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Exclusive Employee ownership trusts: An emerging strategy for HR leaders
  • Article
  • 29 Jul 2024
  • Derek Razo
Employee ownership has emerged as an effective strategy for attracting, engaging and retaining top talent. The author discusses the use of employee ownership trusts in the US and how they can provide opportunities to increase employee satisfaction, foster collaborative cultures and drive consistent business growth.
Exclusive Engage employees for AI success
  • Article
  • 01 May 2024
  • David De Cremer
Article discusses how in order to make Artificial Intelligence adoption a success it is important to keep employees happy and engaged. Employees find AI intimidating and their feedback is often not part fo the process. The author discusses what organisations must do to develop employee-inclusive AI practice and to keep their employees happy, productive, and engaged.
Exclusive Black chartered accountants in post-apartheid South Africa: Global implications for the profession
  • Article
  • 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.
Exclusive Recruiting older workers
  • Article
  • 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.
Exclusive Italy introduces new linking rules to define tax residence
  • Article
  • 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.
Exclusive Should I stay, or should I go?: Salary and recruitment trends for the year ahead
  • Article
  • 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.
Exclusive Packing five days into four
  • Article
  • 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.
Exclusive Effective onboarding in the age of remote work
  • Article
  • 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.
Exclusive Embracing neurodiversity in accounting and finance
  • Article
  • 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.
Exclusive How to keep remote workers connected to company culture
  • Article
  • 09 Nov 2023
  • Matthew Finnegan
Companies that don't proactively move to keep remote employees aligned with corporate goals and culture run the risk of turning them into 'gig' workers. The article covers steps businesses can take to ensure that remote workers are better aligned with company goals, culture and their colleagues.
Exclusive Reframing employee health: Moving beyond burnout to holistic health
  • Article
  • 02 Nov 2023
  • Jacqueline Brassey, Brad Herbig, Barbara Jeffery, Drew Ungerman
A survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute across 30 countries provides insights into how organizations can prioritize the holistic health of their employees. Positive work experiences are associated with better holistic health, increased innovation, and improved job performance. The article suggests that organizations should prioritize employee health as a strategic imperative and align it with their broader environmental, social, and governance framework.
Exclusive Microaggressions in the Accounting Academy: The Black experience
  • Article
  • 01 Nov 2023
  • Phebian L.Davis, Denise Dickins, Julia L.Higgs, Joseph Reid
Black Americans are underrepresented members of the US accounting academy. By interviewing Black accounting faculty about their experiences during their doctoral education and institutional hiring and promotion processes, the authors have discovered stories of degradation, stereotyping, and exclusion (i.e., microaggressions) that participants report negatively impact their views of the academic accounting profession and increase their turnover intentions.
Exclusive Tailored flexibility
  • Article
  • 01 Oct 2023
  • Danielle Lee
There is no one blueprint for cultivating a female-friendly workplace, as the top firms on Accounting Today's 2023 Best Firms for Women list emphasize, but as accounting practices attempt to sketch out a better culture for attracting, retaining and advancing women, lessons can be learned from the list's winners. The article features quotes from the top three ranked firms from the 2023 Best Firms for Women list, providing insights into how they are successfully fostering an inclusive workplace for women.
Exclusive The state of DEI: A Q&A with Crystal Cooke
  • Article
  • 01 Oct 2023
  • Jeff Drew
Crystal Cooke, director of Diversity and Inclusion at AICPA & CIMA, assesses the state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and attitudes in accounting. She discusses challenges faced in the US accounting industry, including setbacks in legislation and job losses in DEI roles, and gives advice on how accounting firms and finance departments can create a positive DEI culture.
Exclusive When I grow up, I want to be...
  • Article
  • 01 Oct 2023
  • Susan Muldowney
A look at the challenges faced by the accounting profession in attracting young talent, as enrolments in accounting-related university degrees decline. Topics include the need to change the perception of the profession among young people, showcase the diversity of roles within accounting, and address outdated stereotypes of brown cardigans.
Exclusive Spain and the right to deduct input VAT on supplies of expenses
  • Article
  • 25 Sep 2023
  • Fernando Matesanz
Fernando Matesanz of Spanish VAT Services reports on good news for home workers in Spain after a recent court decision has led to a shake-up of VAT rules.
Exclusive China enhances tax incentives for employment stabilisation
  • Article
  • 04 Sep 2023
  • Lewis Lu
Lewis Lu of KPMG China discusses enhanced tax benefits for employers, designed to revitalise the country's post-pandemic employment market.
