There are many reasons why a candidate who exceeds the qualifications for a job would still apply, such as a career change, reentering the workforce after time away, or simply a tough job market for their particular skill sets. Overqualified candidates have the potential to be an asset, so an automatic rejection could cost you ...
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When you make a hiring decision and extend an offer to your selected financial candidate, you’re often left with many qualified candidates who would still be potentially great hires. So rather than starting from scratch each time you need to fill a new position, you can save time and money by maintaining a pipeline of ...
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When you’re hiring for an accounting position, it’s important to look for a well-rounded candidate. To have a positive impact on your organization, the accountants on your team need to be able to use their technical expertise and apply it toward organizational goals. Here’s what to ask accounting candidates during their job interview:

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When you’re in charge of managing your team of employees, as well as being the point of contact for customers for escalated issues, a communication strategy is key to accomplishing anything in an effective and timely manner. Become a pro at managing both your employees and your customers with these tips:

Listen and Clarify

A lack of employee engagement is a major problem for many managers. Hiring talented employees only to see them lose their drive to perform above and beyond is frustrating and negatively impacts both productivity and morale. To improve employee engagement, you don’t have to throw money at the problem – the most effective solutions are ...
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Monitoring your employees with software can be beneficial, if it’s done with strategy and the right intentions. From the logistics to implementing and communicating it, to dealing with potential issues, there is a lot to keep in mind to ensure employee monitoring software is effective for accomplishing your goals, rather than a distraction or a ...
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Being an effective leader doesn’t necessarily correlate with being an ethical one. Many of the top managers who produce results or otherwise seem like successful leaders may not act based on a standard of ethics. Ethical leadership is based on deeply held principles, such as honestly, accountability, and social responsibility, and what considered in the ...
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Starting a new job can feel like being the new kid in school, even as an experienced financial professional. It’s perfectly normal and to be expected that it will take time to acclimate to a new work environment. However, when you’re in the midst of feeling like you don’t align with the culture, even though ...
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Micromanagement isn’t just a bad habit that needs to be worked on. If left unchecked, it can cost you your best employees, make morale plummet, and work performance suffer. Being micromanaged is practically universally disliked by employees and affects them significantly. Learn more about how your employees feel when you micromanage them:

Lacking Self-Confidence

You work hard to serve your clients throughout the year, and while they are likely grateful for what you do for them, that gratitude goes both ways. Because of your clients giving your firm their business and selecting you above your competitors, you are able to be a successful business and achieve your objectives. Show ...
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