Steps to Help Avoid Unconscious Bias in Your Hiring
We live in an age that values diversity. Companies typically make an aggressive effort to foster a welcoming, inclusive culture. At the same time, these firms look to build a workforce that draws on the strengths of every community. However, despite these efforts, unconscious bias can still seep into staffing decisions.As the name suggests, these […]
6 Retention Strategies to Keep Accounting and Finance Employees Engaged
In a tight market for accounting and finance talent, you need to do everything you can to keep your current staff engaged. By doing so, you’ll boost retention rates, increase productivity, and encourage innovation. However, achieving this goal can be an uphill battle. One survey showed that only a little more than third (36%) of […]
10 Ways to Show Your Employees Appreciation This Holiday Season
The holidays are all about showing how much you care about the important people in your life. That makes it the perfect season to show appreciation to your employees. Delivering recognition to your employees is more than a nice thing to do during a season of giving. It also represents good business. For instance, one […]
4 Ways Canadian Companies Can Build a Strong Company Culture Remotely
As Canadians emerge from the pandemic shutdowns, they face a changed work environment. Remote work has become an inexorable part of many organizations, meaning you’ll face a new set of challenges as you plan a post-COVID future. Specifically, you’ll have to find new ways to build a strong culture that includes your remote workers. In […]
AI & Accounting: What Does the Future Hold for Canadian Businesses
Automation has come for a lot of professions. From autoworkers to customer service reps, robots and bots have taken over many roles formerly held by humans. Is accounting next? Will AI replace accountants in Canadian businesses? There is a stat that says automation might one day have the ability to replace 94% of accountants and […]