Exclusive Return-to-office is a $1.3 trillion problem few have figured out
  • Article
  • 04 Sep 2023
  • Matthew Boyle
In these post-pandemic times, companies are still working out how to adapt to lasting changes to corporate working life. Stark differences have emerged across continents and cultures, with Asian and European workers largely returning to offices at a faster pace than their counterparts in the Americas. However, European working practices vary widely - the UK has one of the highest rates of remote work, and France one of the lowest. The disparities within countries and cities have upended the commercial real estate market, leading to a debt crisis among some landlords.
Exclusive Supporting LGBTQIA staff in the Workplace
  • Article
  • 01 Sep 2023
  • David T.Colgren
Voluntary self-identification programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) staff can advance a company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, writes David T.Colgren.
Exclusive The great compromise
  • Article
  • 01 Sep 2023
  • Theresa Aogvino
The pandemic is over, and more employers are requesting - or requiring - that employees return to the office. How's that going? Well, it depends on who you ask. The article looks at the evidence using survey data on the opinions of both returning workers and HR professionals.
Exclusive 4 motivation techniques to keep your team interested
  • Article
  • 01 Sep 2023
Article looking at a range of employee motivation strategies that encourage employee engagement, hard work and job satisfaction.
Exclusive Leading the way by prioritizing DE&I
  • Article
  • 01 Sep 2023
  • Daniel Butcher
An interview with finance leaders Bonnie Chan and Deidra Merriwether on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) best practices. They discuss how companies can promote advancement in accounting by women, people of colour, and LBGTQIA populations, and also the best way to measure the success of DE&I initiatives.
Exclusive How the FIRE movement keeps burning in a tough economy
  • Article
  • 29 Aug 2023
  • Nathan Place
Even in a challenging economy, millions of Americans still strive for FIRE - 'financial independence, retire early'. But to keep their dream alive, they've had to change it. Instead of the early retirement part of FIRE, many are focusing on more flexible work arrangements that allow time for home life and hobbies.
Exclusive Return to office may reverse UK women's gains on working hours
  • Article
  • 13 Aug 2023
  • Lucy White
A push to return more British workers into the office risks compromising a surge in the hours that women spend on the job, reversing one of the few positive trends for the economy. Research has suggested women are bearing the brunt of Britain's inflation crisis; it's possible this could be causing many to take on overtime or second jobs to help pay the bills.
Exclusive Moulding the future via employee ownership
  • Article
  • 01 Aug 2023
  • John Dormer
Employee ownership can help businesses retain skilled individuals and recruit new talent, whilst boosting productivity and profitability, says John Dormer. By using Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs), employees can acquire equity in a business tax-efficiently. And if a business is being sold, owners may wish to sell it to their employees using an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The benefits and tax advantages of some of the most popular forms of ESOPs are explained.
Exclusive Summer 'blahs' or burned out? Find out and fix it
  • Article
  • 01 Aug 2023
The article emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing burnout in employees, especially during the summer months when workplace pressures can lead to diminished motivation and performance. It provides guidance on recognizing burnout indicators and understanding its potential causes, as well as strategies for combating burnout through active listening, restoring certainty, and offering new challenges and incentives.
Exclusive Fraud brainstorming sessions and interviews in a remote world: Initial evidence
  • Article
  • 01 Jul 2023
  • Gillian Rose Barnes, Dana R.Hermanson
This study provides initial evidence of how the sudden transition to remote work during the pandemic in March 2020 affected auditors' fraud risk assessment processes. The authors explore how auditors performing fraud-related interviews perceive the virtual process in comparison to pre-pandemic processes. The interviews also suggest that the remote environment is enhancing auditors’ personal flexibility but impairing the training of newer auditors.
Exclusive Should AI make layoff decisions?
  • Article
  • 01 Jul 2023
  • Dave Zielinksi
Research shows more HR leaders are using algorithms to recommend workforce reductions based on employee performance. Typical algorithms might evaluate skills data, performance data, work status data (e.g., full-time, part-time or contractor), and attendance data. But researchers say HR professionals also need to have a good understanding of performance aspects that algorithms might miss.
Exclusive The world's empty office buildings have become a debt time bomb
  • Article
  • 23 Jun 2023
  • John Gittelsohn, Shawna Kwan, Jack Sidders, Natalie Wong
Commercial real estate owners and lenders worldwide are grappling with changes in how people work and shop, due to the post-pandemic increase in working from home. Meanwhile, higher interest rates are making it more expensive to buy or refinance buildings. When commercial real estate loan payments are due, owners may prefer to default rather than borrow again to pay the bill.
Exclusive UK workers miss out on Europe's shift to fewer hours on the job
  • Article
  • 10 Jun 2023
  • Tom Rees
At points in the 1970s, British workers enjoyed the fewest hours among six Western economies studied by Barclays Plc - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and US. However, in recent years British workers have missed out on a Europe-wide trend toward more leisure time and fewer hours on the job. Along with the US, the UK is a major outlier with little change in hours worked in the last ten years.
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