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Workforce engagement: FRC provides guidance for companies
Research for the UK Financial Reporting Council advises integrated, regular, and structured employee engagement, with a focus on substance rather than process.Highlighting chart data in Excel
A series approach can produce conditional formatting that changes dynamically.Private equity is falling out of love with plastic packaging
Investment by private equity firms in the global plastic packaging sector is slowing — as a result of ESG risk.CFOs should act with intention to make diversity a reality
They can help ensure that businesses benefit from an inclusive workforce.Steps to increase executive and board diversity
Reverse mentoring, reviewing recruitment consultants, and unconscious bias training are among ways to create more diverse boards and executive teams.7 requirements for interim reporting — FRC guidance
The Financial Reporting Council’s review of interim reports highlighted the need for a better explanation of balance sheet movements.Corporate culture as a driver of integrated reporting
An organisation’s values, mission, vision, and management choices can help its journey towards integrated thinking and reporting.4 tips for hiring remote finance talent
Organisations have a world of talent to choose from if they are willing to be flexible.How leaders can create ‘vulnerability-based trust’
An ENGAGE EUROPE 2021 speaker sets out how trust — the principal building block of a healthy, cohesive team — can be developed.Amazon wins $303 million court fight in blow to EU tax crusade
The EU General Court overturned a European Commission order that would have required Amazon to pay about €250 million in back taxes, dealing another setback to the commission’s crusade against preferential state aid deals.Bankers quit London as Brexit relocations to EU step up
The COVID-19 work-at-home regime encouraged some bankers to temporarily move away from London, but that shift is now becoming more permanent.4 skills and experiences that can set finance professionals apart
Hiring managers may need to look outside the box to find the right talent for the job.FCA consults on open-ended fund category to invest in long-term, illiquid assets
The Financial Conduct Authority said the fund would be attractive to defined contribution pension schemes that have long investment horizons.Easy habits that can improve your career during a stressful time
Take these small steps to improve your career even if you are feeling overwhelmed.IASB clarifies accounting for deferred tax in IAS 12, Income Taxes
The board’s amendment removes the uncertainty on whether the exemption from recognising deferred tax applies to leases and decommissioning obligations.North American companies buying more robots to keep up with demand
Orders for industrial robots grew 20% in Q1 this year with metal producers showing the strongest growth in demand.Is now the right time for a risky career move?
Tech skills and digital fluency are in high demand within finance teams.How global finance departments can increase diversity
A new survey suggests women and people of colour continue to be underrepresented in the profession.Ericsson to launch subscription service for remote office
To meet the demand for easy work-at-home set-ups, Ericsson is collaborating with software companies in a diversification move.
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