Why are some company executives optimistic about business goals when most of them predict a recession in the coming months? A PwC partner analyzes the sentiment and how leaders are approaching talent in the new year.
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The Great Rebalance? Employees aren’t the only ones seeking the perfect match
Employers and employees alike are looking for sustained success in the workforce — no easy task but one that is achievable, even in tough economic times.
Employers embrace apprenticeship program for finance business partners
AICPA and the U.S. Department of Labor sign the first three companies to a program aimed at addressing talent shortage in accounting and finance.
Talent trends: Offering hybrid work model is only the start
Most CFOs expect to offer a hybrid work model for the foreseeable future, a decision that may help with talent acquisition but that could create new obstacles related to talent retention.
Hiring managers in finance have their work cut out
Nearly four in five hiring managers in finance “expect to have to work hard” to attract and retain talent over the next year after three-fourths dealt with retention issues over the past year.
Companies say they will pay more to recruit and retain staff
Struggling to hold on to employees or find new ones, more companies expect to raise pay and offer flexible work options, a survey of CPA decision-makers shows.
How not-for-profits can emphasize their advantages in a tight labor market
Recruiting and retention are difficult in an environment where employees have lots of options. Not-for-profits can emphasize their mission and use many other strategies to stay fully staffed.
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.
Grow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a Nike leader
Patience and tenacity are two of the traits Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, values in his journey to becoming a finance executive at Nike. Hear or read more in this podcast episode with transcript.
Developing empathy and why it’s OK not to have all the answers
An EY executive explains how organizations can support their employees’ well-being and why leaders should focus on empathy.
How companies are responding to rising pressure on wages and benefits
Leaders are employing a range of strategies to keep workers; some save costs elsewhere to invest in employee training and benefits. One-fourth of companies are offering signing bonuses.
CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid
Four CPAs reflect on lessons learned from a recent summit and point out areas of focus relevant to the finance function of the future.
Inflation and talent: 2 top headwinds facing business in 2022
Hear about a new top challenge facing businesses and one finance executive’s outlook for 2022 and beyond.
Finance experts’ outlook softens amid supply chain, labor challenges
The CPA Outlook Index dipped slightly but remained in positive territory.
Rethinking real estate: The benefits of workforce segmentation
Balancing business goals with employee experience can provide the best path forward as hybrid working becomes commonplace.
Companies embrace unusual new strategies to survive a labor crunch
With millions of jobs vacant, company leaders are being tested. Here are some ways smaller businesses are coping with multiple openings and trying to recruit new talent.
Inflation worries and a tight labor market lead to a slight dip in optimism
This episode takes a look at the AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey findings and what they mean for companies, and an Outstanding CPA in Government award winner shares insights on how finance professionals and accountants can lead strategic change.
COVID-19 resurgence, tight labor market lead to drop in optimism
Although finance professionals are optimistic about their own businesses’ economic prospects, the delta variant’s spread and scarcity of job seekers caused concerns that were reflected in a modest drop in the CPA Outlook Index in the AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey.
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.
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.
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