CFOs and finance leaders, what actions are you considering to address the talent shortage?

Investing in upskilling75%

Automating manual tasks58%

Outsourcing/offshoring

Expanding recruiting or staffing team8%

Lowering some job qualifications/requirements8%

Increasing hybrid or flexible work arrangements41%

Increasing benefits41%

Increasing compensation33%

Something else (comment below!)

We aren't experiencing a talent shortage/we don't plan on doing anything

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Principal in Finance (non-banking)

I tend to find that in good economies, investment in upskilling is constant. It uncertain economies, it’s less of a priority. While this seems backwards, it’s been this way for decades.

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