Approaches to HR planning has changed significantly, and they will continue to do so. Amongst the many impacts Covid-19 has had, it’s proved that remote working is not only possible for the banking sector, but that in the right circumstances it can be more productive than traditional working models. This…...
The Benefits of Bringing in a Specialist Recruiter
Acquiring the right talent or obtaining the correct career move can be a little arduous and daunting method for anyone. Moreover, when you work in a high-profile industry or sector and are looking for a unique set of specialist skills, the process becomes even more difficult. Hiring new workers can…...
THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTRACTING GENERATION Z FINANCE PROFESSIONALS TO YOUR BUSINESS
Across the world finance professionals are tackling the effects of the pandemic. They are working to understand the immediate implications to society and the economy, whilst looking ahead to the long-term problems that may affect the financial industry. Financial expertise is needed to navigate businesses through the current climate and…...
Recent survey of CFOs reveals what finance teams should be prioritising in 2021
Despite a tumultuous 2020, a recent survey of CFOs conducted by AppZen showed that the majority have strong feelings of optimism about the future. Business leaders are confident that growth is on the horizon, mainly driven by the adoption of new technologies in their organisations. The survey of over 200 CFOs, senior…...
3 Ways CFOs Can Attract Top Talent As The Country Gets Back To Business
The finance function has been front and center in helping organizations navigate the business upheaval of the past year-plus. While the dust hasn’t exactly settled, many CFOs are starting to focus more on the future. That includes thinking about what kind of skill sets and experience they need to recruit…...
CFO Qualities to Look for When Hiring for Your Organization
The chief financial officer (CFO) plays a critical role in any major organization. The specific duties of a CFO can vary somewhat from one company to the next. However, in general, a CFO is tasked primarily with ensuring an organization remains financially strong. It’s also worth noting that the nature of…...
What Does a CFO Do?
CFO, CEO, CRO, CMO, COO, it seems like the list never ends for these C-level executives. Knowing what role each person plays in the company can be challenging, whether it’s your first day or your fifteenth year. If you have set your heart on the CFO position, but you aren’t…...
What are the Stages of a Sales Pipeline?
Filling a sales position means finding a candidate who understands the sales pipeline and their role in managing it. After all, the sales pipeline is an important part in a company’s success, as creating and maintaining it is essential for earning new sales and delighting customers. Sales pipelines help business…...
How to Make the Right Executive Hire
Last year, many executives opted for early retirement when COVID-19 hit. Others were let go by their companies due to perceived redundancy in roles or the need for financial cutbacks. More than a year later, the economy is bouncing back and companies (both new and old) are trying to recruit quality leaders.…...
How Covid-19 Changed the Way We Look at Hiring
The only way to win in a post-Covid-19 world is to relentlessly focus on creating the best team possible. This has always been important during periods of economic contraction and business uncertainty. The difference now is that the rewards and the risks have never been greater. Covid-19’s disruptions, a shortage of in-demand…...
4 tips for hiring remote finance talent
The rise of remote work has expanded the talent pool, enabling finance departments and HR teams to find top candidates anywhere around the world. And while it may not be easy to form a globally diverse team, the benefits are often worth the effort. “There are plenty of studies about…...
How Much Industry Experience Does Your New CFO Need?
While exceptions can be made, industry experience matters more for upper-level finance hires than for other hires in an organization. Ask any group of talent acquisition professionals how essential industry experience is when hiring senior to C-level finance talent, and you get responses ranging from “less important than financial expertise”…...
Working From Home Is Here to Stay (for the Better)
Thanks to the pandemic, we have a once-in-a-lifetime reset on the way we work. After a forced evacuation from workplaces in March of 2020, 50% of employees now say they don’t want to go back to the office full time. The bird is out of the cage. We have tasted freedom —…...
Beside Every Great CEO Stands A Strategic CFO
Gone are the days where the CFO title was synonymous with a shy number cruncher tucked away in a distant (and lonely) finance department. The ideal business partnership now involves striking the balance between an extremely ambitious, fearless, go-getter CEO coupled with an equally grounded strategic CFO. Each position has…...
What kind of leader do your finance staffers really need?
As a high-level leader, it can be hard to gauge and determine exactly what your finance team wants and needs from you. When should you give them more attention? When should you pull back? Do they want some gentle handholding or to be pushed harder for greatness? Of course, there…...
How To Recruit And Keep Top Talent
Each year, I talk to business owners and CFOs all over the country, and when I ask them what their biggest challenge is, the answer is almost always the same: How do I find and keep the best talent? Especially for businesses that are looking to scale operations but maintain…...
