Human Capital
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Showing Love to the Customer as the CFO
I have seen in recent CFO surveys that improving and/or impacting the customer experience is a key initiative for CFOs in 2015. What actions, policies, and processes can CFOs take or lead to impact the customer experience in 2015?
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salary advice
Looking for a reality check. What would you expect to be the compensation, salary plus bonus, of the head finance and accounting person of a company that does $5 to $7 million in revenue in the marketing services industry in nyc? 10 years of work experience, bachelor degree, not a cpa, two direct r…
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Do CFOs require in-class training?
What would be key topics of interests for CFOs from Financial Services Industry?
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Business Success in 2015: Movies that Fuel Your Passion
I recently started a discussion focused on the favorite quotes of corporate finance professionals, and I was very pleased with the response. Over the holiday break I have taken time to view a few of my favorite inspirational movies to "light my fire" going into 2015. Two of my favorite inspirationa…
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What is the Best Mistake You Made in 2014?
I am a firm believer in that your greatest professional success often is a direct result of failures or advice not taken to take a certain direction. It is that time of year, so as I look back on 2014 I realized my biggest mistake has opened up many opportunities for me in 2015. I was not communi…
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How do you identify age discrimination in hiring from other qualifications?
Does anyone have any insight on how to manage age topics when applying for jobs? It seems once you are over 50 there may be some factors that are not necessarily openly discussed but you can see they exist. How do you personally address questions like "How much longer do you you plan to work?" Or "…
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Business Myths that You Despise
I have previously shared a few blogs , Why Certain Employees Are Irreplaceable, and Honesty: The Best Policy or Career Detriment focused on a few business myth that I personally despise, which are "everyone is replaceable", and that "anyone who is truly honest and expresses strong opinions needs …
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Challenging Your Leadership Development
I was reading an article called Intellectually Curious: The Secret to One Treasurer's Career and got to thinking. The article is about Christy Barwick, treasurer of Intellectual Ventures; she discusses her top three leadership lessons: Speak Up, Don't dismiss criticism and engage a mentor or career…
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How to boost employee productivity?
I'm especially interested in real life examples from your experience that you know to work.
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How to use LinkedIn for Recruiting?
What are the alternative approaches to use LinkedIn to seek candidates for a job opening? I know that LinkedIn offers a fee-based posting solution. Does it deliver favorable results? And, are there other ways to post on LinkedIn without paying fees?
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Do I Hire for Current Fit or Potential?
I finally have the opportunity to add to my finance team. I have two candidates under consideration, one has the skill set I need right now, the other does not have the skill set, but I think has more potential to be mote valuable at the role evolves. My gut tells me to go with the person who has m…
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The Ideal CFO Skills
In a recent advertising article in CFO (Nov 14), David W. Owens talks about the skill sets a recent survey of CFO's provided. The Results show the ideal CFO should spend more than half their time as a strategist (analyzing data to guide decision making), a great deal of time as the catalyst for cha…
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Year-End Gifts for Staff?
I am looking for ideas re: staff gifts at the end of the year. We have done things in the past such as gift cards, hams, bottles of wine, etc. But I was hoping to get a bit more creative so the gifts continue to have meaning, even though the cost is small ($25-30 per person). Any suggestions? T…
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Controller of a large company or CFO of a small?
I am currently the Corporate Controller of a medium sized, privately held company with revenues upward of $140M. I have been approached to be the CFO at a smaller company with revenues of about $50M. Both companies are well known in my State. I am curious if this would be a good career move to bre…
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Feeling Invisible At Work & Passed Over For Promotion Again
Okay, this may sound like whining and maybe it is, but really I’m just trying to describe the situation accurately to get the best advice. I’ve been with this employer for almost 4 years and have been passed over for promotion again and again. I work for a large company and potential opportunities …
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What is the consensus about bypassing HR in the job interview process when the hiring manager is known (either through a warm introduction or a cold call).?
I have been in transition mode for 2+ years but keeping very busy with an array of interesting consulting projects. I have also been interviewing with companies that require HR to do the screening part of the process. Four out of the last five interviews I've had, my candidacy got stalled in this p…
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What policies do you have in place to ensure carryover vacation is limited?
In order to reduce outstanding vacation, a firm I worked with had a policy that any carryover vacation needed to be used in the first two months of the year, or it was lost. However, what resulted was a mad dash to use accrued vacation in January and February. This policy seemed to me to be very …
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Corporate Finance Resume
Where would you recommend looking for the most up to date resume styles being looked at in the Corporate world today?
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CMA Certification - Share Experience?
I am a Controller for a small IT firm on a career path to a Director of Finance position within the next year and a half. I have a Master's in Accounting & Financial Management but not a CPA (I never wanted to work in public accounting though I did study and sit for the exam). I still don't fee…
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Corporate Finance Career Path
Hello Everyone, I thought this would be the right forum to seek guidance from some very seasoned finance professional and coaches. Am desirous of changing my career from IT to finance. I have spend over 10 years in finance career in India in areas of corporate finance, treasury management, investme…
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Administrative Assistant Job Titles
We are planning to hire an Administrative Assistant. It seems the trend is to call this an Administrative Support role. Does it matter? What are the trends in this type of position? I want to ensure we are looking for the right type of person and for some the title can make all the difference in th…
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CPA, CMA or Other
I have a bachelors degree in Accounting and currently employed. My future plan is to be mainly an investor and a business owner. I would like to utilize my time and study for a certificate. Which one do you think is better for me, one that's going to add to my knowledge and person as I might not en…
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What are the best CPA exam study materials and methods?
One of my team members is about to embark on her quest for the CPA certification. What process and study materials are the best to ensure success on her first try?
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How Can I Leverage the Value of a Negative Employee?
I read an interesting post on LinkedIn on the value of negative employees. In many cases those who are "negative" are that way because they care and have passion. Those are traits you can't teach. How do I harness the passion and strong level of commitment of someone who is negative at times? I do …
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