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​Settling into any new role takes time. Even employees with years of experience in similar industry roles can struggle when faced with new processes, workplace requirements and team dynamics. That's why business leaders and managers must invest in effective onboarding processes to streamline the path to productivity. Implementing the right strategy for an employee's first ...

​As a manager or business owner in the accounting industry, regularly recognising and rewarding the efforts and contributions made by your team members is important. Regular recognition is the key to building a more motivated and engaged workforce. It's also essential to retaining employees. Studies show that up to half of employees would consider leaving a business that doe...

​Imagine this: you discover an incredible accounting career opportunity that aligns perfectly with your goals and priorities as an employee. But, as you prepare to apply for the role, you notice a problem: a glaring gap in your resume. ​Maybe you spent a year or two "unemployed" while you dealt with personal priorities, or you struggled to find a new role for a while after...

​Mentoring programs are becoming increasingly commonplace within the world's most successful companies. One report found that up to 98% of US Fortune 500 companies use mentoring programs. It's easy to see the appeal of these programs for employers. Mentoring can improve employee engagement and retention rates, enhance knowledge transfer throughout an organisation, and redu...

​For years, companies in the accounting industry have relied heavily on resume screening to identify which candidates have the credentials and experience required to thrive in their organisation. However, resume screening isn't as effective as it appears. The higher the number of applications received, the more time it takes to examine every resume. That's why many recruit...

​Due to increasing skill shortages and competition for cutting-edge candidates, recruiting talent in the accounting market can be challenging. According to several studies from Manpower Group and Forbes, 75% of employers worldwide report difficulty filling roles, up from 54% in 2019. This figure represents the second-highest level of talent shortage since surveys began in 20...

​As humans, we’re naturally fearful of the unknown, which means that change can be scary. However, throughout your accounting career, allowing fear to rule your decisions can be stifling. To achieve professional and personal goals, you must feel free to move to different roles and companies, seeking new opportunities to learn and grow. Studies show that most adults have had...

​In many accounting careers, who you know can be as important as what you know. The relationships you forge with other industry experts, colleagues, and managers can help you access roles and opportunities you'd never encountered. What's more, effective networking allows you to learn from other thought leaders and industry experts. In an accounting industry that's constantl...

​Hiring the best accounting talent isn't easy, particularly when skill shortages are increasing. The cost of making the wrong decision can be huge. Not only do you waste time and resources onboarding and training the wrong employee, but your team's productivity can suffer, too. So, how do you ensure you're making the right hiring choices? Focusing on skills is common, partic...

​In a skills-short accounting space, businesses can't just focus on attracting new talent to their organisations; they need to invest more in retaining their existing staff. Focusing on talent retention can help improve your employer brand, reduce recruitment costs, and minimise the risk of disruption and lost productivity for your teams. Unfortunately, retaining talent isn...

​The average person spends one-third of their waking life at work. It's little wonder that we all want to work for a company we're passionate about in a role that works for us. Finding the right company to work with isn't just about ensuring happiness in your accounting job. Working for the wrong company can make reaching your career goals harder, harm your motivation, and ...

​The accounting job market is currently experiencing transformation and turbulence. Advanced A.I. algorithms and automation impact all jobs and influence which skills employers prioritise in candidates. Geopolitical uncertainties and macroeconomic factors influence hiring decisions, leading to an influx in green jobs and new tensions in global hiring. Economic issues contin...

​Employees have identified learning and development opportunities as key career priorities for years. More than 83% of candidates say that access to learning opportunities determines which roles they'll apply for and which job offers they'll accept. However, upskilling and reskilling shouldn't just be a focus for employees. Business leaders need to prioritise educating their...

​Demand for contractors in the accounting industry has gradually increased over the last few years. Since 2022, the number of listings for part-time and temporary workers has tripled, according to LinkedIn, as employers and candidates continue to prioritise flexibility. Working with contractors offers employers a unique opportunity to access the latest talent for temporary p...

​Maintaining a good work-life balance is more important than it seems. Investing in the right equilibrium between your professional and personal life improves your mental and physical health and can directly impact your performance. Unfortunately, many accounting employees struggle to achieve a healthy work-life balance as their roles become more complex and demanding. Near...

​Today's accounting hiring landscape is complicated. While new talent is always entering the market, skill shortages present significant issues to hiring managers and business leaders. While numerous factors can influence your chances of recruitment success, from working with a recruitment company to building a strong employer brand, it's important not to overlook the value...

​Hiring the right people is crucial to the success of any business. Unfortunately, recruitment can be time-consuming, complex, and expensive in today's skills-short environment. If you don't have an efficient hiring strategy, you could spend months struggling to fill the gaps in your team. Every extra day you spend finding and screening candidates contributes to additional l...

​An effective strategy for candidate evaluation is crucial to ensuring you make the right decisions on who to add to your accounting team. While hundreds of people might apply for a job, many companies only invite a small percentage to an interview. The screening process is how business leaders shortlist candidates based on their skills, experience, and attributes. However,...

​In the competitive Accounting space, getting ahead at work and achieving your career goals demands more than an ability to meet your performance expectations. The dynamic and unpredictable world we live in means employers are prioritising candidates who demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and intuition, which means you will need to be proactive to thrive. Proactivity is v...

​Body language is more important than most people realise. When we speak to someone, we're not just paying attention to their words. We also evaluate their tone, posture, facial expressions, and movements. In fact, according to a study conducted by Albert Mehrabian, only around 7% of any "message" we send to someone during a conversation is conveyed in our words. The rest c...