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What Accountants Want in Their Next Role: Key Insights for Employers
So, you’re struggling to fill accounting positions or hold onto your top talent? You’re not alone. The job market may be cooling off slightly, but CPA firms aren’t finding it easier to keep their best people or bring new talent.
Navigating Staffing Challenges in 2024: Strategies for CPA Firms
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. job market has seen a decline in both job openings and employee resignations in recent months.
Demand for Engineers Keeps Going Up (and What That Means for Salaries)
The demand for engineers is skyrocketing. From automation and smart manufacturing to medical devices and renewable energy, engineers are at the forefront of transformative industries. This surge underscores their critical role and significantly impacts their salaries. Let's explore the driving forces behind this trend and its implications for engineering professionals.
The Current State of Cybersecurity in IT
66% of organizations reported being targeted by ransomware, with the average ransom payout rising from $812,380 in 2022 to $1,542,333 in 2023. This makes IT professionals even more in-demand.
The Evolving Role of Accountants in a Data-Driven World
The role of accountants in this new data-driven era is evolving rapidly. Embracing AI and data analytics is no longer optional; it's a necessity for staying competitive and relevant.
The Cooling Labor Market and Its Impact on Construction Hiring
The leveling off of job market growth has several implications for hiring within the construction sector. One significant change is the reduction in the number of qualified candidates actively looking for jobs.
Your Guide to Becoming a Premier Construction Employer
So, you want to hit the big leagues in the construction industry and be known as a top employer? Well, roll up your sleeves because it's no walk in the park. Here's what it takes.
The Value of Workplace Culture in Accounting Firms
The importance of cultivating a healthy workplace culture in accounting firms is significant, impacting not just employee morale but also the bottom line of the business.
The Highest Paying Jobs in Construction and the Path to Securing Them
The construction industry is a cornerstone of infrastructural development and economic growth.
Technical Recruiting in the Age of AI: Why It’s More Vital Than Ever
The proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the game in myriad industries, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and entertainment
Passive Candidates: The Secret Pool You Didn’t Know About
Passive candidates are usually the best candidates.
How Our Construction Recruitment Team Excels in Talent Acquisition
In the construction industry, acquiring top-tier talent has become both a priority and a challenge for many organizations.
Will AI Impact the Accounting and Finance Industry?
With AI’s rapid progression, many professionals within these sectors are pondering how AI might impact their future.
The Key Aspects of Succession Planning in the Construction Industry
According to a survey conducted by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), 50% of construction companies reported they do not have an ownership transfer plan.
The Rise of Construction Estimator Salaries
Construction estimators play a critical role in the construction industry, as they are responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for projects.
Manufacturing Trends Are Changing Hiring Priorities
Manufacturing companies face many challenges in finding and hiring the best workers. Find out what you can do to make things easier!
The Benefits of Specialization in CPA Practice: Niche Areas to Consider
Focusing on a specific niche area within the accounting profession can help firms differentiate themselves from competitors, attract and retain highly qualified clients, and command higher fees for their services.
How Much Does Your Reputation Matter to Accounting Candidates?
Reputation can be categorized as both negative and positive. Unfortunately, negative reputation has an outsized impact that can make it difficult for your company to compete.
5 Signs of a Healthy Company Culture
Blog Introduction: Company culture is one of the most important aspects of any business. It's not only about how employees interact with each other, but also how they feel about [...]
You Don’t Need a Degree to Land a Great Job
There is a general belief that getting a good career requires a college degree. Since we were in school, we kept hearing about how important getting a college degree is. [...]
Why Devote Yourself to a Career in Accounting?
Accounting plays a valuable role in any organization. Accountants track financial transactions and offer financial information to the organization and all the relevant stakeholders. They handle budgeting, generating, and interpreting [...]
Engineer Interview Questions and Answers to Help You Practice
Although frequent job changes on a resume raise eyebrows, new research suggests that they aren't necessarily bad. Most people mistakenly believe that engineers, or employees in general, change jobs every few years because they can't cope with the stressors of the previous position.
Why Switching Jobs May Benefit Your Engineering Career
Although frequent job changes on a resume raise eyebrows, new research suggests that they aren't necessarily bad. Most people mistakenly believe that engineers, or employees in general, change jobs every few years because they can't cope with the stressors of the previous position.
