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Being a leader takes work. You must monitor your employees’ mental health, show compassion and sensitivity, provide flexibility, and deliver results. These actions require a high amount of emotional labour. Emotional labour is the effort required to maintain a professional image when your actions do not align with your feelings. For instance, even though you… Read more »

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Accounting and finance employers and employees in Canada must change along with the changes in the industry and client demands. This helps employers and employees remain competitive. Part of keeping up with these changes involves employee upskilling strategies. Upskilling lets employees develop relevant skills to meet evolving client needs. The more value companies provide, the… Read more »

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As an accounting professional in Canada, you should consider volunteering with a local non-profit organization. Serving on a board of directors or an audit committee can help advance your career. A non-profit’s board of directors is its governing body. The directors focus on high-level strategy, oversight, and accountability for the organization. As a volunteer board… Read more »

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Redefining the Value of Work: Managing the Employer-Employee Relationship

Whether you are an employer or employee in Canada, upskilling is required for business and career success. Because the accounting and finance industry and client demands continue to evolve, companies and employees must evolve to stay competitive. Upskilling is required for employees to successfully perform their work. Upskilling helps employees remain employable in the job… Read more »

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Cybersecurity, climate concerns, sustainability and the increasing shortage of accountants have created increasing challenges for accounting professionals in Canada. These issues make accounting professionals’ work even more demanding. Learn more about the importance of these issues for accounting professionals in Canada in 2023.   Climate Impacts & Sustainability are Top of Mind As the global… Read more »

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Vacationing 2021: Why This Might Be One of the Most Important Vacations You Take Mercer Bradley

If you feel unfocused and unproductive at work, take a look at your workspace. If your work area is cluttered, you probably have difficulty finding meeting notes, project plans, or other important information. This lack of organization could be contributing to your disengagement at work. Decluttering your workspace may be the best way to increase… Read more »

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Take part in these activities to enjoy the holiday season with family and friends!  1. Festive Lights Zoo Lights is back for more holiday magic! Enjoy the stunning light displays, treats, and live music and entertainment in a winter wonderland. December 1, 2022 – January 8, 2023 Sunday – Thursday 5 pm – 10 pm Friday… Read more »

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Talent advisors and recruiters may be used interchangeably but have clear differences. They significantly differ in their approaches to specialization, hiring, and long-term relationships. You may consider contacting a recruiter if you are a hiring manager who needs to fill a role or a candidate looking for a job change. However, a talent advisor might… Read more »

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Implement any of these ideas to create a summer camp in your backyard. Mercer Bradley

The generations of employees in the workforce have different ideas of work-life balance. Many of these differences are due to significant events each generation experienced during the period they grew up in.   Maintaining a work-life balance helps reduce stress and prevent burnout. This helps your employees stay physically and mentally well. As a result,… Read more »

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The past year has been busy for the accounting profession. Some of the most important topics included the increased focus on sustainability, evolving anti-money laundering rules, and the changing role of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). As an accounting professional, you need to stay current on these developments. The following information provides greater insight into these… Read more »