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Learn MoreArguments at work are inevitable. So rather than avoid them, why not make them productive arguments? Conflict often spurs creativity and better ideas. Yet at work, most leaders -- including laser-focused finance pros -- try to curb conflict and stop…
When it comes to a Reduction in Force (RIF) -- or any degree of layoffs -- the finger almost always points back to Finance. You've assessed the numbers, performance and outlook. And while someone else might ultimately make the final…
In Finance, you’d like to have the right words, at the right time, all the time. Still, it’s nearly impossible -- especially in difficult conversations. But if you have a few “power phrases” ready for difficult conversations or uncomfortable situations,…
When you hire new employees, you want them to learn the job well and adapt to your culture. But you probably need them to do that quickly. It's Not About Hand-Holding If you could walk everyone through their jobs for…
Problems creep up in Finance every day - probably more than you’d like. And you might be tempted to jump in and solve problems immediately. But you might be better off slowing down. There could be a more effective way…
You have more ways than ever to communicate with the people you work with. But how you communicate -- the language, tone and even timing -- still dictates how the message lands, regardless of the communication channel you use. How…
You can overcome almost any financial quandary or fiscal issue when you stick your great finance mind to it. But many pesky work realities bubble up that make finance pros feel hand-tied to fix. Even AI doesn't have all the…
Here's a common rollover scenario: An individual leaves one employer for another. The previous employer offered a 401(k) plan. The individual rolls over the money in his or her 401(k) into an individual retirement account (IRA) sponsored by the new…
Your days -- and sometimes sleepless nights -- are full of forecasting, reporting and operational oversight. So you probably don't get much time to think about coaching employees (much less, actually doing it). But it's important to your people: Nearly…
If you're looking for a new generation of finance professionals -- or just trying to hire one or a handful -- you're likely at a disadvantage. According to BambooHR's latest report on talent in the finance industry: Entry-level positions are…
Wish your employees would get more done? Faster? And better? Then you might want to stop bugging them about getting more done. Faster. And better. Many employees feel they are subject to excessive surveillance. 48% of companies admitted to increasing…
Interruptions probably derail you daily. It's this bad: Leaders can face an average of four interruptions from their staff every hour of every workday, a researcher at the University of California-Irvine found. That's not even counting the number of interruptions…
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