Leadership & people skills

In defence of night owls

A reading list from Stefany Williams, CPA, CGMA, a not-for-profit CEO in the US, explores better worker training, why late risers aren’t lazy, and more.

Overcoming fear of failure

Fear of failure can hold you back from getting things done, taking up opportunities for development, and fulfilling your potential.

Bridging the gender pay gap

Myriam Madden, FCMA, CGMA, explains how removing gender pay inequality can benefit business and society as a whole.

5 ways to reduce employee turnover

Companies that foster personal connections between employees have a better chance of keeping talent, especially in a job market where skilled financial professionals are highly sought.

How a culture of reciprocity can tear down silos

A “Reciprocity Ring” exercise provides a setting for individuals to ask colleagues for help and information, creating a network of requesters and contributors and facilitating communication across departments.

Tips on giving an effective training session

Whether you are leading an induction session or training colleagues on a new process or system, both you and your audience want to be assured time invested in training will be well spent.

How to cope with on-the-job annoyances

Dealing with a co-worker who is too loud or an office that is too cold are common obstacles facing workers. Taking steps to defuse potentially troublesome conflicts can help offices run more smoothly.

CFOs keen on employee development

Retention, regulation, and reputation are three topics squarely in the minds of CFOs as they place more emphasis on employee training.
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