FEI Weekly

May 29, 2015

New GDP data will highlight the economy's Q1 woes, XBRL errors seem hard to avoid, and improving employee retention.

The U.S. Economy’s Ugly First Quarter Is About to Look a Lot Worse

Wall Street Journal (subscription may be required)

The U.S. economy very likely contracted in first quarter, and Friday’s GDP report will show just how ugly things got.

Errors Persist Into 2014 Year-End XBRL Filings

Compliance Week

With another round of 10-Ks and 10-Qs this year, experts are assessing the quality of XBRL filings and seeing not much improvement.

Employers Hustle to Retain Job-Hopping Workers

USA Today

Companies are scrambling to hold on to workers amid a tightening labor market and higher turnover.

The Trick to Getting More People to Look at Your LinkedIn Profile Is Almost Too Easy

The Muse

Adding media files and links increases the visual appeal and effectiveness of your profile page.

FASB Indicates It Might Be Ready To Ease Hedging Documentation Rules

Bloomberg BNA (FEI Members Only)

A majority of board members appears inclined to ease what can be detailed requirements for companies to document hedging set-ups.