The first installment of a three-episode podcast road trip features an in-person discussion with a CPA who has learned to prioritize unplugging while on vacation. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Iowa’s Carrie Kruse, CPA, CGMA.
Well-Being
Overcoming ‘the creep’ that puts our dreams and goals on hold
Four years wiser and still checking off items on the ultimate bucket list, the AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 25 keynote speaker returns to the Journal of Accountancy podcast with reminders to avoid “getting buried by the day-to-day.” Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
Activities to ease busy season stress
CPA firms have numerous options to relieve stress and show appreciation.
How to stop work from consuming your life
Do you feel overwhelmed by your career? Do self-criticism, perfectionism, and rigid thinking dominate your decision-making? Find out how to bring vision, purpose, and balance into your life.
Taxed at work? 4 keys to staying healthy, happy, and productive
Practitioners who once contemplated changing professions share strategies that changed their lives for the better — at the office and away from it.
Great Resignation workers less satisfied than before
Workers who quit their job during the Great Resignation are significantly less satisfied than their colleagues who stayed, according to a new survey by The Conference Board. Their overall job satisfaction is down 5.6 percentage points.
Working 9 to 9: One expert’s experience with severe burnout
It’s been 10 years since an entrepreneur and author was sidelined by burnout. He’s disheartened that the topic remains so prevalent today. On a related front, he says the four-day workweek is “an inevitability.” Hear the podcast or read the Q&A.
Super Bowl CFO Q&A: AI, risk management, enjoying the moment
New viewing platforms, new ways to reach fans, and embracing the here and now — hear about all those topics and more in this podcast episode with the finance chief of a Super Bowl regular.
Future C-suite leaders banking on continued hybrid work model
In a survey of manager-level professionals at financial services institutions, 66% said they likely would leave their current roles if required to return fully to the office. At the same time, the large majority see value in some in-office work hours.
Hopes for 2023: Addressing change fatigue, making creative connections
A leader in the accounting profession shares hopes for the new year, discusses what’s next for remote work, and explains why change fatigue should be addressed.
Future of Finance takeaways: Hopes for the workforce in 2023
A keynote speaker at two recent AICPA & CIMA conferences shares her talent development-related hopes for 2023 in this podcast episode with transcript.
Quiet your inner critic
Here are ways to control that judgmental voice in your head that makes you question your abilities and achievements.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Advice to help ‘calm the storm’
Amber Setter, a former accountant and an International Coaching Federation-accredited professional certified coach, talks about signs someone may need to consider speaking with a professional about their mental health and what you can do if you notice these signs in someone else.
Burnout’s telltale signs and how leaders can better understand them
Burnout can feel like stepping on the accelerator but going nowhere. Hear more about how properly recognizing burnout can improve mental health in this podcast episode with transcript.
Mental health matters: How asking the right questions can help
A CPA explains how a tough time in her life helped make her more aware of the importance of mental health.
The 3 components of burnout, and why they are heightened now
Author Britt Andreatta, Ph.D., explains why change is difficult and why now is the time for leaders to spend even more time focusing on employee well-being.
Say ‘yes’ to saying ‘no’
Turning down requests isn’t easy, but it’s necessary for protecting your time.
How CPAs and employers can support mental health
The pandemic has exacerbated struggles with anxiety and depression that require colleagues and management to respond with empathy and care.
Power naps from home: Are Zzzzs on the clock OK?
Here are some ways to squeeze in a refreshing catnap without risking your boss’s ire.
4 tips for telling your boss you don’t want to return to the office
To ensure that discussion goes as smoothly as possible, aim to tailor your approach to your manager, focus on the positive, and remain open to creative compromise.
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