Posts by Ronda Burchard
How to Retain Talent During the Great Resignation
If you’re a business owner or leader, chances are you have had an employee (or numerous employees) quit in recent months. If your team or workplace has been impacted by employees leaving the company, you’re not alone. In fact, in August 2021, nearly 3% of all workers quit their jobs. That record-breaking month was preceded…
Read More4 Fastest Growing Finance Careers for 2022
As the economy continues to recover from the downturn brought on by the pandemic, demand for workers has increased exponentially. In June 2021, job openings for all sectors in the U.S. exceeded 10 million for the first time. Part of this increased hiring is a steady demand for finance professionals. According to the Bureau of…
Read More5 Business Books Every Professional Should Read
Professional development is immeasurably important to your success. If you want to move your career forward, continual learning gives you an edge over those who choose to let their skills go stale. Whether you work in accounting, finance, or any other field, if you want to keep your skills sharp and learn something new,…
Read More5 Professional Development Ideas for Finance Professionals
As a leader, you want the best and brightest on your team. One of the best ways to ensure your team is living up to their potential is to offer them opportunities to build their skills. Not only will providing professional development opportunities for your staff improve productivity and quality of work, it will also…
Read More7 Questions to Ask at the End of Your Interview
If you leave an interview without asking any questions, you can almost guarantee you won’t get the job. In fact, according to a survey by CareerBuilder, 32 percent of hiring managers said one of the most common mistakes job seekers make is not asking good questions in an interview. Asking questions at your interview shows…
Read MoreWhat Not to Include on Your Resume
With more than 10 million job openings, finding a job should be easy, right? Not if your resume isn’t up to par. As the continues to recover from the pandemic, many employers are looking to hire. Even though you may have more options than you’ve had in recent years, you will still need a stellar…
Read More5 Tips for Getting Back to Work After a Vacation
Coming back to work after a vacation can be tough. One minute you’re enjoying sun and fun, only to return to a mountain of real-world responsibilities and obligations. Despite lingering concerns about COVID both nationally and internationally, more people are vacationing this summer. If you’re planning on taking a vacation in the coming weeks or…
Read MoreHaving Trouble Hiring? Make These 4 Changes to Your Recruiting Strategy
As the country emerges from the pandemic, businesses across the country are having trouble hiring qualified candidates for their open positions. In fact, a recent survey reported that 42% of business owners have openings they can’t fill. There are many reasons why employers are having a tough time hiring new people, from lingering concerns about…
Read More6 Tips for Making Meetings More Effective
Meetings are a must in most careers. But in too many offices around the world, meetings have become notorious time-wasters. We’ve all been there: you go to a meeting with no clear objective, the discussion goes off-topic and, in the end, you haven’t accomplished anything. Whether your meeting is in-person or virtual, there are steps…
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