The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread effects on overall business operations, unlike anything even the most seasoned professionals have experienced in their careers, and is likely to leave a lasting mark. While the accounting and finance industry wasn’t as hard hit as other sectors, COVID-19 has led to changes, especially in the job market that ...
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The main goal for onboarding new employees is to get them acclimated and ready to make a meaningful contribution as soon as possible. However, when you’re bringing on new accountants during tax season and have no time to waste, it’s especially critical to have a strategic plan in place. Effectively onboard new accountants during tax ...
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The most effective leaders prioritize guiding their employees to maximize their potential as professionals over the long term, rather than simply focusing on short term needs. Showing your employees that you have their best interests in mind makes them less likely to leave because they feel confident it won’t hold them back. Help your employees ...
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The best leaders avoid complacency at all costs and know there is always room for improvement. The fresh start of a new year is an opportune time to re-evaluate your current strategy to become even more effective. Learn more about how to lead your team to success in the new year:  

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It’s an all too common scenario for hiring managers: you find a top prospect and start the interviewing and hiring process…only for them to ghost you and suddenly stop returning your messages. While there are times when this will be completely out of your control (i.e., the candidate is just unreliable), if it becomes too ...
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Goal setting for a company requires careful deliberation to establish benchmarks that are the right balance. If they are overly difficult and unrealistic, it will lead to disappointment all around, and if they are too easy, you won’t be taking full advantage of what your employees can do to take the organization to the best ...
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How appreciated your employees feel is a major factor in retention and engagement levels, so the holiday season is an opportune time to focus on it. This year especially has been so challenging for businesses and workers alike, so some holiday cheer is in order – even if you don’t have much of a budget ...
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Employee satisfaction is the root of a successful business – if your team isn’t happy, they are less likely to be engaged with their work, and morale and performances suffer. However, it can be challenging as a leader to get the feedback necessary to address issues and create positive changes before it’s too late and ...
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October is Cybersafety Month, an effort by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to help Americans in their personal and professional lives stay safe online. Businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber-attacks, and they can have devastating consequences from confidential information being stolen to negatively affecting your reputation. Check out these ...
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The easy wireless network access to Wi-Fi in the office can also make it a cybersecurity risk. From guests inadvertently coming across sensitive information to hackers using a weak Wi-Fi protection to access your network and infect it with malware that allows them to view and steal data. October is Cybersecurity Month, so it’s the ...
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