Are hybrid workflows all they’re cracked up to be?
There are benefits in working from home, but away from the office we may be missing out on learnings and colleague camaraderie. Just how easy is it to manage a hybrid workflow?...
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How to build positive work relationships remotely
According to Dr Fiona Kerr, positive human interaction and proximity causes us to synchronise mentally, emotionally and physically. How can we create those same positive connections in work-from-...
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Rarified air
Tim Fung and his friend Jonathan Lui created local services marketplace Airtasker in 2012 while working at a telco startup. Ten years later, their business is valued at more than A$255 million and...
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CAs who run startups
An increasing number of CAs are using their financial skills to go out on their own and build successful startups. Here are six CAs who’ve made the switch from accountant to founder...
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Will you be increasing your fees from 1 July 2022?
With business and personal costs rising, accounting practices should be considering a fee increase come 1 July...
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Why accounting may suit the neurodiverse
Thinking different is encouraged in business, so is your organisation missing the strengths of neurodiverse talent?...
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How to handle an ethical dilemma
If you’ve ever been faced with an ethical dilemma, you know how hard it can be to find a solution. But there’s help at hand, and it’s only a phone call away...
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Seven ways to motivate the finance team
Managing people is not always easy but here are some tips to how to engage and inspire staff on a personal level and get them working well together...
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Extinguishing auditor burnout
Auditors are prime candidates for burnout, but some accounting firms are dealing with mental health head on...
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Eight simple ways to clear mental clutter
Clear your mind during your busy day by following these eight simple steps to a healthier, happier life...
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Overcoming burnout in accounting
Burnout is widespread among workers, not least those in professional services. CAs discuss what small to medium-sized accounting firms can do to prevent their workers ending up depleted...
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Why are women accountants leaving their jobs?
A study by accounting researchers Carly Moulang CA and Alessandro Ghio pinpoints how firms can keep their female staff...
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Why we miss the water cooler
Do you miss the banter at the printer or on your coffee run? Turns out those workplace interactions are very important...
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People Skills For The New Normal As We Work From Home
People skills are now even more essential for managers as the workforce adjusts to the new normal and we work from home more frequently...
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Write-off: Poor communication skills could be a career killer
A lack of face-to-face communication during COVID can lead to misunderstandings. Here’s why communication skills are crucial...