Leadership & people skills

Distracted by digital communication? How to regain control

A productivity expert and author discusses some of the ways leaders and managers can instill a healthier work culture.

CIMA president: ‘True leadership requires courage’

Sarah Ghosh discusses keys to creating a merit-based leadership structure during the 2023 AICPA & CIMA Women's Global Leadership Summit.

ESG becomes top priority for finance leaders

A new global report shows that ESG considerations are top of mind for finance leaders and that technical debt is holding back companies’ plans to innovate.

Accounting for sports — it’s more than a game

Management accountants in sport need to consider the fundamentals of performance measurement, analytics, revenue and expense recognition, taxation, and more.

Integrated performance management: A framework to inspire success

This podcast episode with transcript discusses several ways business leaders can take a holistic approach to performance management to best serve their strategic goals in an era of change and uncertainty.

Shanghai government entity publicly recognises CGMA designation

The Shanghai Human Resources and Social Security Bureau has published its designation recognition of high-level professionals.

A rising demand for skills and expanded collaboration

A new report from AICPA & CIMA examines the rapidly evolving finance landscape and the competencies required of professionals to drive long-term value.

Driving public sector productivity

Driving public sector productivity will become increasingly important, and management accountants have a significant role to play.

A call for change, but not much different for corporate boards

Board members in a US survey say they are ready to oversee a crisis, but many of them lack action demonstrating that preparedness.

Beyond the Code: Full disclosure is the right ethics move

As a management accountant, how would you handle a conviction for a driving offence? This podcast episode with transcript shares key ethical reminders.

4 ways to win the scramble for international talent

Offshoring companies are broadening their search for remote workers, developing staff, and focusing on the opportunities that automation can bring.

Tips to enhance communication with nonfinance colleagues

Consider making information more accessible by using simple language, “back to basics” examples, and dashboards.

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.

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.

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”.

Employees to leaders: Be transparent about AI use

Executives and employees believe artificial intelligence is good for business, but employees say some companies are not clear about how they intend to use AI.

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