Best Practices

Don't look at just risks. Companies reach out to academics for risk portfolio management

Companies are bringing automation to their salary review process

Tools give pension managers a glimpse at where their money is going

For companies that worry about keeping their online businesses up and running 24-7, the biggest threat is from worms and viruses, not terrorists

Companies are advised to keep the process honest with outside providers

At Stanley Steemer, p-cards turned out to be a plus for both branch managers and A/P staff

With investors and ratings agencies, midsize companies often find themselves overshadowed by dominant multinationals in their industry

Excel is reliable and hands-on, but even its diehard supporters acknowledge that current demands on treasury and finance may mean it's time for change