In this episode, we reveal the critical skills you need to stay relevant and become an indispensable strategic partner in finance and accounting.

-> Master the New Big Three: Learn why Data Analytics, AI Literacy, and ESG reporting are the most significant skill gaps you need to close right now.
-> Move from Historian to Futurist: Discover how to shift from historical reporting to predictive insights that guide major business decisions.
-> Secure Your Career Relevance: Get a clear roadmap to upskill, gain influence, and transform your role from a number-cruncher to a value-driver.

To get the strategies and expert analysis you need to build a more resilient, engaged, and profitable team, connect with our exclusive finance and accounting community. -> https://www.randstadusa.com/community/finance/

In this episode:

• View Burnout as a Financial Risk: Learn why burnout is a core financial liability, not just an HR problem.
• Calculate the Hidden Costs: See how burnout leads to lost productivity and turnover costs that can exceed 150% of an employee's annual salary.
• Identify High-Risk Factors: Understand why finance teams are vulnerable due to intense deadlines and a culture of perfectionism.
• Focus on Real Solutions: Discover why superficial perks don't work and why the solution requires structural changes to workload and culture.
• Redesign Your Team's Workload: Get strategies to eliminate redundant tasks , automate processes , and delegate responsibilities.
• Embed Wellbeing into Operations: Learn to protect your team's time with things like "no-meeting" days and promote flexible work options.
• Boost Retention Through Wellbeing: Find out why prioritizing your team's health is a powerful retention strategy that cuts costs and keeps your best people.

To get the strategies and expert analysis you need to build a more resilient, engaged, and profitable team, connect with our exclusive finance and accounting community. -> https://www.randstadusa.com/community/finance/

In this episode:

• Research Beyond the Job Description: Learn how to go beyond the "About us" page and job description to research a company's financial health and recent news. This signals to interviewers that you're willing to go the extra mile.
• Brush Up on Technical Knowledge: Review the basics and ensure your knowledge is current with the latest trends, such as changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and financial technology.
• Prepare for Behavioral Questions: Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer common behavioral questions in a crisp and compelling way.
• Practice Problem-Solving: Prepare for problem-solving tasks like financial analysis or budget planning by reviewing past work experiences, case studies, or online tasks.
• Know Your Tools: Showcase your proficiency in financial tools like Excel, QuickBooks, or financial modeling software, especially if they are mentioned in the job description.
• Ask Insightful Questions: Prepare questions about the company's financial strategies or upcoming projects to show your enthusiasm and understanding of the role.
• Hone Your Presentation Skills: Be ready to display your ability to communicate complex financial data effectively, which is often required in finance and accounting roles.
• Follow Up: Send a thank-you note to the interviewer after the interview to stand out from other candidates.

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