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Oct 21, 2021
Terminating a difficult employee without learning more about why they’re behaving a certain way is a disservice to the employee and the company, says one human resources pro.
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Sep 23, 2021
Employers who are looking to keep their retention numbers high among the reported resignation wave might already be too late, thanks to lackluster communication at the start of the pandemic.
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Sep 02, 2021
The pandemic has forced almost every organization to rely more on technology, but some rural business owners remain uninterested. CPAs should work to meet clients at their comfort level while also encouraging them to embrace technology, one rural practitioner says.
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Aug 26, 2021
Board service can strengthen leadership skills and be an excellent way to support organizations you care about, said Lori Kaiser, CPA, Executive Board Chair of OSCPA and CEO of Kaiser Consulting.
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Aug 19, 2021
When Rose Lounsbury started decluttering her life, she was simply looking to have less stuff around, but she ended up with better mental clarity.
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Aug 19, 2021
Accountants can lead great brainstorming sessions that produce innovative solutions by learning how to explore their creative side, one CPA says.
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Jul 31, 2020
In her recent commencement speech to Barnard College, Abby Wambach touched on all of these points, but she also emphasized something else to the class of young women: ask for what you’re worth.
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Jul 31, 2020
What do you think of when you hear the term "forensic accountant"?
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Jul 31, 2020
Professional woman are faced with a unique amount of scrutiny, especially as they climb the ladder to senior leadership roles.
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Jul 31, 2020
OSCPA members were interested in a smorgasbord of news in August, as the topics ranged from the emergence of new skills in education to the latest legislative action.
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Jul 31, 2020
Your group project is stalled. Your meetings never get anything accomplished. Your team can’t agree on a course of action. Although it might not seem obvious, the underlying cause of these problems could be a lack of influence.
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Jul 31, 2020
Stability and a path to success drew Dustin Canterbury to the accounting profession after a career in the Air Force as a payload master.
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Jul 31, 2020
It can be tough to catch up at work after a weeklong vacation, much less after years of being out of the workforce. Those who have done so say it’s important to find activities that keep you involved in the profession.
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Jul 31, 2020
While you’re taking care of the most urgent items on your to-do list, don’t forget your other important tasks unrelated to busy season.
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Jul 31, 2020
Tom Hazelbaker, CPA, retired and intended to be a grandparent. But instead, four years later he’s teaching full time and enjoying every minute of it.
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Jul 31, 2020
Job hunting is tricky enough without worrying about your current employer discovering your days are numbered, or what to do if your boss asks you if you’re interviewing at other companies.
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Jul 31, 2020
Figuring out how to keep your best employees before they jump ship doesn’t have to be a guessing game.
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Jul 31, 2020
Whether or not you’re a believer in New Year’s resolutions, an extra dose of inspiration to welcome in 2017 can help put you in the right mindset.
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Jul 31, 2020
Telecommuting, flextime, sabbaticals and job sharing are among the perks companies offer to attract and retain employees, but these appeal primarily to job-oriented individuals.
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Jul 31, 2020
When done well, happy hours are a great way for employees to relax and get to know each other outside of the office. But they could also lead to embarrassing results and a bruised reputation.