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Some employees take a hard-line approach to seeking flexible work
To diminish concerns about their wellbeing, workers in a global survey want flexibility in terms of when and where they do their jobs.LinkedIn taps AI to make it easier for companies to find job candidates
The platform plans to add AI to help recruiters, sales professionals’ searching for prospects, and those conducting B2B marketing campaigns.UK employees feel pressure to work when unwell, survey shows
Few workers disclose health concerns on the job, and public sector workers say pressure from heavy workloads is negatively affecting their health.IASB amends SME standard; UK, New Zealand sign audit agreement
This week’s roundup examines the IASB’s amendments to the IFRS standard to account for changes introduced by the international tax reform.New York remains top financial centre, with London in second place
London closed the gap slightly with New York, with Singapore closely in third place, a six-monthly survey found.How to keep businesses safe on social media
The inadvertent release of business information through social media use is a hazard, but companies can take steps to head it off.Enjoying work is more important than pay, global report says
Many people have an unhealthy relationship with work, the report shows. It offers recommendations for business leaders to help employees feel more fulfilled.CIMA and CPA Australia renew membership agreement
The agreement was extended another four years; also, the IASB is exploring a project on climate-related reporting.Future of Finance: Moving beyond traditional boundaries
The AICPA & CIMA Future of Finance 2.0 research finds the rise of the hybrid professional, new ethical and regulatory considerations, and more.How to develop as an informal leader and influencer
“Lateral” or “informal” leadership is fundamental to career success and applies to people at all levels in the organisational set-up.People-centric leadership can improve resilience, report finds
Employer and employee priorities continue to clash, a new EY report finds. Leaders “should not underestimate the importance of trust and empathy”.UK inflation to be highest among big economies in 2023, says OECD
The Paris-based organisation projects UK headline inflation to average 7.2% over 2023 and slowing to 2.9% in 2024.AICPA & CIMA respond to corporate governance code consultation
The FRC seeks to update the UK Corporate Governance Code to ensure it aligns with changes to legal and regulatory requirements set out by the UK government.IASB proposes narrow-scope amendments to IFRS accounting standards
The exposure draft is open for comment until 11 December; IOSCO introduces policy recommendations for decentralised finance.Excel: How to calculate cumulative balances
Excel MVP Liam Bastick describes a method for calculating cumulative balances or multiple running totals.5 ways to incorporate sustainability practices in the workplace
Businesses can focus on sustainability by adopting a company framework, training employees, and carefully selecting sustainability metrics.Why is the US suing Google for antitrust violations?
The US is seeking an injunction barring Google from continuing the alleged anticompetitive practices, rather than a monetary penalty.UK and India announce partnership to promote sustainable growth
As part of the UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue, India will explore having its companies listing on the London Stock Exchange.UK businesses plan lowest price rises since Feb 2022
Businesses expect to raise prices by 4.9% and see wage increases of 5% over the coming year, a Bank of England CFO survey found.
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