Budgeting is an essential function within FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) teams, but let’s face it: the annual process can be a source of headaches and frustration. From wrangling spreadsheets to dealing with changing priorities to appeasing difficult participants, budgeting often presents unique challenges. In this blog post, we will
At Akili we're bright as individuals, but even more brilliant as a team. We believe that great people working together can accomplish the extraordinary. This is our core value of Teamwork. Teamwork is so important in the professional world because it encourages new ideas, helps to solve problems, builds morale and encourages support. Teams
At Akili, we give loyalty and expect it. We remain loyal to both our employees and our clients. This is our core value of Loyalty. Loyal employees remain focused on the success of a company and therefore, care deeply about a successful outcome for clients. We always want what's best for one another both
Our Akili Employee Spotlight Series continues as we introduce Ben Schoen. This week we learned more about this Missouri-based consultant and his role. Tell us more about your role and what you like most about it. I am a Senior Consultant at Akili. What I like most about my role is the problem-solving and hands-on
By Sid Powar | COE Director of Supply Chain Throughout my career, I have helped organizations reduce the "7 wastes of Lean". Simply put, lean creates greater value for the consumer while using minimal resources. Let's see how this affects your business and why technology like Anaplan helps resolve some, if not all, types of
By Sid Powar | COE Director of Supply Chain When paired with optimized financial decisions, a resilient supply chain is a powerful weapon. Supply Chain Resilience means building flexibility and to some degree, requires changing the corporate culture. It can reduce cost, increase revenue, improve customer experience and provide a competitive edge for your
At Akili, we enjoy our work. We believe that if you don't have fun doing something, you will never excel at it. This is our core value of Fun. Having fun in the workplace encourages a safe learning environment. Akili has embraced a culture that makes time to have fun. Whether it's happy hours,
At Akili, we work hard and play hard. We push the envelope so we always know what we are truly capable of achieving. This is our core value of intensity. Bringing intensity and tackling difficult tasks is key to professional satisfaction. Akili has created a culture that has allowed employees to bring the intensity
At Akili, we keep everything in perspective. We believe in working hard, having fun and striking a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives. This is our core value of Balance. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance not only affects our health and relationships, but our productivity and performance as well. Akili has created
At Akili, we do what we say we're going to do. We expect our clients to hold us accountable for our work just as we hold our teammates accountable for theirs. This is our core value of accountability. We live out our core values every day in both our personal and professional lives. This
