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Worried about a colleague’s mental wellbeing?

A clinical psychologist discusses how to approach a colleague you are concerned about, as well as how to provide ongoing support.

The unique COVID-19 challenges in European markets

What are the COVID-19 impacts and current priorities for European finance professionals amidst the ever-present threat of a second wave of the pandemic?

Opinion: 5 reasons for UK finance professionals’ cautious outlook

Factors such as Brexit, a possible coronavirus second wave, and tax changes are among the concerns of UK-based management accountants.

Evolving while bracing for a second wave

Some finance departments are using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to ramp up resiliency efforts.

Insights for managing uncertainties brought on by the pandemic

These five insights may help businesses find opportunities amid the economic fallout of the pandemic.

Financial leaders face pay sacrifices during the pandemic

Finance leaders can expect to see the economic impact of the pandemic reflected in their compensation.

Pandemic can be catalyst for greater gender equality

Finance leaders share their experience caring for teams’ wellbeing and suggest that the work-from-home trend can make more job roles feasible for women.

Finance leaders see uneven recovery, business impact still unfolding

Companies across Asia Pacific see some industries struggle while others thrive, and expect to see a fuller picture of business impacts in the second half of 2020.

Leaders urged to consult with Gens Y and Z to forge post-pandemic workplaces

Deloitte’s 2020 Global Millennial Survey reveals top concerns for younger workers.

Regulators step back from action on current IFRS 16 amendment use

UK companies using the lease accounting standard’s COVID-19 amendment before its likely autumn adoption by the EU will not face regulatory action.

Institutional investors say COVID-19 pushed ESG to forefront

A European survey shows ESG criteria, especially social factors, hold greater sway in investment decisions, but significant barriers remain.

Geopolitical tensions greater threat to China businesses than COVID-19

Recovery is well underway, but finance leaders say uncertainty in China’s relations with other countries may dampen investments and business growth.

Pandemic performance strategies for finance leaders

Finance leaders add pandemic-specific strategies to crisis-tested performance drivers as they chart paths through the uncertainty.

Forming active defence against activist investors

With activist investors growing in prominence, how can finance help companies protect themselves?

Positive outlook for financial services work in Europe

McKinsey report highlights highly skilled accountants as one of the fastest-growing roles within the EU’s finance sector.

COVID-19 recovery pushes CFOs to improve scenario planning

As new economic realities take hold, organisations must adapt the range and speed of scenario plans to remain in business.

3 steps to building strong risk management

To survive a crisis, businesses need to create contingency plans and robust management information systems, and embed risk thinking at all levels.

13 answers to questions about work amidst the pandemic

Career expert and FM contributor Rhymer Rigby voices his opinion on the future of remote work, why hot-desking may be a thing of the past, and more.

Rebuilding the global economy

Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, chief executive–Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, says members have risen to the global challenge, backed by a strong and now larger organisation.

7 sectors boosted by the coronavirus

These businesses are seeing short-term booms and could continue to grow well into the future.

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