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Why humour is a valuable workplace tool
- Article
- 24 Aug 2023
From recruitment and retention to team spirit and relieving stress, laughter is a seriously powerful motivator, says communication expert and comedian Neil Mullarkey.
Cast the leadership net wider, UK SMEs urged
- Article
- 16 Aug 2023
New research shows that almost two thirds of PE investors are seeking new executive leadership for their portfolio firms, and that they should look to recruit from countries that have weathered similar economic and regulatory storms.
Small steps in inclusion create meaningful change
- Article
- 15 Jun 2023
DE&I has been talked about for many years – but how do you enact it in your organisation? Laura Murphy explains why accounting firms need partners who are committed to meaningful action.
Boomerang employees: potential risks and rewards for firms
- Article
- 25 May 2023
After the jobs-shifting trend of the COVID-19 years, workers are angling to return to their previous employers – but rehiring former staff needs to be far from a rubber-stamping exercise.
How’s the accountancy recruitment market?
- Article
- 04 May 2023
Which skills are most sought after by employers, and how can you make the most of the current marketplace?
Accountants reject regions as recruitment crisis deepens
- Article
- 23 Mar 2023
With just two potential applicants for every accounting role, firms in Manchester and Nottingham are bearing the brunt of the talent shortage, new research has revealed.
Improving pathways for diverse talent in audit firms
- Article
- 27 Feb 2023
Grant Thornton’s approach to removing barriers for diverse people is intrinsic to how the firm operates as a whole, says its Resourcing and Inclusion Senior Manager Jemma Pearson.
What’s creating the talent shortage?
- Article
- 27 Feb 2023
The accountancy profession is not unique in its talent-sourcing challenges. A number of factors, both global and UK-based, are colliding to create a perfect storm for businesses.
ICAEW recruitment resources
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Reports
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SR72 The aspiring CFO
- Report
- 2021
- PDF (1,950kb)
A practical, realistic, hands-on and immense learning opportunity of all you need to know to become the CFO
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Special Report 69: Effective collaboration
- Report
- 2020
- PDF (2,073kb)
Collaboration has been a trendy buzz word in business lexicon for some time now, but, as the pandemic has done with many other ‘nice-to have’ skills, it has now become absolutely necessary to master. With your colleagues, business partners, suppliers and all other stakeholders more than likely working from home, and maybe even across different locations and time zones, effective collaboration is essential
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Special Report 68: Commercial Insight
- Report
- 2020
- PDF (1,761kb)
This special report explores how to be more commercial to add value and generate profit for your firm.
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Special Report 66: Managing Change
- Report
- 2019
- PDF (1,804kb)
Change is inevitable, it is all around us. Brexit, political upheaval, increasing regulation and a growing protectionist agenda make it incredibly difficult to run your business.BAM are here to help, with our special report on managing change, we can help successfully guide you through inevitable change with our practical tips and hands on approach.
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Special Report 64: Managing People
- Report
- 2019
- PDF (1,487kb)
Managing people is one of the most important skills needed to successfully navigate your way to the top of the corporate ladder. This report provides practical tips and advice on topics such as team management, dealing with difficult people and the effect of technology on recruitment.
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Special Report 63: Innovation
- Report
- 2018
- PDF (1,674kb)
Innovation is key to improving productivity and efficiency. This report covers the subject with practical and interesting articles.
Finance business partnering - a guide
- Thought leadership report
- 2018
- PDF (2,833kb)
This report provides practical advice for those considering business partnering initiatives and those looking to improve their approach.
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Special Report 56: Soft skills that FDs need
- Report
- 2017
- PDF (5,953kb)
A special report looking at the soft skills that FDs need to succeed
Webinars
Demystifying Apprenticeships: what, why, how and the practicalities
- Webinar
- 16 Mar 2023
From their central role in the levelling up agenda to their vital importance in meeting labour market shortages, apprenticeships were never far from the news in 2022. An ICAEW Small and Micro Business webinar.
How accountancy can win the talent war
- Podcast
- 02 Mar 2023
In this ‘Insights In Focus’ episode, we discuss ways to attract and retain talent in the accounting profession.
Surviving the cost-of-doing-business crisis
- Podcast
- 04 Oct 2022
In this Insights in Focus episode, we discuss the major challenges facing UK businesses, including energy costs, recruitment and retention of staff, and wage inflation.
