Phil Willburn

3 weeks ago | blog.workday.com | Maria Valero |Bruno J. Navarro |Phil Willburn

In this article we discuss:Skills-based hiring is reshaping the way companies find talent. For years, a college degree was the golden ticket—job descriptions had strict education requirements, and hiring managers filtered candidates based on their credentials alone. If you didn’t have the right educational background, then you likely didn’t get the job. But that’s no longer enough. While education still matters, skills and real-world experience are becoming just as valuable in today’s workforce.

3 weeks ago | blog.workday.com | Blaise Radley |Bruno J. Navarro |Phil Willburn

In this article we discuss:What Is Cloud ERP? Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might not operate at the scale of large corporations, but they face many of the same complexities. Managing operations, financials, inventory, and customer data—often with limited resources—can be just as challenging, if not more so. Without the right systems to support smart decision-making, opportunities for growth may be missed. Cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems offer a solution.

1 month ago | blog.workday.com | Bruno J. Navarro |Phil Willburn

In this article we discuss:In today’s complex and ever-evolving business landscape, CFOs face unprecedented challenges. While technical expertise, data leadership, and financial acumen remain foundational for the finance leader role, one trait is emerging as crucial for success—emotional intelligence (EI). Often relegated to the realm of “soft skills,” EI—sometimes also referred to as emotional quotient, or EQ—is no longer a mere advantage.

2 months ago | blog.workday.com | Bruno J. Navarro |Phil Willburn

In this article we discuss: What would possess a CFO to shift gears and take a job in sales? For Zane Rowe—who at the time held the top finance role at an airline company—getting a chance to learn from some of the technology sector’s brightest minds was irresistible. The company was Apple, and the opportunity arrived after a conversation with CEO Tim Cook. “I raised my hand and decided to take on a sales job, which a lot of people thought I was absolutely crazy doing,” Rowe said.