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Using effective interview strategies with multilingual job applicants contributes to company success. The ability to communicate with people of different cultures enhances employee engagement, performance, and productivity. The results include greater job satisfaction, employee morale, and attraction and retention rates. Canada’s population includes a significant number of people who do not speak English as their… Read more »

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Does your company encourage healthy debate among its employees? If not, it should! Encouraging your employees to share their ideas, perspectives, and input is essential for innovation. Creating a psychologically safe space to respectfully disagree with others helps move the business forward. Supporting respectful debates leads to more effective approaches to problem-solving. The results include… Read more »

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Accounting professionals must look beyond the numbers to build their careers and benefit their organizations.. These professionals must nurture various hard and soft skills to support efficient business operations. Accounting professionals’ abilities to prepare, analyze, interpret, and discuss financial records help their organizations remain compliant with accounting standards and regulations. The value these professionals provide… Read more »

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As Fall approaches, you may be readjusting from the laid-back days of Summer to the hustle and bustle of back-to-school time. Your focus might include getting new backpacks and school supplies for a fresh start on the season. Your family likely will be spending more time indoors as the weather cools and the days grow… Read more »

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Staying balanced as an accountant can be challenging. The intense, heavy workload and pressure to meet deadlines can result in substantial stress. Ongoing exposure to stress can negatively impact your health, productivity, and performance. Stress also can affect your work relationships, attendance, and employee morale. As an accountant, you should focus on staying balanced at… Read more »

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When the sun’s out, the fun’s out! Now is the time to gather your family and friends for fun outdoor activities. Make the most of the warm weather in Manitoba with this summer bucket list! 1. Go berry-picking You’re in for a sweet treat at Cormier’s Berry Patch! Check the website for strawberry-picking tips and… Read more »

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After learning to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, accountants are more prepared than ever to close out the year. Here's why. Mercer Bradley

Cultivating professional skills throughout your accounting career helps you grow professionally. The more value you add to an organization, the more opportunities you have for advancement. Developing relevant hard and soft skills helps you remain engaged and productive at work. It also increases your job satisfaction and tenure with an employer. This benefits your career… Read more »

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How To Communicate Well in a Virtual World - Mercer Bradley

Accountants are trusted and relied on to carefully, truthfully, and diligently make and keep financial records for companies and clients. Adherence to these ethical standards helps preserve the dignity, respect, and trust in accountants and the accounting profession. Accounting professionals must conduct themselves in a manner that serves the public interest and maintains the positive… Read more »

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Understanding the dos and don’ts of a successful interview helps you conduct more productive conversations. This helps the interview process run smoothly. Conducting a successful interview helps you learn about a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience that are relevant to the role. You also can share the job duties and responsibilities, expectations, work environment, and… Read more »

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The last impression you make at a job is important. Maintaining flexibility and emotionally adjusting as you transition between roles is essential. How you leave a job says a lot about you. The way you strengthen relationships at the company you are leaving and begin networking within your new organization impacts your career. Keep in… Read more »