“How many firms allow fully remote anymore and what is the trend in the market?” That’s a discussion I have with both candidates and clients every day. In a nutshell, I’m not seeing too many fully remote roles anymore (there are some) and the pendulum seems to be swinging back towards the office. Many firms have adopted a 4/1 or 3/2 approach. It’s [...]
Another week, another workplace term. Previous episodes have explored: The Great Resignation, Great Reshuffle, Great Regret and the Big Stay. Among others. The latest one is not very upbeat – but here it is. The Great Gloom. The term "Great Gloom" has emerged to describe the prevailing sense of unhappiness and discontent among employees. 😔 I’m not sure exactly how this squares with [...]
As the holiday season approaches, many professionals may find themselves contemplating a career change or actively seeking new opportunities. While the holiday season may seem like an unlikely time to be job hunting, it can actually be a good time to make a career move. 🎄 According to a recent article by Forbes, the job market typically slows down during the holidays, as [...]
Nose to the grindstone – right? Get to the office, jump right into emails, then meetings while juggling multiple projects. Sometimes you don’t even notice the time. But maybe you should. Turns out there are time management techniques that are oriented around the human body’s natural rhythms. Find the right technique and you can accomplish more in less time and reduce stress. Here [...]
Your resume is your first chance to make a good impression with a potential employer, so it's important to make it count. But with so many different job openings out there, how can you be sure your resume speaks to each one? 🤔 The answer is simple: have multiple resumes. By having multiple resumes, you can customize each one to highlight the skills [...]
💼Over the years I’ve been asked by a few candidates who are having difficulty finding employment whether they’ve been “blacklisted”. Needless to say questions like these always take me off guard. 🕵🏻Let’s look at where the term originates and whether “blacklisting” actually occurs in today’s workplace. According to Wikipedia, the first published reference to blacklisting of an employee dates back to 1774. This became [...]
🚀 What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received? Was it a drastic statement causing you to rethink your entire approach? Or was it something pithy or subtle that served as a base for your future work ethic? Here are a few nuggets provided by some high profile business & cultural leaders: 💡Steve Jobs' "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish": Embrace curiosity and [...]
Welcome to CPA-land. Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Quarter end & Year end for our audit friends. 3/15, 4/15, 9/15, 10/15 (& this year 2/15) for our tax friends. Not to mention deadlines and accountabilities for other service lines. But where does it all lead? According to a recent report on PRNewswire, the public accounting industry is facing an epidemic of burnout, with statistics revealing [...]
Feeling guilty about looking around – at other jobs? I get that from candidates a lot. At all levels. It's perfectly normal to feel guilty about interviewing and/or leaving your job. After all, you've invested time and energy into building relationships with your colleagues and managers. You may also feel like you're letting them down, especially if you're leaving during a busy time [...]
Accountants & CPAs – where are the best markets to practice your craft in 2023? According to this article in Forbes the top three are Salt Lake City, Miami and Tucson. Metrics used include: · Number of CPA firms, offices and other Accounting Establishments · Ratio of CPA firms to other establishments · Median income and relative living wage · Median Home Price/Housing · Unemployment rate Central Florida markets [...]