If employee feedback on their managers’ performance seems wildly contradictory from one person to another, the problem might not be flawed data. For example, if some staffers say someone’s a micromanager, while others say they need more guidance from that person, it’s difficult to take any info like that and analyze what adjustments or improvements […]
More than 70% of your peers are “very” or “extremely” confident in their organization’s ability to quickly handle a variety of business disruptions – including data breaches, labor shortages, supply chain issues, natural disasters and major changes in the competitive landscape. That’s according to the Ceridian 2022 Executive Survey. These business leaders may be thinking […]
Business email compromise scams are still a costly force to be reckoned with. And your Finance team can’t afford to let its guard down. For example, First Citizens Community Bank, which has locations in Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania, recently issued a press release warning its business customers about a new rising wave of email […]
Conflict can happen in all corners of the workplace – even in Finance. Tension can occur between co-workers for a variety of reasons, such as clashing work styles. Then, there are disagreements that can arise between workers and supervisors because they have different perspectives on policies or how a job should be performed. While it’s […]
You’ve heard it time and time again: People don’t leave companies; they leave bad bosses. And turnover is extremely expensive for companies. The cost of replacing just one employee can be astronomical, between recruiting, hiring and onboarding the person’s replacement. The more employees who leave, the bigger impact turnover has on your profitability and the […]
Just like many of your peers, Goldman Sachs felt like it had to do something big to retain top Finance talent. In its case, it was offering unlimited PTO for senior employees, and adding two days off each year for junior employees. A company memo announcing the paid time off (PTO) moves by the high-profile […]
The team members in each of your organization’s departments probably follow a set of standard operating procedures for their most essential processes. It’s second nature to them, but not for employees outside that department. So what would happen if there was a fluke staffing situation? For example, your Payroll manager is taking time off and […]
Diversity, equity and inclusion should be an important part of your hiring strategy at your company, and in Finance as well. Making the effort to be inclusive can draw in more talented new hires and help you grow your client base, boosting the bottom line. Although most firms say they’re committed to boosting diversity and […]
Your staff members who have caregiver obligations to a family member, or someone with a disability, technically aren’t a protected class under federal law. However, a technical assistance document issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Caregiver Discrimination Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws,” indicates the agency will respond to […]
