Remote working during COVID-19 - Journal of Accountancy

TOPICS / COVID-19

October 18, 2021

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.

October 4, 2021

Use online resources to develop soft skills

In the world of online-based learning tools, it’s easier than ever for CPAs to improve their soft skills without leaving home.

September 21, 2021

Places and job candidates don’t always match in government finance

Remote work grows in popularity for these public-sector finance jobs.

August 16, 2021

How to retain staff amid surging turnover

Experts theorize that the COVID-19 pandemic may have led to increased burnout and that employees who stayed in their jobs in 2020 now feel more comfortable leaving.

August 12, 2021

Better remote job interviews and ERC updates

A CPA shares how her organization made remote job candidates feel more comfortable thanks to an improved interview process.

August 9, 2021

Will sweatpants come to the office when we return?

HR professionals at several CPA firms offer ideas on how to ease teams back into office mode while preserving comfort.

August 1, 2021

How to effectively support working parents during a crisis

Helping employees maintain health and efficiency during a crisis requires flexibility, empathy, and consistent communication. Employers can follow these tips to help employees during a crisis.

July 26, 2021

Ease staff’s fears about returning to the office

Firm leaders can address staff’s anxieties by discussing the rationale for returning to in-person work, communicating transparently about the safety measures they are taking, implementing employee feedback and, when possible, giving staff control over when they return.

July 19, 2021

Adapting to workplace culture in a virtual world

This article discusses ways to help integrate new employees into firm culture, even when everyone can’t be together in person.

July 1, 2021

Finding the best talent using remote interviews

Social distancing and other pandemic precautions don’t have to slow down your search for talent. One organization offers tips for conducting effective remote job interviews.

July 1, 2021

Take control of your home Wi-Fi with Gryphon

A look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life.

June 28, 2021

Supreme Court declines to take up remote worker taxation case

The US Supreme Court declined to allow New Hampshire to sue Massachusetts over a pandemic-related regulation that allows Massachusetts to continue to collect state income tax from remote workers who normally work in Massachusetts.

June 24, 2021

Business travel resuming for many after pandemic-related cuts

More than one-third of finance leaders say their organizations are resuming customary business travel or plan to do so by the end of the year.

June 1, 2021

Automate meeting tasks with these tools

These software tools are worthy of consideration for anyone regularly running virtual meetings.

May 24, 2021

Flexibility can cushion pandemic’s threat to women’s careers

Additional responsibilities around caring for children and supervising schooling are taking a toll on women, putting them at increasing risk of burnout during the pandemic.

May 19, 2021

4 ways to get the most out of a virtual conference

If you’re planning to attend a virtual conference this year, try these four tips for maximizing learning, expanding your network, and achieving professional development.

May 13, 2021

Potential pitfalls for a return to in-person work

An ENGAGE 2021 speaker details some of the phrases and approaches organizations should avoid as they plan for a return to more regular in-person work.

May 10, 2021

5 tips for overcoming your pandemic screen addiction

This article offers tips on using technology in healthier ways.

May 4, 2021

4 reopening mistakes employers must avoid

As firm leaders prepare for a post-pandemic work world, they should take care to plot a path that steers clear of potential pitfalls — four of which are explored in this article.

May 3, 2021

Weighing a move if your job has gone remote

Here are a few things remote-working finance professionals should consider when thinking of moving.

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