​Diversity and inclusion are key areas of focus for many organisations currently, as the commercial benefits of a working culture that is inclusive are vast, from helping to improve employee satisfaction, company culture and performance. Within the finance and accounting sector, implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives are essential to helping address the under-repre...

​Gone are the days where finance and accounting professionals are simply number-crunchers, as they are expected to be strategic and dynamic, possessing strong interpersonal skills and business acumen. Those who have these skills in addition to the necessary knowledge and qualifications are not only likely to secure a role, but they are also more likely to rise through the ra...

​Organisational culture can have varying impacts on employee satisfaction, though it has become increasingly evident that a positive work culture keeps team members motivated and drives better results. According to Deloitte, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success. Deloitte’s study also found that there is...

​Recruitment is an incredibly established industry within the UK and, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, there were just under 40,000 UK-based recruitment agencies trading. They come in all sizes, from huge corporate players to niche and boutique agencies. Whilst there are advantages to working for the larger companies, like having a bigger database to cast your net in, many ex...

​Spotting signs of stress in your remote finance and accounting team is challenging when in-person interactions are kept to a minimum. As an employer, you have a duty of care to look after your team’s wellbeing and do anything you reasonably can to support their positive mental health, safety and welfare even when they’re working remotely. Managing workplace stress will bene...