Why Revisiting a Runner-Up Can Save Time and Strengthen Your Workforce

Revisiting a runner-up candidate can save time in the hiring process and strengthen your workforce. Although you added a different candidate to your team, the runner-up is a good cultural fit and might qualify for a future job. Keeping in touch with a runner-up candidate you would like to work with lets you present additional […]

How to Turn Workplace Conflict into Opportunities for Growth

Workplace conflict is a normal part of interacting with colleagues and coworkers. How the conflict is handled is what matters. Workplace conflicts can be opportunities to learn, grow, and build stronger professional relationships. Understanding how to approach conflict with a growth mindset and turn challenges into progress strengthens career success. These guidelines help turn workplace […]

Part 1: The Mentor Guide – Finding the Right Mentor and Why It Matters

A mentor is an experienced professional who provides knowledge, guidance, and support for a less-experienced professional. The mentor provides insider advice, introduces the mentee to key industry contacts, and serves as a sounding board for career decisions. Their insight and wisdom help the mentee professionally advance and attain their goals. You likely will need new […]

Gentle Reminders to Embrace Recovery in Your Busy Life

Most people view exhaustion as a status symbol. However, rest and recovery are essential for top performance. This is often a busy time for accounting professionals in public practice and industry. Working extra time is often unavoidable, but you can take steps to avoid burning out.  For instance, adequate sleep is needed to regulate emotions […]

Balancing Employee Productivity and Time Management for Optimal Performance

As discussed in our November blog posts,  individuals have diverse beliefs about living to work or working to live. Understanding and appreciating these differences helps balance employee productivity and time management for optimal performance. Tracking hours worked and employee productivity helps improve workforce performance. Creating a productive work environment helps minimize burnout and strengthen employee retention. […]

5 Business Lessons from the World of Sports

Many people are excited about the upcoming NFL playoffs. The battle for the Super Bowl  will determine who gets bragging rights as the best NFL team and the winner of many Fantasy Football Leagues. If you pay attention to the world of sports, you can find diverse business lessons. Many strategies used on the playing field […]