The role and impact of the Chief People Officer (CPO) or Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) has continued to evolve since its emergence some two decades ago. Its origins marked a break from the traditional view of HR as primarily a tactical and administrative function to instead recognizing it as an indispensable part of the …
Category Archives: In the News
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Apr
Apr
vcfo is delighted to announce that Gary Golden has joined the vcfo Dallas team as a Consulting CFO. Gary is a finance professional with more than 45 years of expertise in business development, global accounting, and process improvement across multiple industries. With a detail-oriented and results-driven work style, his forte lies in implementing effective cost …
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May
May
How does an economic development plan created almost 20 years ago still inform the city of Austin’s success? Click here to read the latest edition of Texas CEO Magazine for more from Ellen Wood, vcfo’s President & CEO.
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May
May
Changing work environments are a “…brand new competitive element.” Ellen Wood, vcfo President & CEO, was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal. Read the article, As Amazon, McDonald’s Raise Wages, Small Businesses Struggle to Keep Up, here.
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Apr
Apr
On Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 vcfo partnered with the Austin Chamber of Commerce to host the first-ever Business Workshop webinar. Ellen Wood, vcfo President and CEO and Bobby Jenkins, President of ABC Home & Commercial Services discussed protecting your cash and your people during the COVID-19 crisis. The discussion was moderated by Hahn Public Relations …
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Apr
Apr
Community Impact newspaper contacted vcfo team members for their expert opinion about how COVID-19 emergency funding is impacting startups, including insights from several vcfo Finance Consultants – Donna Zinsmeyer, Russell Naisbitt, and Kendall Pace. Read the full article here.
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Apr
Apr
“The COVID-19 crisis presents CEOs with a remarkable leadership opportunity.” Ellen Wood, vcfo President and CEO, was featured in the newest edition of Texas CEO Magazine. Read her article about leadership during the Coronavirus pandemic- COVID-19 and Beyond: The Leadership Challenge of Our Lifetime – here.
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Apr
Apr
On Monday, April 6, 2020, Kim Flores, Vice President of Human Resources at vcfo, moderated the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s webinar with the Texas Workforce Commission. Flores was joined by three representatives from the Texas Workforce Commission to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the corresponding new legislation: Angela Ford Special Claims Manager of Unemployment Insurance …
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Mar
Mar
American Express asked vcfo’s Bill Schwartz, Consulting CFO, how small businesses can pivot to come out on top of the current COVID-19 crisis. Read his thoughts about preserving capital and altering your offerings when facing a temporary shutdown here.
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Mar
Mar
As we reflect on financial management considerations for SMEs, Ashford Chancelor – Practice Manager and Consulting CFO in our Dallas market – provides insight on maintaining competitive awareness. You can read the full article from Mario Peshev, CEO of DeriX, on LinkedIn.