Get ready CPA candidates, the test has changed! Starting in 2024, the CPA exam has undergone a major transformation, shifting from a one-size-fits-all approach to a core-plus-discipline model. What does this mean for you? If you’ve been too busy to look into it, here are some details with potential fallout: What's Different? 👋🏻 Goodbye, Four-Test Marathon: Say farewell to the grueling four-exam gauntlet. The new [...]
We are all taught to “play nice” as youngsters so I’m sure by the time we are adults we all find a way to get along at work. Right? Guess not. But are we overreacting? The term "toxic work environment" hangs heavy in the air, flung like a poisoned dart at any disagreement or frustration bubbling beneath the surface. But has this potent [...]
So what is the cost of a bad hire? Is it just a matter of losing time or is it a matter of losing money as well? Let's talk cold, hard facts. Think a bad hire is just a resume misfire? Think again! According to Business.com, they can cost up to 30% of their first-year salary, and that's just the tip of the [...]
After a frustrating period of not getting promoted or raises, you finally decided to look for a new position. You’ve found a great company who offered you a raise and promotion (or track to promotion). How exciting! Your current company didn’t make it easy on you though. Your boss didn’t accept your resignation and put a counteroffer on the table matching your other [...]
The tech industry has seen a dramatic increase in layoffs in recent years. In 2022, according to Crunchbase, over 93,000 tech jobs were cut. This year (2023), depending upon your source, that number has skyrocketed to anywhere from almost 189,000 (Crunchbase) to 248,000 (Layoffs.fyi)! Whichever number you choose, that’s quite an increase and it makes one wonder what 2024 has in store. 📩 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
🚀 Get out your crystal balls! Predictions are rolling in about upcoming workplace trends in 2024! Let’s dive into some of the most anticipated trends: 🌐 1️⃣ Hybrid Workplaces Here to Stay: The hybrid work model, blending remote and in-office work, is cementing its place. A Glassdoor survey found that 58% of companies plan to offer a hybrid work option in 2024. 🏡💼 [...]
“Tim – I’m not sure I’m ready to actively look around. But I’d like to keep my ear to the ground.” Can’t tell you how often I’ve heard that over the years. Every day? Pretty much. The phrase "keeping your ear to the ground" dates back to ancient times when soldiers would listen for vibrations in the ground to detect approaching enemies. ⚔️ [...]
The team is desperate to fill that role but what happens if you make a bad hire? Someone who doesn’t fit in, is incompetent or who leaves within a year or so. Making a bad hiring decision can be a costly mistake for businesses of all sizes. In fact, the average cost of a bad hire is around $17,000, according to a recent [...]