Limited career advancement opportunities for employees leave many employers in danger of losing top talent as global hiring heats up, two new surveys show.
Courtesy plays a role in a person’s career development, but sometimes those who get promoted are seen as less mannerly. A new survey shows that courtesy toward co-workers can have a positive effect on career prospects.
As the finance function expands its duties, it’s easy for CFOs to find their time drained by low-level discussions in areas outside the finance department. Learn how to avoid getting caught up in small details that are outside the normal course of duties.
In the coming years, the world of work will be shaped by employees’ desire for autonomy and flexibility, which may sound the death knell for traditional models of employment and office spaces, according to a PwC report.
Email is great. But too much email can be a drain on productivity, and checking email at all hours on mobile devices can increase stress levels. Here are some tips for managing email consumption.
In an environment of modest economic growth and fast change, US CEOs are worried about staying relevant and maintaining their edge, according to a new survey report.
Use of technology and delegation are the most useful strategies to help busy CFOs manage their time, according to a new survey. Learn how to use both tools to improve efficiency.
Endless scrutiny from micromanagers can have a negative impact on morale and productivity. Here are three ways micromanagers can lighten their load while becoming more effective managers – and improving team leadership.
Find out how tomorrow’s leadership talent is different from the old guard, how to develop a more skilled leadership talent bench, and which countries do best in attracting and developing leadership talent with global skills.
A combination of a skills shortage and the opportunities provided by the resurgent UK economy have created a highly competitive market for finance and accounting talent.
While acquisition strategies often focus on what to shed, many companies can overlook strategies surrounding what to keep. Retaining the right people is critical.
MGM Resorts International’s struggles during the economic crisis were exacerbated by its resorts’ lack of a unified mission, vision and operations. Corey Sanders, CPA, CGMA, was tasked with uniting the properties under a common corporate umbrella.
McKinsey Director Emeritus Joanna Barsh suggests that meaning is the most powerful of capabilities that distinguish exceptional leaders from everybody else.
Find out the three key areas that drive productivity across industries, countries, and company size and where in the world these areas are tended to best.
CFOs who fail to invest in personal and team development are selling themselves and their organisations short, according to executive search director Samuel Dergel. He says CFOs are capable of focusing on career, staff and employer at the same time, for the mutual benefit of all.
Senior financial executives in Canada report that their oversight of human resources is increasing, but many say their knowledge of HR functions is only moderate or average.
Three-fourths of US CFOs consider the prospect of consulting when they approach retirement to be attractive, according to a new survey. Read tips for successful consulting from a former CFO who has happily made the move.
Companies that sell into and source from markets worldwide compete on their supply-chain capabilities. Find out what supply-chain leaders do to boost their revenue and earnings.
The CGMA Competency Framework gives employers a guide for benchmarking finance competencies and provides finance professionals a way to assess the skills required for current and future roles.
