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Only one-fifth of CFOs say their work-life balance is poor.

Considering your responsibilities and commitments as CFO, how would you rate your current work-life balance?

CFO insights by industry

Despite their expanding workload and changes in the role, most CFOs in our survey rated their work-life balance as “OK” (51%) or good (29%). Chalk up adaptability and master scheduling to their superpowers. “My calendar is available to all of my reports, and I make sure to block off personal time. This helps both scheduling and influences them to take personal time as well,” a CFO shared.

From an industry perspective, Services CFOs report the best work-life balance, with 41% rating it “good,” compared to only 25% of Consumer CFOs. 

CFOs shared some of their personal strategies to find balance:

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