Firm practice management

Present a positive role model. Take a good look at the image you project. Recognize the value of the whole person. There’s more to success than the number of hours billed or promotions earned. Balance your professional and personal goals. Take advantage of flexible work arrangements that allow you to

After her twin boys were born in February 2004, Ann Donaghey decided to take an extended period of time off from her job as senior manager in the tax practice of Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Chicago office. Although she had been on a successful flexible work arrangement and had been

W e hear a lot in business about the importance of the tone at the top in motivating people to do the right thing. What leaders do (not just say) is a defining factor in how the rest of the organization behaves. The right tone is essential not only in

A two-part survey—conducted by Catalyst in 1998 and again in 2001—of African American, Hispanic and Asian American women in corporate management, including accounting firms, revealed both positive and negative trends. On the positive side, respondents said they Experienced positive career growth. Employed several key strategies to succeed—with great emphasis on

Burned out—or balancing tasks well? Are you juggling multiple tasks every day and exhausted from the demands of your personal and professional life? Perhaps it’s time for a schedule that provides more opportunity for work/life balance. There may be times in your career when an alternative schedule provides the support