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    Donna Carlson on Workforce Trends in 2026: Ask the CFO

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    I have a valid hunch that the CFO will be my best friend this year. Not only does the CFO manage the bottom line, the CFO links all of our costs to bottom line benefits. That means that people like me who help companies design employee benefits have to show how benefits, benefit the bottom line.

    Workforce optimization in 2026 will center on three connected priorities: proving the value of AI, getting more precise about who you hire and develop and aligning compensation with a tighter, more transparent labor market. Melissa Scruggs with Financial Talent Group says organizations that bring these elements together with clean data and thoughtful planning will be best positioned to compete for scarce skills and manage costs. The three elements for success are:

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