The changing landscape of job hunting
- Webinar
- 09 Jun 2020
Hear from expert recruiters on the impact this pandemic has had on the job market, and gain tips on how to still successfully job hunt during Covid-19.
Recruitment
- Webinar
- 18 Feb 2019
This ten minute webinar presented by ACAS, is part of a series on essential employment issues. This webinar covers recruitment.
Legal Alert
Legal Alert is a monthly checklist from Atom Content Marketing highlighting new and pending laws, regulations, codes of practice and rulings that could have an impact on your business.
New law: Employers prepare for online-only ‘right to work’ checks for certain non-British nationals
- Article
- 01 Feb 2022
Employers are preparing for new rules requiring them to go online to check the right of certain non-British job candidates to work in the UK, in force from April 2022.
New law: Employers need to make different ‘right to work’ checks now the Brexit transition period has ended
- Article
- 01 Mar 2021
UK employers are reviewing the ‘right to work’ checks they carry out now that the Brexit transition period has ended, with new rules for EEA recruits coming into force in phases.
New guidance: Government adjusts rules on how employers carry out ‘right-to-work’ checks
- Article
- 01 May 2020
New government guidance ‘Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): right to work checks’ adjusts the way employers can carry out right-to-work checks during the COVID-19 pandemic, to cater for employees working from home and/or communicating with others electronically.
New law: Government publishes policy statement on upcoming points-based immigration system
- Article
- 01 Apr 2020
Employers who recruit non-UK workers should consider the potential impact on their business of the government’s policy statement ‘The UK's points-based immigration system: policy statement’ setting out its proposed points-based immigration system for all non-UK workers, from both within and outside the EU, due to come into force from 1 January 2021.
Case law: Employer who avoided giving true reasons for rejecting job applicant in order to be polite was guilty of age discrimination
- Article
- 01 Apr 2020
Employers interviewing job applicants should keep comprehensive records explaining why they (accept or) reject them, and should not skirt around those reasons when communicating with applicants in an attempt to be polite, a recent legal ruling makes clear.
Case law: Employee who lied on his CV convicted of fraud and given suspended prison sentence
- Article
- 01 Apr 2020
Employers should consider requiring job applicants to provide proof of the qualifications stated on their CVs, proportionate to the risks inherent in the job – for example, imposing stricter requirements where the role is senior and highly-paid and/or involves working with vulnerable people such as children - following a recent case in which an employee was convicted of fraud for lying on his CV.
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eBooks
The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers. eBooks are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users. If you are unable to access an eBook, please see our Help and support advice or contact library@icaew.com.
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Boards that lead
- eBook chapter
- 2016
- John R.S. Fraser
- Handbook of Board Governance
This title provides comprehensive, expert-led coverage of all aspects of corporate governance for public, nonprofit, and private boards. This chapter looks at board leadership and maps out what active leadership from the board should look like. Includes a section on recruiting directors who add value and a checklist for recruiting new board members.
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CEO Succession planning
- eBook chapter
- 2016
- David F Larcker, James Irvin Miller, Brian Tayan
- Handbook of Board Governance
This title provides comprehensive, expert-led coverage of all aspects of corporate governance for public, nonprofit, and private boards. This chapter reviews the process of hiring, evaluating and occasionally removing or replacing the CEO.
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Developing executive talent: best practices from global leaders
- eBook
- 2006
- Jonathan Smilansky
A book for human resources managers and senior executives with responsibility for employee management.
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Handbook of model job descriptions
- eBook
- 2008
- Barry Cushway
A managers' guide to constructing job descriptions.
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Numbers business: how to grow a successful cloud accountancy practice
- eBook
- 2018
- Della Hudson
This book is a road map that will help a qualified professional to start a successful business from scratch with no personal or business contacts; recruit and train a team of technical and administrative staff; move from the kitchen table to external premises; create a highly systemised business, which can function independently of the business owner; run an ethical business, which contributes to the local community; host and speak at business events; set up a marketing system that operates even during the busiest periods in order to; grow the business organically; purchase a business; and sel...
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Recruiting staff
- eBook chapter
- 2017
- Barry Cushway
- Employers Handbook
This chapter of the Handbook looks at the process of staff recruitment including: preparing a job description; how to recruit; interviewing and other selection methods; avoiding discrimination; making a job offer; and rejecting candidates.
