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Tackling the increasing global talent shortage
Employers worldwide are facing increasing difficulties to fill vacant positions, but the talent shortage is often a skills mismatch.Value of board diversity is rising, but less so among tenured directors
Newer board members are more likely than established ones to recommend that another board member be replaced, and opinions about the value of board diversity fall along gender lines, according to a PwC report.Audit committees voluntarily disclosing more about auditor oversight
Audit committees increasingly are providing more information about their oversight of external auditors to investors and other stakeholders, according to a new analysis.How to build an internal network to advance your career
Take every opportunity to develop your network within your organisation, advises networking expert Vanessa Vallely.How to defuse political debates at work
Talk around office water coolers may get out of hand as a highly polarising election season nears its peak. These strategies will help defuse heated political discussions at work.CFOs take wait-and-see approach to recruiting
Despite concerns about being able to find talent for job openings, some executives seem willing to wait for applicants instead of actively recruiting them.From accountant to Olympic gold: A courageous leap
Gwen Jorgensen, a former tax accountant, made a giant career leap that paid off when she won the Olympic gold medal in the Women’s Triathlon in August. She offers advice on the value of mentors and on viewing career decisions as investments instead of sacrifices.4 tips to persuade talented people to stay
“Stay interviews” can improve retention by helping employers fix problems before employees get exasperated and leave the organisation.Fallout from Brexit vote starting to take shape
The UK economy has not fallen off a cliff since the vote to leave the EU, but global surveys suggest that challenges lie ahead.Set goals that won’t lead employees astray
Four tools can help prevent or detect bad behaviour prompted by performance goals to promote growth.How to manage third-party risk
Experts advise companies on setting protocols for all workers related to data security and to pay particular attention to the duties and access of third-party workers.Mexico, US reach agreement on maquiladora taxation
The US and Mexican tax agencies reached an agreement that will allow US companies with maquiladora operations in Mexico to avoid double taxation.How to deliver the financial data users need
Carefully considering the users’ experience helps interface designers create useful products – and can guide finance teams in data presentations.Internal auditors moving towards continuous assessment
Internal auditors are moving toward providing more timely information to the organisations they serve, according to a new survey report.Strategies for combating payroll fraud
“Ghost employees,” falsified hours, and unearned commissions can put a serious dent in company profits. Here are tips for stopping payroll fraud – and detecting it quickly if it occurs.6 global economic trends you can’t ignore
In a global economy, events in one part of the world often affect businesses on multiple continents. Business leaders need to know these trends to make the right decisions for their organisations.India climbs, UK faces uncertain future in economic competitiveness
Improvements in health and youth education led India to the highest year-over-year rise in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index for 2016–17.How to build trust and collaboration
Senior executives across the globe see a need to improve trust and collaboration in their organisations, according to a CGMA report. Here are some strategies for building strong relationships in the workplace and getting everybody to work together.Fraud risk management guidance updated by COSO
Developing a transparent anti-fraud culture and conducting periodic risk assessments are important steps for organisations in deterring fraud.
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