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Negotiate like a extortion negotiator
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Scott Walker
In his former career as a kidnapping and extortion negotiator, the author handled sensitive negotiations all over the world. Through his experiences, observations, and conversations with other experts in the field, he developed a deep understanding of what works and what doesn’t in high-stakes negotiations. Here he shares guidance on what he calls the level-five mindset, which involves deep listening to better understand and interpret a counterpart’s self-perception and perspective.
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Managing (and surviving) in a high-intensity workplace
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Erin Reid, Lakshmi Ramarajan
After interviewing hundreds of professionals in many fields, the authors have concluded that total selfless dedication to work is often unnecessary and harmful. It has dysfunctional consequences not only for individuals but also for their organizations. The authors discuss three typical strategies (Accepting, Passing and Revealing) for coping with demanding workplaces, and the risks associated with each style. Managers can help by enforcing reasonable work hours, requiring vacations, and taking steps to protect employees’ personal lives.
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What every woman needs to know about retiring
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Jennifer Waters
Article on the financial challenges women often face in retirement. It highlights that women typically earn less than men over their lifetimes, have less saved in retirement accounts and live longer. Provides advice on financial planning and what women need to do for a secure retirement.
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Perceived organizational inclusion: Evidence from neurodivergent accountants in the US
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Qi Duong, Loreal Jiles, Roopa Venkatesh
The authors examine the intersection of neurodiversity and accounting employment by exploring the work experiences of neurodivergent accountants in the US. They attempt to answer the question: 'How
can neurodivergent accountants’ perceived organizational inclusion be improved?' Their study amplifies the voices of neurodivergent accountants, providing insights to key factors that shape neurodivergent
accountants’ experiences of inclusion, while informing future organizational strategies through 37 recommended actionable practices.
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Resume rules: Is your CV in need of a revamp?
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Cheryl Hyatt
Accounting and finance recruitment specialists share advice on how to make a great first impression. Topics discussed include the significance of tailoring resumes for each role, keeping them concise, and showcasing skills with specific examples.
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Organisations benefit from employees taking sabbaticals, research shows
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- 01 Mar 2024
- David Burkus
The article summarises the findings of a number of research studies into the effect of sabbatical leave on employee wellbeing and organizational performance. Benefits to individuals from sabbaticals can include a decline in stress and an increase in overall well-being, while organisations can use sabbatical programs as a means to stress test their procedures and give aspiring leaders a chance to grow.
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How can managers help teams combat change exhaustion?
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Mollie West Duffy, Liz Fosslien
Advice on what managers should be doing to handle employee 'change fatigue' from too many organizational changes. The authors suggest acknowledging the discomfort that comes with change, devising a plan in the face of uncertainty, and adopting set rituals as a team.
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Recruiting older workers
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Ken Dychtwald, Robert Morison, Katy Terveer
It's time for a new deal between employers and older workers, say the authors. They give advice for employers on how to hire, retain and engage older and retired workers, resulting in mutually productive employment matches. They also take a look at the value of older workers and bust some of the most prevalent myths about their working styles.
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Black chartered accountants in post-apartheid South Africa: Global implications for the profession
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Theresa A.Hammond, Sedzani Musundwa
Although South Africa’s Apartheid system legally ended with the advent of democracy in 1994, by 2021 only 15% of chartered accountants were Black. The authors examine this underrepresentation through interviews with 22 Black South Africans who earned their chartered accountancy certification in the second decade of the 21st century. While the officially mandated educational and employment barriers that previous generations faced have been dismantled, the authors found that aspiring Black accountants continue to face immense barriers to entering the profession.
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Diversity and the evaluation of talent in the accounting profession: The enigma of merit
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- 01 Mar 2024
- Fiona Anderson-Gough, Carla Edgley, Keith Robson, Nina Sharma
While accounting firms are facing recruitment and retention problems, regulatory bodies are calling for efforts to improve diversity to be more effective, especially at senior levels. In this paper, the authors discuss 'merit' in processes of performance evaluation and career progression. Based on interviews in Big 4, mid-tier and small professional services firms in the UK, the authors explore how the working environment and culture in firms can potentially inhibit moves to improving diversity.
