Career development

An accountant’s barrier-breaking rise to CEO

An accidental accountant tells the lessons she learned working her way to the C-suite of a Sri Lankan conglomerate.

Activating your network to improve your job search

Here’s how to tap into your professional network of associates and friends to power up your next career move.

Adapting boss-worker relationships in the pandemic

Employees and managers must work together on communication and more in a changed work environment.

Overcoming the top 3 negotiation dilemmas

When to make an offer, when to collaborate, and when to listen in negotiations are challenges that can be overcome.

Career management 2021: What’s changed in the past year

The last of a three-part conversation with Rhymer Rigby touches on challenges facing employees, geography’s role in salary determination, and more.

5 tips for setting post-pandemic career goals in 2021

Be prepared to accelerate into a post-pandemic workplace with a realigned career path.

UK SMEs’ skills gap brought into focus by COVID-19 disruption

Digital, health and safety, and leadership skills are lacking in UK SMEs as the pandemic has increased the digital transformation need, a survey found.

Tackling the stretch assignment

Taking on work that may be beyond your current duties and experience could provide a career boost.

Advice for managing up

Be clear in your requests and take the time to understand your manager’s style.

6 tips for professional reinvention

In this uncertain time, following your natural curiosity can open up new realms of possibility.

The rise of skills-based promotion

Taking a different approach to employee advancement requires change management. Find out how to get started.

Surviving your first 100 days as a new CFO amidst the pandemic

Being a new CFO is challenging enough. The coronavirus pandemic has made it even more challenging to build credibility and meet expectations.

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.

6 strategies to increase learning in the workplace

A mindset can help or hinder learning, research has shown. Here are six strategies to make employees aware of their mindsets and increase learning in the workplace.

4 ways to practise vulnerability at work

Practising vulnerability at work not only helps build stronger professional relationships, but it can also nurture innovation and even retain talent in an organisation.

Get the feedback you need at work

Try these tips to gain a clearer picture of how others view your work.

Generations Y and Z: What do they want?

Companies need to understand the needs of younger finance professionals in order to recruit and retain the best.

Boosting your professional image online

Experts offer advice on how to maintain your digital reputation to reach clients, colleagues, and future employers.

5 ways to reskill for a post-COVID world

Finance professionals who are digitally proficient will not only be more effective in their work, but also better able to weather the economic storm already underway.

Preparing for a job loss

Here are some immediate steps to take if your job is at risk.

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