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Today’s multigenerational workforce challenges even the most well-designed benefits strategies. And while many employers believe they’re delivering value, there’s a small perception gap that reveals where smarter strategy can take benefits programs from good to great. It’s more than a human capital issue, it’s a business-wide challenge impacting retention, performance, and ultimately, profitability.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has spurred more interest among businesses that may qualify for the tax benefits associated with qualified small business stock (QSBS), including businesses that currently are classified as S corporations for federal income tax purposes. With the amendments made by the OBBB, shareholders of S corporations have new incentives to consider converting to a C corporation structure to the extent Code Section 1202 might apply.

The evolution of tax leaders into strategists has reached a critical inflection point. In a year defined by heightened uncertainty and significant U.S. tax policy shifts, heads of tax are increasingly taking a seat center stage in decision making. With tax changes in the spotlight, this survey further reveals the expanding role of the tax strategists who can connect the dots and help the C-suite executives address the tax implications of their financial, operational, and business decisions.

The standard corporate/business governance review does not meet basic cost-benefit tests. They take time and resources and significantly impact corporate identity but do not provide sufficient benefits, other than avoiding basic legal, compliance, and disclosure issues.

The Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business strategies has become a pivotal step for organizations that are aiming to create or maintain a competitive edge. And making the right AI vendor selection will be critical toward that end. With this AI governance playbook, learn how you can evaluate AI vendors to ensure that the chosen provider not only prioritizes the company’s strategic goals but also offers a significant return on investment, while protecting data and complying with regulatory standards.

At some point in every business owner’s journey, there will be a question about bringing in an outside investor or staying bootstrapped. The immediate benefits of taking chips off the table and accessing growth capital are always a top consideration. But looking past the capital infusion, there are many value-add capabilities an investor can provide to accelerate enterprise value in the next chapter of growth. This article outlines three types of those capabilities that business owners should consider, beginning with growth acceleration.

With the business environment undergoing continuous changes from the convergence of AI adoption and responsible implementation to market consolidation, see how CFOs are adapting their growth and business strategies to stay ahead. Gain a competitive edge by diving into this CFO Outlook Survey report that reveals how leading companies plan to drive growth through strategic investments in their workforce, technology, sustainability, and more.

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is more than a technological upgrade—it’s a fundamental shift in operations, with the potential to impact every facet of business, from customer interactions to internal workflows. Unlike traditional automation, agentic AI employs a more sophisticated “understand-decide-act” process, making autonomous decisions based on data analysis and defined objectives.

According to the Digital Transformation Survey of 550 executives, 93% of business leaders are investing more in technology, but only 27% say their technology is fully aligned with business goals. While almost everyone is investing in technology initiatives, the resulting technology is often ill-suited to meet business needs. To fix that disconnect, companies must approach their tech strategy with discipline where AI, blockchain, quantum, and other digital transformation initiatives are in alignment customer needs that can convert technology investments into revenue growth.

The future is human. With all the talk about how the newest generation of technology is going to change our world, this research clarifies that it’s the human factors that are most important. Across nearly every dimension of this survey, business leaders identify the “people side of business” factors as central and essential to their competitiveness now and well into the future.