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Talent shortage in auditing spells dire consequences for global economy

The talent shortage in the auditing industry has a ripple effect on the global economy, as the skills gap can lead to a lack of oversight and accountability that could have dire consequences. Without a qualified and experienced auditing workforce, companies may be at risk of failing to comply with regulations, resulting in costly fines and reputational damage. In turn, a lack of confidence in the financial systems and could lead to further economic instability. To address the talent shortage, the auditing industry must focus on reforming its image and creating a more attractive workplace for potential Audit professionals. There must also be an effort to ensure that current professionals are adequately trained and equipped to handle the complexities of the modern auditing environment.

Article by 3 June 2023

   

Tips to speed-up virtual hiring process

The growing trend of remote jobs, on the other hand, has posed a new obstacle for recruiting professionals. The candidates seek to be interviewed and assessed through online channels, making it more challenging than ever for recruiters to hire potential candidates. It consumes enough time, energy, and resources; yet, it might not be successful without strategic planning and execution.

Article by 15 May 2023

   

Paradise Lost: The Disturbing Prevalence of Poor Talent Management Practices at the ‘Darlings’ of the Digital Age

The corporate world is abuzz with the tumultuous wave of talent retrenchment exercises being undertaken within the leading players of the Tech world (https://lnkd.in/eHvqTRfD).  Primary reason given by the ‘shrewdly justifying’ executives at the helm of these organizations points to their ‘forced response’ for managing the ‘inevitable hand of fate’ due to the daunting prospects of a debilitating recession that looms over the corporate horizon with a dismal outlook for progressive business activities in the foreseeable future.  Unfortunately, this seems a ‘convenient scapegoating’ of the ‘dismal strategic failures in terms of proactive risk management’ at the senior/top leadership levels who have a penchant for ‘Management by Keyboard Clicks (MKC)’ since such issues have plagued the ‘Trailblazers of the Digital Age’ for ages.

Article by 1 May 2023

   

Paradise Lost: The Disturbing Prevalence of Poor Talent Management Practices at the ‘Darlings’ of the Digital Age
(When the Perks Become the Peeves)

The corporate world is abuzz with the tumultuous wave of talent retrenchment exercises being undertaken within the leading players of the Tech world (https://lnkd.in/eHvqTRfD). Primary reason given by the ‘shrewdly justifying’ executives at the helm of these organizations points to their ‘forced response’ for managing the ‘inevitable hand of fate’ due to the daunting prospects of a debilitating recession that looms over the corporate horizon with a dismal outlook for progressive business activities in the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, this seems a ‘convenient scapegoating’ of the ‘dismal strategic failures in terms of proactive risk management’ at the senior/top leadership levels who have a penchant for ‘Management by Keyboard Clicks (MKC)’ since such issues have plagued the ‘Trailblazers of the Digital Age’ for ages.

Article by 5 April 2023

   

Are You Enabling the Production of ‘Gems’ or ‘Rhinestones’ in the Context of Human Talent?

There are ferocious fights being waged for securing/sustaining desired talent across the corporate landscape, especially, within progressive organizations. This is abundantly visible in countries where the economy is booming primarily due to the positive prospects/projections driven by the ‘unrelenting’ sentiments to rebound from the shrinkages experienced during the worst ravages of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Any governmental actions to control the rising and persistent inflation due to the ‘turbocharged’ economic activity are being marginalized (https://lnkd.in/eNFKF2BJ) by the hordes of clients/customers who are eager to experience some form of ‘stability/predictability/normalcy’ again in their lives while organizations are scampering to adjust to the resultant surge in demand by recalling/rehiring/retaining talent (https://lnkd.in/euNAiGCJ) crucial to maintaining pace with the exponential growth in business.

Article by 3 January 2023

   

The benefits of external talent perspective

In short, open communication, planning, and transparency are key when looking to hire an independent consultant. As the freelance revolution continues to redefine the world of work and the consulting industry, it is essential that you have a strong process and understanding of how to integrate freelancers into your company.

Article by 1 December 2022

   

Resilience comes from culture and leadership, not management courses

Management consultants are currently making a healthy living advising corporate leaders to create a distributed workforce so the issues faced during the Covid pandemic will not be repeated. Their advice is focused on resilience. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Design a resilient business.

Article by 22 November 2022

   

DEI must lead the recruitment of young tech talent

As employers struggle to fill vacancies, traditional recruitment tactics may not be enough. Companies that want to woo young employees into the tech sector need to convince them that they care about people, not just profits. How do you do that? With three letters (DEI).

Article by 14 October 2022

   

Better technology can attract and retain talent

Mass resignations have seen businesses place a bigger emphasis on offering flexible working, but they can’t realistically offer this with outdated technology and support practices

Article by 9 May 2022