots,’ says Tyto Athene CFO Rick Johnson.

Can a CFO become a more effective leader with the help of a dedicated executive coach? Most assuredly, says former CFO Brian Olson of Chief Executive Coaching.

“Long-term employees bring established trust and a proven track record,” says iTech AG CFO Marvin Soward. “It’s one thing to read a résumé and another to witness professional growth firsthand.”

Healthcare benefits have to align with a company’s overall strategy and goals, but CFOs also need to challenge the status quo in implementing cost-containment measures to better understand expenses, utilization and ROI, says Vitality Group CFO Quentin Pelser.

“While I was excited about the idea, podcasting was outside my comfort zone,” says Vena Solutions CFO Melissa Howatson. “I’m always up for pushing my boundaries.”