In the high-stakes world of corporate finance, the decision to elevate a promising VP of Finance, or other finance professional, to the role of CFO is a significant one. Every seasoned CFO once took that pivotal first step, but timing is everything. So when is it the right moment for …
In a recent study, LinkedIn’s Working Insights team analyzed over 100,000 U.S. hiring decisions that included the word “chief.” The result? They found 51 variations of C-suite titles. Long gone are the days when the C-suite included only CEOs, CFOs, and COOs. Today, we’re seeing an explosion of “chiefs” in …
Bain & Company recently released an analysis titled “Searching for Momentum: Private Equity Midyear Report 2024” (the “Report”). Here’s how Bain frames its findings: “The industry appears to have finally found its footing. Now comes the hard part.” Among the many challenges that constitute this “hard part,” one stands out …
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On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban post-termination non-compete clauses and require employers to rescind existing ones. The FTC argues that non-compete clauses — which impede an individual’s ability to enter into or start a similar profession or trade — stifle worker mobility and wage growth. The ruling would essentially render existing and future agreements non-enforceable, subject to a narrow exception for owners or partners of a business.
The private equity landscape is undergoing a significant transformation—whether it’s a temporary or enduring one is yet to be seen. As the industry continues to grapple with a slowdown in M&A activity, firms are adapting their strategies to remain competitive. There’s a great deal of discussion about how the traditional …
