From KnowledgeInfusion: According to the most recent CFO Business Outlook Survey, for the first time in years, labor costs topped the list of biggest concerns. Three out of the four top worries are HR issues.

What Worries You as a CFO?

Cost of Labor – 46%
Cost of Healthcare – 39%
Consumer Demand – 34%
Skilled-labor Shortage – 33%

How can HR help? Focus on optimization of talent, get more value out of what you already own, understand the skills/competencies of your workforce, focus on compensation strategies…