Webinar

Accounting for People: Workforce Trends, Costs and Talent

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Leaders are increasingly responsible for the human resources function, despite limited formal training in people management. This seminar explores how to account for people as a valued asset rather than an expense. Managing the costs, trends, and risks associated with today's ever-changing workforce has changed. From recruiting and retention to engagement and compensation alternatives. The modern leader must understand how employee-related decisions drive both performance and profitability. This session will examine the financial implications of HR trends, workforce planning, and the evolving role of talent strategy. We will also explore how to influence investments in people through accounting and reporting tools. Successful organizations have moved employees to the left side of their balance sheet. Have you? Join for some interesting research and entertaining mix of videos to understand the people around you in the workforce.

Major subjects

• Trends in the modern workforce: demographics, generational shifts, remote work, andengagement.
• The true cost of talent: hiring, retention, and turnover.
• People as assets versus people as liabilities.
• The varied challenges in accounting for human capital.
• Metrics that matter: KPIs for employee performance and value.
• Integrating people costs into financial strategy.
• Navigating compliance, risk, and benefits.

Learning objectives

• Understanding current trends affecting engagement and employment.
• Identifying the challenges in valuing and reporting on human capital and reviewing potential solutionsto build a great workforce.

Who should take this program?

• Strategic CFO & Finance Leaders.

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $89.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

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