Just because it’s midnight doesn’t mean your boss expects you to stop working. More than a third of employees report getting work-related emails after work hours.
CFOs say poor interpersonal skills are the top reason for an employee’s failure to advance in the company. But finance chiefs are far more likely to offer training in more technical categories — accounting or finance, and information technology — than in soft skills, according to a new survey.
Finance teams at large multinational companies can expect more and increasingly sophisticated tasks to come their way. The majority of those teams will have to perform those tasks with the same or fewer resources.
Working for a troubled company or in a dying industry needn’t be all bad. The challenge is recognizing the opportunities within, while keeping an eye on the exit.
As the global economy shows signs of growth, a new survey predicts a significant increase in employee turnover. With retention a concern, understanding what motivates workers’ commitment and loyalty is essential for employers.
Many US companies still haven’t identified future CFO candidates, a survey by executive staffing firm Robert Half Management Resources suggests. To better prepare for succession, companies should follow four steps.
British accountants are working longer hours than they were two years ago, but they still enjoy a better work/life balance than most other professionals, according to a survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters.
Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries continue to be popular destinations for business process outsourcing (BPO) and shared services, despite rapid economic development that is causing wages to rise.
Employees who have been singled out as “high performers” are being awarded pay raises that are, on average, 67% higher than their peers, according to research in the UK by HR consultancy Towers Watson.
Hal Gregersen, Ph.D., professor of innovation and leadership at INSEAD, explains that every individual has more untapped creative capacity than he or she may realise.
Cross-functional, self-governing employee boards help global spice company McCormick & Co. identify business process improvements and other innovations. McCormick executive Ken Kelly, CPA, CGMA, explains how it works — and how employees benefit.
Learn how to use creative vision and smart change management to pursue big goals. Former Coca-Cola finance executive Doug Bonthrone, ACMA, CGMA, describes how to keep continuous improvement flowing.
Ravichandran Venkataraman, ACMA, CGMA, senior vice president and head of the Global Business Services division at Hewlett-Packard, has helped HP innovate by building a diverse team and welcoming ideas from throughout the organisation. He offers five tips on how to foster innovation.
The United States is the only one of 21 advanced economies studied for a recent report where the law does not guarantee paid time off for workers. Low-wage and part-time workers in the United States especially lack paid vacation benefits.
“Dress to impress” might seem trite, but it rings true in the business world. Employers surveyed say that what a job candidate wears can play a role in that candidate’s chances at a promotion.
Strategic planning can’t happen if a company is leadership-deficient, says executive coach Larry Bienati. This article focuses on five critical success factors in the design, accountability and execution of a strategic plan.