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Resourcing strategies
- eBook chapter
- 2006
- Michael Armstrong
- Strategic Human Resources Management
This title provides guidance on combining human resource management with business strategy. This chapter looks at strategies for obtaining and retaining the people required and employing them efficiently.
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Staff recruitment: Selecting and picking winners
- eBook chapter
- 2011
- Pat Wellington
- Effective People Management
Chapter 6 of this title deals with the staff recruitment process: starting the selection process; interview preparation; carrying out the interview; after the interview; and the induction.
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The need for speed
- Article
- 01 Aug 2023
- Susan Muldowney
In a tight labour market, a smooth recruitment process is more important than ever. So, why is a drawn-out approach to hiring common? And how many interviews should it take to fill a role?
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ChatGPT raises concerns about discrimination
- Article
- 01 Jun 2023
- Matt Gonzales
The Biden administration is considering putting restrictions on AI tools, such as ChatGPT. There are growing concerns that the technology could inadvertently discriminate against job applicants and hamper diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) recruitment efforts.
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Creating an internal talent marketplace
- Article
- 01 May 2023
- Bo Cowgill, Jonathan M.V.Davis, Bettina Hammer, Pablo B.Montagnes, Patryk Perkowski
Match your company's skill needs with suitable existing employees by setting up an internal talent marketplace (ITM). The article describes the pros and cons of ITMs and explains how to build and optimize one. They are particularly suited to industries with high worker-replacement costs, large workforces and employees who tend to be generalists.
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A time for innovation, flexibility and compassion
- Article
- 22 Feb 2023
- Juliette Gaudemer
An inside look at Accounting Today magazine's 2022 Best Firms for Young Accountants winners. Popular initiatives with young accounting professionals include a mentorship system, internship programs, networking events and soft skills training. There is also a growing interest in a comfortable work-life balance, including the option of hybrid home/office working.
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Allstate's returnship program ensures career breaks aren't career enders
- Article
- 16 Feb 2023
- Alyssa Place
Research shows that taking time away from the office is becoming more commonplace, and can even be seen as a strength. The article looks at the 16-week returnship program offered by insurance company Allstate, as an example of how to recruit valuable yet often overlooked individuals who have been on career breaks. Companies like Amazon, Meta, Accenture, Pepsi and others have also launched similar return-to-work programs.
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The hottest property in the job market right now is the CFO
- Article
- 26 Jan 2023
- Sabah Meddings
As inflation and higher interest rates signal the end of easy credit, companies are seeking more from their finance directors. CFOs from Nestle SA, Coca-Cola and toothpaste-maker Haleon give advice to other finance executives on coping with the changing demands of the role.
Articles and books in the ICAEW Library collection
The collection of the ICAEW Library & Information Service includes a range of articles, books and reports related to recruitment. Use the links below to see what we have available to request in our Library catalogue (Libcat).
Staffing for success
- Library book
- 2019
- A.Bernstein
- LexisNexis
Short guide covering the process of recruiting, the legal niceties of hiring, and techniques to keep staff motivated and on board.
Essential knowledge for a first year audit staff/intern at a Big 4 accounting firm: a true insider's perspective on Big 4 accounting
- Library book
- 2013
- K.Hsu
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
A short guide to the experience of joining a Big 4 accounting firm, written from the perspective of a US Certified Public Accountant.
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External resources - Guidance and advice
Access Accountancy
- Access Accountancy
A collaboration between employers and professional bodies to improve access to the profession for young people. The Member Resources section has a set of messages for talking to young people about a career in accountancy (requires login).
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- CIPD
The CIPD website features news, training courses and research publications on a wide range of employment issues including including diversity, performance management, employee relations, recruitment and training.
Employing disabled people and people with health conditions
- HM Government
Government guidance on how to attract, recruit and retain disabled people
Minimum wage: work experience and internships
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Government guidance on the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage for organisations who offer work experience, including placements and internships.
Recruitment and disabled people
- HM Government
Government guidance on employers' responsibility to not exclude disabled people from applying for a job and reasonable adjustments they must make in the workplace.
Recruitment and hiring
- HM Government
Collection of government guidance for various recruitment and hiring topics such as child employment, employment checks, right to work and employing ex-offenders
Recruitment and induction
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
CIPD factsheets, podcats and reports on staff recruitment, selection methods and induction processes
Right to work checks: an employer's guide
- UK Visas and Immigration / Immigration Enforcement
Government guidance on how to carry out right to work checks, why you need to do them, and which documents you can use.
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