Fostering loyalty amongst early-career professionals is a key concern for businesses across the world. Matt Miller, ACMA, CGMA, explains how BAE Systems develops and retains high-calibre talent.
When John Mahtani, ACMA, CGMA, partnered to acquire a film processing lab, one of his first priorities was to change the company’s strategy. He describes the steps he took to inspire a sceptical workforce.
Understanding people is just as important as mastering the numbers, says Antonio G. “Jumbing” de Rosas, CPA, CGMA, the CEO of Pru Life UK in the Philippines.
Surveys with CFOs and office workers in the US suggest that inadequate compensation tops the list of mistakes CFOs make that prompt employees to quit their jobs.
Companies with an expanding global footprint have been slow to add directors with global capabilities to their boards, according to research by global executive search firm Egon Zehnder. To better understand the impact of this gap, companies should ask three questions.
Although research shows that more organisations are using social media as a way to vet job-seekers, some experts say any information that’s found is not worth the risk of viewing protected information such as race, religious preference, or political affiliations that should not be considered in the hiring process.
U.S. CFOs are less likely to respond to a crisis at work, according to a new report that offers five ways to better manage and avert crises. One possible reason for the decrease: The definition of “crisis” may have changed during the recession.
Starting salaries for accounting and finance professionals in the United States and Canada across a wide range of positions are expected to trend upward again in 2015.
Proper screening of job applicants is a vital skill today, with a global talent crunch and the potential to lose money by making a bad hire. Several finance professionals offer their tips on what hiring managers should ask to make better decisions.
Complexity related to internal growth is a top challenge for CFOs, according to new research by Accenture. The report also shows that CFOs’ strategic influence is growing and that organisations are more focused on growth than on cost-cutting.
To succeed in the increasingly consumer-oriented business environment of the 21st century, Hubert Glover, CPA, CGMA, suggests, executives must rediscover four tried-and-true traits of good leadership.
One in three workers regularly experiences excessive pressure at work, according to a global survey by Towers Watson. This high level of stress has a negative impact on employees’ productivity and engagement.
The ageing of the global population will create challenges for policymakers and pension systems. But pension and retirement systems and providers have opportunities to keep pace with the changes, according to a new report.
Most companies are aware of the need to focus more on employee engagement, but few say they are doing enough to adapt to coming changes, according to a global report by Hay Group.
Rising inflation is expected to take a bite out of salary increases in Asia, making it more challenging for businesses in the region to manage costs and attract and retain skilled employees.
Simon Henry, FCMA, CGMA, offers insight on driving sustainable business success, harnessing top talent, and managing risk to steer Royal Dutch Shell’s evolution and development.
Searches for executive-level jobs are different from those for staff positions, and those seeking a spot in the C-suite should be ready for those differences. Here are five questions to ask before applying for such roles.
Almost half of human resources leaders say leadership development is their top priority, according to a global survey. Many HR leaders say their companies are increasing their spending on talent development, as few have confidence in their leadership pipeline to fill critical openings.