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Italy introduces new linking rules to define tax residence
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- 05 Feb 2024
- Paolo Ludovici and Daniel Canola
Paolo Ludovici and Daniel Canola of Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici say several issues are resolved by revised criteria regarding the tax residence of legal entities, but the increase in remote working creates complications.
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Packing five days into four
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- 01 Feb 2024
- Ben Falkenmire
The article focuses on the experiences of two accounting firms in New Zealand and Australia that have successfully transitioned to a four-day work week, emphasizing the challenges, benefits, and lessons learned. Topics discussed include the importance of offering four days as an incentive tied to performance targets, the need to reconsider hybrid working policies to maintain team culture, and the specific measures taken by the firms to ensure a smooth transition for new recruits.
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Should I stay, or should I go?: Salary and recruitment trends for the year ahead
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- 01 Feb 2024
- Natascha Whitehead
The article discusses the findings of the Hays 2024 UK Salary and Recruiting Trends guide, highlighting the increased optimism among accountancy and finance employers about the economic climate, the persistent skills shortages in areas like credit management, and the growing importance of skills over degrees for accountancy employers. Topics include credit professionals' job satisfaction, the importance of flexible working and a benefits package to candidates and the impact of the rising cost of living on job moves.
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Busting myths about women in the workplace
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- 25 Jan 2024
- Alexis Krivkovich, Lareina Yee
This article challenges three common myths about women in the workplace. It reveals that women's ambition has actually increased during the pandemic, with a majority desiring promotions. It also dispels the notion that workplace flexibility is primarily desired by women, as both men and women see it as beneficial. The article also addresses the specific challenges faced by women of colour and the negative impact of microaggressions on women's careers. The authors encourage leaders to take action and advise young women to persist and challenge structural obstacles.
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How to make your retirement money last 100 years
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- 25 Jan 2024
- Adam Shell
With the number of Americans living to age 100 or over projected to quadruple over the next 30 years, the author discusses how to plan for a longer retirement. Tips to help stretch retirement income are given which include working longer, securing personal finances, running financial scenarios, investing in the market and seeking professional advice.
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CVs, packets, and positioning
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- 01 Jan 2024
- Son K.Lam
Guidance on how to develop a CV that effectively showcases one's accomplishments and positions them well in the academic job market. It provides tactical tips for structuring and organizing an academic CV, making a good first impression, and highlighting research. Written from a US perspective.
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Move fast and fix things: Questions for Francis Frei
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- 01 Jan 2024
- Karen Christensen
An interview with Francis Frei, co-author of the new book 'Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leader’s Guide to Solving Hard Problems'. She discusses the importance of leadership in nurturing a culture of trust, inclusivity, and collaborative problem-solving. The article compares the mottos of Mark Zuckerberg ('Move fast and break things') and the author's preferred mantra ('Move fast and fix things'), highlighting the drawbacks of the former approach. The article concludes by suggesting ways leaders can create a safe and inclusive work culture.
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Lead your team to victory: the do's and don'ts of effective group leadership
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- 01 Jan 2024
- Alan Vengel
The author provides several tips for successful group leadership, including mentally separating the group, forming a common ground coalition, making desired results clear, providing rationale for ideas, asking open-ended questions, creating a brainstorming atmosphere, and voting when appropriate. The article also highlights what not to do: such as allowing people to take a fixed position, putting people into likeminded discussion groups, and letting objections sabotage the team.
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What management style are you?
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- 01 Jan 2024
- Scott Greenberg
A quiz is presented that managers can take to determine their dominant management style, which falls into one of four categories: Top Dog, Collaborator, Chillaxer, or Visionary. Excerpted from the book 'Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers Into a Top-Performing Team' by Scott Greenberg.
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Beating burnout: Addressing emotional exhaustion at work
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- 01 Jan 2024
- Megan Haynes, John Trougakos
The authors have conducted research to understand how work-related emotional exhaustion changes throughout the workday and what factors influence it. They found that factors such as socializing with co-workers, supervisor support, autonomy, and interactions with difficult customers can affect emotional exhaustion levels. Employer interventions targeting these factors could help address emotional exhaustion and improve employee well-being. Additionally, the article discusses the potential benefits of a four-day workweek in terms of increased productivity and employee well-being.
