Here’s news you can use in a constantly changing business environment including supply chain concerns, employee benefit trends for 2022, what you need to know about non-compete agreements and more.

1. Supply chain concerns top CFOs — Just-in-time inventory doesn’t work in today’s commerce environment. 84% of CFOs have cited supply chain disruptions as their biggest risk this year. Learn more about supply chain concerns and their affects business.
2. Benefits trends for 2022 — Employee feedback and lifestyle needs are now driving employers’ benefits strategies. Explore five of the biggest benefits trends of 2022.
3. It’s time to reconsider noncompete agreements — Federal regulators are cracking down on hiring practices that restrict employees’ wages and ability to work for competitors. Read more about why it may be time to reconsider noncompete agreements.
4. What you need to know if selling your business — Strategic buyers are those that buy a company to grow it rather than to simply run it. This makes them a great fit for entrepreneurs who want to sell their businesses. Discover how to sell your business to a strategic buyer.
5. Is your cup too full? Eliminate stress and be more productive by creating margin in your life to say yes to things that would add value to your life. Learn why the ‘cup half-empty’ rule could make you a more effective leader.

Thank you to our Friday Five sources: CFO Dive, HR Executive, Kellogg Insight, Forbes, and Inc.

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