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November 28, 2012
On November 26, Mary Schapiro, the current chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced that will she retire before the end of the year. Continue reading
November 21, 2012
Leadership transitions are a natural part of the business cycle. However, when high-level vacancies are unexpected, companies can be left scrambling to react. Continue reading
November 19, 2012
On November 15, the Department of Justice announced that British Petroleum (BP) will plead guilty to a variety of criminal charges and pay a $4 billion penalty in connection with a 2010 oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico after an explosion on the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon. Continue reading
Professional Training
September 19, 2012
A recent study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) posits that many young people are now leaving college without the tools they need to start making their way up meaningful career ladders. Continue reading
August 22, 2012
Data management has come to play an increasingly critical role in the operations of many companies. The need to carefully organize and control the flow of information is especially palpable for financial professionals. Continue reading
Hiring Process
November 12, 2012
Now that the election is over, political and business leaders in the United States are turning their attention toward the future. Of particular concern for financial professionals is the ongoing design and implementation of new federal regulations regarding corporate financial practices. Continue reading
November 6, 2012
We recently discussed a number of reports that show a strengthening U.S. economy. Both the ADP National Employment Report and the Employment Situation Summary put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that there was a net increase in jobs last month. Continue reading
Job Hunting Tips and Review
April 25, 2012
Many business writers have cautioned that workers avoid the temptation to switch jobs often. Continue reading
March 23, 2012
Huseby’s challenge will be using the Nook as a gateway to other business, not isolating it as a standalone product. Continue reading
Career Advancement
November 16, 2012
Current and former chief financial officers (CFOs) are increasingly seen as valuable additions to corporation’s boards, according to new research from Ernst & Young. Continue reading
October 29, 2012
On October 25, CareerBuilder released its annual assessment of retailers’ hiring plans for the upcoming holiday season. Traditionally, this time of year brings a significant, but short-term, bump in employment as stores expand their staffs to handle extra traffic. Continue reading
Compensation Considerations
October 23, 2012
On October 18, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced several policy updates that will take effect in 2013. The main change is that workers will be able to contribute an additional $500 to their 401(k) plans each year, tax-free. This will bring the annual limit on contributions to $17,500. Continue reading
October 4, 2012
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently looking to increase its data-gathering capabilities, following criticism that it has fallen behind the times and can no longer adequately foresee coming crises, due to the rapid development of high-speed trading directed by computers. Continue reading