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Virtual Accounting: How to Succeed Remotely
The coronavirus has changed the business landscape significantly. Many accounting firm leaders, who were once reluctant to allow employees to work from home or other locations, now realize the value of a remote workforce, especially when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent. But working remotely can also create challenges, such as communicating with and managing employees, setting up necessary technology, and establishing and enforcing ...
Read MoreHow to Stop Overthinking Everything
Deliberation is an admirable and essential leadership quality that undoubtedly produces better outcomes. But there comes a point in decision making where helpful contemplation turns into overthinking.
Read MoreNervous About A Job Interview? 15 Smart Strategies To Conquer Your Anxiety
No matter how many job interviews you’ve gone through, it’s perfectly normal to get nervous beforehand. You might be unable to sleep the night before or feel your stomach tying up in knots as the meeting time draws closer. If nervousness about a job interview becomes overwhelming, it can hinder your performance. Luckily, there are several things you can do to help alleviate your anxiety. Below, 15 members of Forbes Human Resources ...
Read MoreHow to Work with Someone You Can't Stand
You can pick your friends, but you can’t usually pick your coworkers. Chances are you’ll work with someone you don’t like during your career, and there may even be someone on your team right now that you can’t stand. While working remotely limits the amount of interactions you have to have with the person, it can also limit information and make the situation worse, says Carlos Valdes-Dapena, author of Virtual Teams:
Read More5 Strategies to Smoothly Handle a Workplace Confrontation
The act of confronting someone can be awkward and stressful. Here are a few strategies to skillfully approach the encounter. Some situations at work urgently require a confrontation. Maybe it’s a gripe you have with your coworker, your boss, your neighbor, or even your spouse. But instead of confronting the problem, you ignore it. You rationalize away having the conversation by saying, “it’s not that big of a deal,”or ...
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