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Why leadership teams fail
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- 01 Sep 2024
- Thomas Keil, Marianna Zangrillo
Drawing on interviews with more than 100 CEOs and senior executives, this article outlines three main patterns of dysfunction within leadership teams. The authors aim to help leadership teams to diagnose their failings, and find ways to improve.
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Teamwork at the top
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- 01 Sep 2024
- Gregory LeStage, Sara Nilsson DeHanas, Pete Gerend
This article sets out a four-step process to help leaders to promote beneficial patterns of collective behaviour within their teams. The authors point to five key behaviours — direction, discipline, drive, dynamism, and collaboration — as being crucial to the effectiveness of leadership teams.
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How to train an AI-enabled workforce - and why you need to
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- 08 Aug 2024
- Lucas Mearian
As artificial intelligence (AI) is adopted within organisations, there is a need for employee training in how to use AI tools most effectively. This article underscores the importance of upskilling workers for the AI revolution, and highlights practical strategies for building AI expertise.
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Employee ownership trusts: An emerging strategy for HR leaders
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- 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.
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More seats at the table: A legacy-minded Charlotte contracting family opts for broader employee ownership
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- 01 Jul 2024
- David Mildenberg
Blythe Development, a construction company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has opted for employee ownership by selling the business to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). ESOPs have been around for a number of years in the US but still remain rare. The company's decision is discussed, including the family's wish to maintain control of the business and to gain an advantage in the retention and recruitment of employees.
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Engage employees for AI success
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- 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.
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Transformations that work
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- 01 May 2024
- Michael Mankins, Patrick Litre
An examination of why so many ambitious change initiatives end in failure, and of the steps that leading companies such as Ford, Dell, T-Mobile, and Adobe are taking to deliver real transformation against the odds.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Communicating effectively when you’re running on empty
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- 06 Feb 2024
- Amy Bernstein, Amy Gallo
An interview with leadership development coach Muriel Wilkins, who provides tips on how to communicate clearly, completely, and persuasively when you're not at your best.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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