Accounting Certifications That Employers Love
Several certifications can help you advance your career and earn more money. So, how do you select one that will get you noticed and hired the fastest by employers? Expert knowledge in your chosen accounting niche makes you all the more productive and attractive to prospective hirers. It also shows your devotion to your craft and that you are driven, dedicated, and committed to your work.
Construction Industry Grows More Lucrative for Skilled Talent
The construction industry is becoming more lucrative this year, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% until 2023 to overcome the economic slump of 2020 finally. But this requires an injection [...]
Remote Engineer Work Is On The Rise
The 2020 pandemic quickened globalization through the surge in remote jobs. It made it easier for people worldwide to get well-paying jobs in any location. So, it is now possible [...]
4 Signs It’s Time To Quit Your Job
An astounding number of employees have voluntarily resigned from their jobs in the United States and the rest of the world. This movement has been so extensive that it has [...]
3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Onboarding Now
Enhancements to the employee onboarding process can be a considerable investment in your business. Transforming your onboarding process can be daunting, especially if your human resources (HR) and information technology [...]
How to Identify Top Sales Talent
Companies that can't land clients or make sales won't survive even with a very passionate, seasoned, and competent creative team. For this reason, it is pivotal for agencies to entice [...]
Recruiters Love These Skills In Construction Project Managers
In today's service-based setting, triumph highly depends on how successful an individual is when it comes to completing projects and creating value that withstands for an extensive period. Yet, as [...]
4 Signs Your Business Needs An Accountant Now
Regardless of the industry, a business operates in; there is one department in every organization that remains constant: the finance department. For some, their finances are well-looked after, organized, and [...]
Your Body Language Matters in Your Interview
You have prepared endlessly for an important interview that could land you your dream job. You rehearsed your answers and left no tables unturned. But wait! You must take into [...]
FinTech is Booming – Here’s Why it Won’t Stop Anytime Soon
The Fintech industry has been growing exponentially. It has revolutionized the way people traditionally think of payments and finances by integrating advanced technology. This method is replacing the orthodox ways [...]
How to Know It’s Time to Leave Your Engineering Job
Being an engineer comes with a lot of benefits. The pay can be very good, you get to work on complex problems, and sometimes even be creative and innovative. However, [...]
Successful Sales Engineers Have Some Things in Common
In engineering, there is a constant need to market technical and complex products to other businesses. The need to inform, persuade and convince is part of the industry. A sales [...]
Labor Shortages in Construction Presents Opportunity
According to Policy Advice, there were over 10.2 million construction workers in 2020. This number went up from the previous year’s 7 million. This all sounds promising for an industry [...]
Why Are Salaries Going Through the Roof in Accounting and Finance?
The Accounting and Finance industries continue to see salary peaks increase. According to Career Advancers, 2018 was one of the most vital years yet, and in cities like St. Louis, [...]
How to Answer this Tricky Interview Question
When you are interviewing for a job in accounting or finance, eventually the hiring manager will say something like: “Tell me about yourself.” The openness of this question can sometimes [...]
How to Be a Better Listener
In IT, being an active listener is extremely important. You need to be able to listen to your client or manager explain a network or technical problem that they need [...]
Excel in Information Technology Careers: Develop a Personal Brand
Some companies discourage their employees from creating a personal brand for themselves on social media. They worry that the personal brand they put out will conflict with the brand of [...]
Diversity in Engineering: An Essential Aspect for Growth
Diversity is one of the keys to a successful engineering team. Diversity is important because businesses that have a range of talent are proven to be more creative and productive. [...]
Keeping Your Construction Team Engaged
Maintaining employee engagement is one of the biggest challenges a construction firm faces. If your construction team is highly engaged, they will be more productive and less likely to quit. [...]
4 Signs You Should Work in an Information Technology Career
If you’ve considered working in the Information Technology (IT) field, then you probably already know that it’s a promising career path that offers excitement as well as stability and job [...]
Advancements in Robotics: Exciting Advancements in Engineering
Software engineers and architects are in demand, partly due to the growing popularity of robotics technology. From car factories to distribution warehouses, deployment of robotic applications is expected to increase [...]
