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The rise of the gig economy finance professional

The increasing need for specialist skills is boosting the market for interim senior finance professionals. Two seasoned finance professionals speak on how to make contract roles work.

Minor mistakes that are sabotaging your career

Here are a few of the small missteps experts see financial professionals making that can have a negative impact on a career in the long run.

In Focus: Be a star at your next conference

Just like at Cannes, finance and management conferences can help boost careers through speaking engagements and savvy schmoozing.

Taking a late-career leap

So how does one jump from company leader to adviser after the age of 50? We tapped several experts on how to successfully make this transition — and how to prepare for it.

Tiny career moves that make a big difference

Once you’ve figured out what your primary goals are, following these relatively small steps can make a big difference.

Boost your career with better listening skills

Empathy, silence, body language, and effort all come into play.

Consequences of ignoring employees’ career paths

Clearly communicated career progression, as well as competitive salary and promotion of work/life balance, can help organisations retain employees.

Finding fulfilment when your career plateaus

Making it to the top of the corporate ladder isn’t the only way to have a rewarding career.

Ask the expert: Education

Dimitrios N. Koufopoulos is the Programme Director of University of London’s online Global MBA and a visiting professor at Queen Mary, University of London.

On-demand career paths for current or aspiring CFOs

A startup culture allows ambitious finance professionals to challenge the traditional career path.

What makes a great CFO

A former chairman of Microsoft India says finance leaders must have courage, good character, and sound judgement.

Customise your conference experience

Technology soon promises to deliver more personalised experiences, interactions, and connections to conference-goers.

How to shine on a panel

Tips that can help you prepare to make a lasting impression as a conference panellist.

The voices of leadership

Leadership expert, author, and academic Graeme Findlay describes the voices of leadership and how leaders should use them in order to be successful.

Surviving a layoff

Here are four tips from experts on how to prevent your layoff from doing professional damage and using it as a chance to discover new opportunities.

Bridging the work-learning divide

The updated CGMA Competency Framework and professional qualification syllabus are designed to ensure students and members remain employable in the digital future.

Strategies for finding a good manager to work for

Managers are a major influence on job satisfaction. Here are tips on determining a manager’s characteristics before you start working for them.

Decluttering your professional life

Experts offer six tips for handling clutter and keeping it from causing stress and hurting your career.

Coping with career anxiety

In this brave new world of finance, those who adapt can reach greater fulfilment.

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