Leadership &amp; Management

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HR | Part-time lawyer, full-time CFO? Why it’s time to stop wearing both hats

From last-minute contract reviews to complex compliance issues, finance heads are being called on to be a part-time lawyer as well as a full-time CFO, diluting their work days and piling on pressure, says Sarah Clark, chief revenue officer at The Legal Director

3 Oct 2025

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HR | How to support employees during menopause

Stacie Cheadle, Croner-i technical writer, looks at what employers can do to support employees experiencing the menopause

3 Oct 2025

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Business | People in the news: Mercer & Hole, Andersen, Begbies Traynor

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Mercer & Hole, Andersen, Begbies Traynor Group, Hurst, PKF Littlejohn, Sapphire, ISSB and Carpenter Box

26 Sep 2025

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Business | 39% of employees tracked online by managers

Nearly half of companies track the login and logoff times of employees, and browsing history while working

26 Sep 2025

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HR | Passing on tips and service charge to employees

Stacie Cheadle, Croner-i technical writer, explains the rules on passing on 100% of tips to staff and the implications for service charges

26 Sep 2025

HR | Why more women are choosing careers in accountancy

Clear qualification pathways, earning potential and job security are top reasons why more women are choosing careers in accountancy, but there are still sizeable barriers to entry, says Leigh Thomas, vice president EMEA at Intuit

26 Sep 2025

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HR | People in the news: Sumer, RSM, Cooper Parry

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Grant Thornton, Sumer, RSM, Boodle Hatfield, Cooper Parry, Larking Gowen, Forvis Mazars, Kingsley Napley, Champion, Fairstone, Unilever, caba

19 Sep 2025

Business | How to recognise client stress

James Woodfall explains the best practices for recognising and addressing stress in clients, and the importance of emotional intelligence to build effective client relationships

19 Sep 2025

HR | Working parents and time off for dependants

Claire Simms, Croner-i technical writer, looks at the right to time off for dependants and what employers need to know

19 Sep 2025

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Business | PwC partner pay flatlines at £865k

Tough trading and consulting squeeze result in minimal growth at PwC as Big Four firm reports UK revenue of £4.27bn leading to flat partner pay amid job cuts

17 Sep 2025

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HR | Employee benefits: nice-to-have or non-negotiable?

Giving staff an attractive benefits package, including training, career progression and flexible working, is crucial as shortage of talent pervades accounting and finance

16 Sep 2025

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HR | People in the news: Azets, HW Fisher, Rawlinson & Hunter

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Rawlinson & Hunter, HW Fisher, Azets, Menzies, S&W, Bishop Fleming, Cowgills, The CFO Centre, ICAEW, UKEB, iplicit, Karbon

12 Sep 2025

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HR | Managing apprentices: the differences you need to know

Tips and advice on how to manage apprentices from induction to HR policies

12 Sep 2025

Training & CPD

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HR | HMRC staff took 550,000 sick days in a year

HMRC has reported over 550,000 sick days across the department in the last year, equivalent to 8.5 sick days per staff member

10 Sep 2025

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HR | People in the news: KPMG, Larking Gowen, Old Mill

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at KPMG, Larking Gowen, Old Mill, BDO, HaysMac, Menzies, S&W, Quantuma Advisory, Leonard Curtis

5 Sep 2025