In today’s cut-throat job market, working effectively with a head-hunter could prove critical in securing your next senior finance role. Find out what a head-hunter looks for in a candidate.
Seventy-nine per cent of HR directors in a UK survey expect to lose key employees in the first half of 2013, a Robert Half report says. Meanwhile, a US survey shows one-third of employed adults are willing to consider new jobs. Consider these steps to retain top talent.
Companies generally regarded as the world’s best have at least one thing in common: CEOs who are no stranger to their organisation. Hay Group research says the top 20 companies’ CEOs have averaged 25 years of service at their organisation.
Average pay has increased by nearly 10% in the past year for directors of public companies, according to an analysis by BDO USA. Board retainers and fees make up about three-fourths of directors’ total compensation. Directors make the most, on average, in the technology sector ($177,249).
Being prepared to learn might be the most important attribute an employee can bring to a new job. Sixty percent of managers and 44% of workers said the greatest challenge when starting a new job is learning new processes and procedures. Read here for tips that can make your transition smooth.
Managers who panic, play favourites and make inappropriate jokes not surprisingly undermine employee motivation and wellbeing, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Just as damaging, the report says, are so-called “under-the-radar” managers, who do little to develop their direct reports.
Increasing demand for talent and a short supply of experienced, competent senior managers has led to dramatic rises in salaries for those leadership positions in emerging markets. Such increases may be one factor diminishing returns on investment in emerging markets.
Keshav Murugesh, group chief executive of business process outsourcing company WNS Group, shares insight on achieving sustainable business success. Among his tips: Get the right people, and put the customer at the centre of the business.
Data suggest that office holiday parties are making a bit of a comeback. Though not always grand in scale, the office party’s return is generally met with smiles by employees. Here are six tips to steer clear of office-party danger and make the experience a good one for you and your coworkers.
If your company does business overseas, you are about to feel the rapidly rising influence of the Asian consumer. Is your company prepared for this economic shift?
More workers are asking for benefits such as flexible work schedules and flexible work locations. Two recent surveys, and a shift in UK governmental policy, highlight the trend toward giving employees more of what they want. This results in higher levels of employee engagement and retention.
Business productivity may be suffering as employees eager to capitalize on online bargains shop on their office computers. Technology can help battle this productivity loss, but companies may have to be prepared for small losses of efficiency as a result of online holiday shopping.
Olivia Kirtley, CPA, CGMA, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ governing Council and former chairwoman of the AICPA board of directors, has been named deputy president on the board of the International Federation of Accountants, a global organization dedicated to strengthening the accounting profession. Her term
Finding and retaining the right talent hinges on five challenges companies must address, according to a new Ernst & Young report. Find out what high-performing companies are doing right and what they could do better.
A bad hire can destroy employees’ morale and waste managers’ valuable time. To avoid a bad hire, consider how the candidate fits in with the team in addition to technical proficiency.
In the past year, CFOs worldwide have become less optimistic about the future success of their companies’ international expansion plans, a survey found. Discover which seven countries best meet their reduced risk appetite.
Controllers have some of the skills needed to become financial directors, but they need to adjust their detail-oriented focus to a broader, more strategic way of thinking. Here are key ways controllers can make themselves FD-worthy.
Harvard Professor and Balanced Scorecard co-founder Robert Kaplan has applied his performance measurement expertise to the US healthcare system. See what problems he has found and what solutions he recommends.
Companies that became leaner during the financial crisis and are struggling to stimulate growth may still need to create value through increased productivity. But the challenge is raising productivity without squeezing workers who are already doing more with less.
Charles Tilley, FCMA, CGMA, meets with Richard Solomons, the CFO-turned-chief executive of InterContinental Hotels Group, who offers insight on brands, people and delivery.