Construction Drivers: E-commerce Stimulates Warehouse Development
There are a number of trends driving commercial construction in 2019. E-commerce is one of the movements that continues to significantly impact our industry as it grows in popularity. In [...]
Top Skills to Have in IT for Job Seekers
Are you interested in a career in IT? A job in IT comes with many benefits. You’ll get to work in a diverse industry with many opportunities for career growth, [...]
Software Development Trends
Now that we are halfway through 2019, we can clearly see the software development trends that are dominating the year. These trends will greatly affect businesses and engineering companies. Software [...]
What Are You Doing to Retain Construction Talent in the Current Labor Shortage?
Construction companies are seeing the benefits of a thriving economy. The U.S. has experienced ten years of growth in construction. Yet, major construction firms are going to see their growth [...]
Gen Z in Tech: Why You Need to Adjust Your Hiring Strategy
There is much said about millennials in the workplace, but companies also need to start thinking about Generation Z—those born after 1996. This is especially true in the tech field [...]
4 Best Blogs and Podcasts to Follow If You Are in Construction
The construction industry is always adapting new technology and procedures. Keeping up with all of these innovative changes involves using all the tools and resources you have at your disposal, [...]
How to Succeed in the IT Industry
Artificial intelligence, big data, and wearable technology are some of the latest trends that are expected to significantly impact the IT industry in the foreseeable future. Some of the fastest [...]
3 Industry Websites You Need to Follow if You’re in Engineering
Success in any profession includes consistent learning, networking, and open-mindedness. It’s far easier to stay connected with others in your industry today than it was in the past with social [...]
Top Reasons People Succeed in Accounting and Finance
The accounting and finance industries continue to evolve from the days when the main focus for candidates was on good math skills. Even though traditional accounting knowledge is still a [...]
7 Accounting and Finance Blogs and Podcasts You Need to Follow
Your overall understanding of the accounting and finance industry can be the key to successful networking, expanding your client list, or even receiving great job offers. Yet, it’s not always [...]
Key Reasons People Succeed in the Construction Industry
The construction industry offers many exciting career opportunities. There is a high demand for construction talent right now, but this doesn’t mean that success is guaranteed. So, what characteristics do [...]
7 Best IT Industry Blogs and Podcasts You Need to Follow
There are many excellent blogs and podcasts out there devoted to IT and technology. They can help you stay on top of the latest trends and insights in the IT [...]
Top Reasons People Succeed in the Engineering Industry
The engineering industry offers many exciting career opportunities. Engineering jobs allow you to be creative, solve problems, and possibly even change the world. But having the right credentials isn’t enough [...]
This Job is Toxic! How to Know When It Is Time to Leave
No matter how bad a job might be, many people are reluctant to quit their job. As long as they have a sense of security, they will often try to [...]
Counteroffers: Avoid Them Like the Plague
Resigning from a job is often easier said than done, even when you are suffering from being burned out, and have already found an opportunity that fits you better. It’s [...]
Rewards of Working in the Tech Field
Technology has quickly become one of the most exciting professions in which to work. The industry is evolving quickly and has seemingly limitless opportunities around the world. There’s a consistent [...]
Being Competitive in a Slow Job Market
How To Be Competitive in a Slow Job Market Manufacturing companies in the U.S. are competing with the speed and mass production of the Asian market. Hiring for U.S. companies [...]
Banking Careers Offer Excellent Prospects
Entry Level to Executive Banking Jobs The banking industry offers a wide variety of career tracks if you are interested in working with numbers and enjoy customer service. Despite the [...]
Engineering Salaries and Getting the Job
The Best Engineering Salaries The job market is wide open for engineering majors, especially if you are specialized in the fields of petroleum engineering or computer science. The National Association [...]
Leveraging Your Career
Industry Survey Are you happy in your career? Recent studies suggest that you are probably not. Results from a recent Gallup poll (“U.S. Workers Least Happy with Their Work Stress [...]
Career Success
You know the old saying, "when the going gets tough, the tough become successful"? Okay, well that may not be the exact saying but nonetheless it's true. Even though our [...]
