Healthcare Costs, Improving Profitability Among Top Cfos' Concerns

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"A top priority for many firms in a slowly improving economy is a stepped-up focus on containing costs," said Paul McDonald, executive director of Robert Half Management Resources. "Of particular concern to companies are healthcare-related expenses and the possible impact of recent healthcare reform on their business."

McDonald added, "Although firms must closely monitor expenses, they also need to be prepared to take advantage of emerging growth opportunities by making targeted investments. Chief among these are efforts to strengthen their employee teams and ensure they have the right people in place to respond to rising customer demand."

Financial executives have many issues on their minds, but curbing rising healthcare costs and keeping other expenses in check top the list a new survey from Robert Half Management Resources shows.

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Healthcare Costs, Improving Profitability Among Top Cfos' Concerns

Financial executives have many issues on their minds, but curbing rising healthcare costs and keeping oth...

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