In Finance, you need the right answers. All. The. Time. But you probably often get half-answers, some wishy-washy answers, a few “I don’t knows” and a lot of blank stares. Usually, the fastest way to right answers is better questions. And that’s where you come in — a finance pro who knows what to ask, […]
Disagreements are at the heart of destruction in any industry. But disagreements in finance threaten to hurt business, books and people. The good news: If you know the value of handling disagreements favorably nothing is at risk. In fact, disagreements among finance pros — or other professionals you work with closely — can lead to […]
Know what all great leaders have in common? They’re great communicators. And that’s no different for finance pros. You lead people and you often need to great communication skills to get your point across, connect with others and get the job done. Great Talkers Don’t Have Great Communication Skills But notice we didn’t say “great […]
For the 14th straight year, Fall Protection-General Requirements tops the list of OSHA’s most frequently cited workplace safety violations, according to a National Safety Council press release. And here’s the kicker: The associated costs don’t stop at OSHA fines. Most Expensive Workplace Injuries Falls are among the costliest workplace injuries, according to a recent study […]
Business owners and C-level executives grudgingly accepted hybrid and remote work after the COVID-19 pandemic ended. No longer — the bosses want everyone back in the office. Eighty-three percent of CEOs expect companies to demand employees return to the office, full time, within three years. Big Four accounting firm KPMG polled 1,325 CEOs from 11 […]
Influential people who have positive attitudes can help others around them think more positively. The opposite is also true. Negative people eventually wear down other teammates to the point people don’t want to be around them. The frequent complainer can impact others’ outlook on work, and eventually damage workplace morale and productivity. Protect Workplace Morale: […]
The feds are making an example of companies that don’t keep records of electronic communications. Even the numbers-crunchers aren’t immune to making sloppy — and costly — mistakes. The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) doled out $49 million in fines to some of the largest credit rating agencies that investors rely on for accurate info. […]
There’s no one-size-fits-all rulebook for leading people. But there are two indispensable traits that successful leaders must exhibit: Skimp on one of those two areas and people will doubt your abilities. Close to 10% of companies will consider a CFO for an opening at CEO — but not if the finance chief isn’t seen as […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on non-compete agreements won’t go into effect in early September and is doubtful to become the law of the land anytime soon. A federal district court judge in Texas granted summary judgment for a tax services provider that sued the FTC. The judge ruled the FTC lacked statutory authority […]