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Embracing neurodiversity in accounting and finance
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- 01 Jan 2024
- Anthony Pacilio
Neurodivergent employees can foster a culture of innovation,
problem solving, and different perspectives. Anthony Pacilio gives advice on how employers in accounting and finance can attract and retain neurodivergent employees.
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Effective onboarding in the age of remote work
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- 01 Jan 2024
- Santiago Poli
The rise of remote work and international teams has made it necessary to redefine onboarding, focusing on creating meaningful connections and instilling company culture through virtual methods. The author recommends achieving effective onboarding for remote workers through three key elements: social integration, technical preparations and cultural training.
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Women in accounting: Practical tips for leadership advancement
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- 01 Jan 2024
- Christine A.Funkhouser, Gergana Lipidakova
Advice on how women in the accounting profession can promote their personal brand and leadership persona. Topics include prioritizing education, advocating for oneself and increasing your visibility within your organization.
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Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc says sexism is 'amplified' in finance
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- 13 Dec 2023
- Olivia Konotey-Ahulu
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has testified before British lawmakers about the prevalence of sexism in the financial services sector, stating that it is worse than in wider society. She shared testimonies she received, ranging from sexual harassment to women being excluded from key meetings. Blanc and Nishma Gosrani, a financial services partner at consultancy Bain & Company, discussed the Women in Finance Charter, a voluntary initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity in the industry.
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Drive your innovation with improved decision-making
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- 01 Dec 2023
- Linda A.Hill, Taran Swan, Emily Tedards
Despite their embrace of agile methods, many firms striving to innovate are struggling to produce breakthrough ideas. A key culprit, according to the authors, is an outdated, inefficient approach to decision-making. To align their decision-making processes with agile approaches, businesses need to include diverse points of view, clarify decision rights and encourage constructive conflict in the pursuit of a better experience for the end customer. The article suggests best practices for these interventions, drawing on the story of the transformation at Pfizer’s Global Clinical Supply, which pl...
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Why diverse teams reduce errors
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- 01 Dec 2023
- Heidi Grant, David Rock
Recent studies, including mock juries and simulated markets, reveal that diverse teams improve discussion, reduce errors, and excel in decision-making. Diverse teams promote constant re-examination of facts,
objectivity, and careful information processing, preventing biases and errors. Gender and cultural diversity in leadership also correlate with increased innovation and new product development.
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Three key elements of trust for leaders
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- 01 Dec 2023
- Joseph Folkman, Jack Zenger
Based on data from 360-degree assessments of 87,000 leaders, the authors have identified three key elements that are often the foundation for trust towards leaders. By understanding the behaviours that underlie trust, leaders are better able to elevate the level of trust others feel towards them. The authors detail the behaviours leaders should carry out to achieve this.
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How to deal with a dishonest negotiator
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- 01 Dec 2023
- Leslie K.John
People, including negotiators, lie every day, so when you’re trying to make a deal, it’s important to defend against deception. The best strategy, says the author, is to focus not on detecting lies but on preventing them. She outlines five tactics that research has shown to be effective.
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The psych in negotiations: Using human factors to attain superior outcomes
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- 01 Dec 2023
- Mark Trowbridge, Melanie Trowbridge
Advice for procurement professionals on how to be successful in negotiation processes. Four main techniques are described in detail - preparation to understand the supplier's needs, appreciating the counterparty's personality traits, reading non-spoken body language and using interrogatives to appropriately shift the other party's paradigm. A range of example suggestive and leading questions are given which can be used by the negotiator to strengthen their position.
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Women trust employers less than men
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- 01 Dec 2023
- Wenny Katzenstein, Ashley Reichheld, Emily Werner
The article discusses the reasons that women employees tend to trust the company they work for less than their male counterparts. The authors relate various ways in which women are treated differently than their male colleagues, even when it comes to equity and inclusion programs designed to redress such inequities. They outline three strategies that may help increase trust in female employees.
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