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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
There's no one-size-fits-all rulebook for leading people. But there are two indispensable traits that successful leaders must exhibit: credibility, and communication skills. Skimp on one of those two areas and people will doubt your abilities. Close to 10% of companies…
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…
Twenty-six financial firms are on the hook for $392.75 million in fines for securities recordkeeping violations. Several of the brokers, dealers and investment advisers made themselves a target by not keeping records of their communications. "Off-channel" communication enforcement efforts are…
So is the long-predicted recession near -- or here already? Depends on who you ask. The traditional bellwether of a recession, gross domestic product (GDP), says it's not. After all, GDP grew by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter of 2024,…
Here's a common 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 employer.…
Companies are sending their "road warriors" out at a rate not seen since 2019. A new study shows companies are allocating more of their budgets for travel costs through 2024 and into next year. Upward Climb with Uphill Struggles: 2024…
Excel financial formulas allow users to process accounting data quickly and easily. To use a financial formula in Excel, click on the “Formula” tab along the main tool bar. From the function library, click on “Financial” and select the formula…
