January 16th, 2019 by Janet Berry-Johnson

How to Choose Between Really Good Candidates

On some level, it’s a good problem to have when hiring: you’ve narrowed down your candidates for an open position to a few outstanding contenders. Both passed your thorough screening and reference checks with flying colors. Both boast the education, experience, and skills you require and dazzled you during the interview process. But both can’t join the team. So how do you choose the right one?

January 9th, 2019 by Janet Berry-Johnson

In the war for top talent, here are a few hiring tips to consider

With employers struggling with hiring in a tight job market, many are rethinking their requirements to fill roles. There’s a lot of competition for top talent, so skills and experience that were deemed essential just a few years ago are now considered “nice to have” rather than necessary. So how should hiring managers respond to a climate in which talent is increasingly scarce?

December 26th, 2018 by Accounting Principals

Get Down with a Plan to Skill Up Employees

How do you feel about your organization’s ability to attract skilled accounting and finance staff?

December 19th, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

How to Ask for a Raise

Has your salary remained stagnant for a while? Do you think you deserve to be paid more?

December 12th, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

Video Job Interview Tips

Job interviews can be daunting – especially if your prospective employer wants to conduct the interview via video conference. If you’re not accustomed to video, you may feel a bit awkward in front of the camera. Technical troubles can also be an issue. The bad news is that, in this day and age, job seekers probably can’t avoid video job interviews.

December 5th, 2018 by Accounting Principals

What to Look for When Hiring an Accounting Manager

In businesses of a certain size, it’s crucial to have someone to act as a buffer between the Chief Financial Officer or Controller and staff accountants. That someone is typically an Accounting Manager, and the position requires a unique mix of qualifications. Accounting Managers need to have in-depth knowledge of everything having to do with financial reporting, managing the work of other accountants and communicating with financial executives. Here’s an idea of what to look for when hiring an Accounting Manager.

November 28th, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

Your Team Is In A Funk. Now What?

You’re holding another team meeting, and half of your employees look like they’re about to fall asleep. People are showing up late and calling in sick more often than normal. They’re doing what they need to do to keep their jobs – no less, no more. Your team is in a funk, but what can you do about it? How can you push everyone to re-engage and get motivated?

November 21st, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

6 Signs You Nailed a Job Interview

You know the feeling: you walk out the door after a job interview and the self-doubt starts flooding in. You were punctual, prepared and polished. It seems like the conversation went well, but how do you really know?

November 14th, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

Succession Planning: How to Identify Leaders

For an organization to grow and continue to meet its goals, it needs a plan in place to identify and develop leaders. Many companies have programs in place for leadership development, but to properly identify leaders is perhaps even more important. It can also be more challenging. When companies identify leaders early in their careers, they have more opportunities to develop their skills. Good leaders are cultivated over a career, not in a period of one to two years, so it’s crucial to start early.

November 6th, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

How to Skill Up Your Accounting Department

Skills Training for Accountants Who is your ideal accounting department job candidate?

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