Posts by Mark Stagen
How to Manage a Multi-Generational Workforce
As the average life expectancy continues to climb due to medical advancement, and growing inflation and retirement savings concerns loom, people are working longer across the board. In the U.S. specifically, the average age of the workforce has risen from 39 in 2000, to 42 in 2020. Add to this equation the constant influx of new…
Read MoreObtaining Senior-Level Accounting & Finance Positions Without a Master’s Degree
It has become a common scenario in the world of finance and accounting: one senior-level candidate has 20 years of experience while the other has 10 and a master’s degree. Which is more valued in today’s job market? And how can more experienced professionals differentiate themselves against those with advanced degrees? The value of a…
Read MoreTalent Development is Critical to your Firm’s Success
In today’s business world, talent development is more crucial than ever. In the aftermath of COVID-19, businesses must reorient. At the same time, they must adapt to the problems provided by technology’s inevitable march. Most businesses will have little choice but to upskill and reskill their personnel. As a result, investment in talent development now…
Read More5 Important Interview Questions to Ask Prospective Accounting and Finance Employers
Job interviews mostly revolve around the answers you give. However, you can also help your case by asking the right questions. To set yourself apart from other accounting and finance candidates, you want to take advantage of every opportunity to showcase your value. Going into a discussion with a potential employer, have a few questions…
Read MoreWant to Improve Your Accounting Resume? Make Sure to Include These Skills!
There are more than 1.3 million accounting jobs in the U.S. And while each of those positions requires the same core accounting abilities, that fundamental expertise is never enough. To succeed in the field, you also need a wide variety of secondary skills to boost your resume and push your career forward. But what other competencies should…
Read MoreInterview Questions That Might Make Candidates More Inclined to Accept if Offered
As an employer, your goal in a job interview seems simple. You want to learn as much as you can about the candidate, so you can decide whether to offer them a position. However, it’s easy to forget the other crucial aspect: you also need to sell them on your company. The job interview gives…
Read MoreUnhappy at Your Job? Here Are Some Signs That It’s Time to Move On
If you’re having a challenging time at work and don’t want to be there anymore, it may be time to make a job change. You might be considering quitting, but afraid things won’t work out. Or you could be hoping things will get easier if you just wait them out. However, the longer you stay in your…
Read More9 Reasons why you should not accept a counteroffer from your current employer
If you’re like many people in the post-pandemic workforce, you’re giving a good deal of thought to making a career change. According to LinkedIn, 73% of the post-pandemic workforce has a new outlook on the future of their career and 51% are looking in to make a change. In this hot market, it isn’t unusual…
Read More7 Advantages of Providing a Remote/Hybrid Workstyle in Your Company
1. INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY. Myths about a remote/hybrid workplace are busted. With no commute or distractions at work, employees are more focused on their role, and as a result, your company will see higher productivity. 2. DECREASED OPERATIONAL COSTS. Accommodating fewer workers onsite requires less physical operational costs. 3. IMPROVED EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION. Workers have spoken loud…
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