3 Ways to Invest in Your Top Finance Talent
We’ve all had it happen, a top performer leaves for a new opportunity, assuring us that the new role fell into their lap and that they weren’t really looking to jump ship.
Maybe.
On the other hand, maybe there was something we could have done to ensure they
Why Finance Teams Falter (And What You Can Do About It)
What causes the breakdown of a team? Is it poor leadership, or a lack of chemistry among team members?
From our experience there are a number of reasons a finance team falters.
Here are three of them, coupled with some suggestions to right the course.
Inconsistent Direction
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3 Resume Red Flags to Avoid When Hiring Accountants
“I love to hire. Particularly when I’m busy,” said no one ever. Hiring accountants is a time-consuming process.
Each candidate’s resume needs to be perused, interviews need to be scheduled and decisions made. More irritating than a high pollen count, are resumes that are not well done. Here
3 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Accountants
While not quite as painful as a root canal, the hiring process is not necessarily an enjoyable endeavour.
With its typical time constraints, finding and landing a great candidate comes with certain pressures. Whether you’re in internal recruitment, HR or management, crafting open-ended, well-structured interview questions can help you
Infographic: The Ugly Truth of Hiring (And What You Can Do About It)
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Top 5 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Finance Managers
A strong finance manager, with superior relationship-building skills, can transform a team from subpar to extraordinary. Here are the top five questions to ask a finance manager in an interview.
In a job interview, how do you differentiate between a finance manager who will lead your team to greatness,
Tips for Sweeping the Best Finance and Accounting Candidates Off Their Feet
The courting process for wooing the best finance and accounting candidates is a complex one.
But to ensure that the nuptials take place, and you sign your candidate of choice to the dotted line, consider following the tips listed below.
Mentoring
Top talent always wants an opportunity to grow and
Hiring to Build a Team
Hiring to build a team can feel like trying to fit some very different pieces into a puzzle to which you’re not sure they all belong. Here are some tips to help you assemble a team that’s more than just the sum of its parts.
If you’re
Why Managers Should Quit Hiring People Like Themselves
It can be all-too tempting to hire people who are mirror-images of ourselves, both in terms of professional experience and personalities. There are good reasons, however, why you might want to consider some candidates who won’t be mistaken for your doppelgangers.
It’s a well-known phenomenon, albeit one many
Streamline Your Social Media Hiring Practices
If you’re in the business of hiring—whether you’re a human resource professional or a hiring manager—social media is likely your number one tool for scouting prospective employees and connecting with candidates.
And yet, using social media to hire is no easy task. With people increasingly using
