We are living in an analytics economy, and it is affecting your employees more than you know. Workplace culture is becoming increasingly data-driven. Making the transition from a people-centric workplace to one that is more data-centric won’t be seamless, but there are ways you can equip your employees/finance professionals to thrive in this analytics economy. “This mixture of data, analytics, …
5 Ways to Manage the Stress of a Job Search
Stress can be an ugly side effect of a job search. A contributor to U.S. News stated, “Stress hinders interviewing performance, negotiation ability and, when it gets to a certain point, can result in people wanting to postpone and ignore the process altogether.” Such stress is no respecter of one’s industry, experience, or compensation level. Thankfully there is plenty job seekers …
4 Ways to Help Your CPA Firm Grow
In 2016, the accounting industry generated $18.8 billion in operating revenue Canada. Also, according to the Corporate Finance Institute, “The outlook for accounting firms in Canada is very positive, as the country’s accounting industry is expected to register strong growth in the coming years.” With the accounting industry thriving, investing in an accounting firm in any capacity may be a …
Prepare for a Video Interview in 3 Steps
Have you noticed that an increasing number of employers are opting to take the video interview route over screening potential new hires via phone? A video interview can be more intimidating than a phone interview, but it can also be very beneficial for a job candidate who is prepared for it. How a Video Interview Benefits Job Seekers A video interview can …
How to Increase Employee Performance with Real-Time Feedback
According to Recruiter, 61 percent of employees want immediate feedback on their performance, yet only 24 percent get it. This causes employees to be dissatisfied, frustrated, and confused about where they stand with their employers. Also, if they are lacking important skills needed to do their jobs well, poor productivity can result. Why Don’t Employers Provide Regular Feedback to Employees? Some employers …
5 Ways a Finance Professional Can Prepare for a Phone Interview
The average job opening attracts at least 50 applicants. Potential employers quickly weed out unsuitable candidates by: Reviewing resumes Conducting phone interviews A phone interview is a valuable tool for an employer. Through a phone interview, employers can discern which applicants are best suited for a position. The only issue with this is it places an enormous amount of pressure on …
5 Tips to Grow Your CPA Firm
Do you want to grow your CPA firm? More businesses than ever are using cloud-based accounting software and big-brand tax businesses to meet their accounting needs. Still, a small CPA firm can grow with the right strategy. Grow Your CPA Firm with These 5 Tips Make your CPA firm healthier, stronger, and bigger with these 5 tips: 1. Offer more than …
Staying Relevant in the Workplace: a Guide for Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers are currently the fastest-growing job-filling segment. This is due in part to the large number of Millennials who are choosing non-traditional career paths that allow them to work for themselves. As a result, employers are finding it tough to fill job vacancies with qualified candidates. While this is hard on employers, it is beneficial to Boomers who want to …
How to Retain Your CPAs During Tax Season
It’s no secret to accounting firm managers that accountants sometimes leave their jobs during tax season. Perform a quick Web search and you will find scores of blog posts accountants have written asking for advice about how to exit their firms during busy season and questioning the ethics of doing so. This is understandable when you consider that tax season, …
Auditors, Develop These 5 Strengths to Attract More Clients
Accounting firms don’t take the process of hiring an auditor lightly. In many cases, firms want to build long-term relationships with these professionals. Such relationships can only be forged with auditors possessing specific strengths. Auditors can attract more clients by developing these strengths to the utmost. Auditors, Develop These 5 Strengths to Attract More Clients Are you an auditor having …