Category Archives: Professional Training

Studies suggest generational shift in employment experiences, attitudes
Companies will need to account for younger generations' evolving attitudes in their recruitment and staffing practices, while young workers will need to adapt to the demands of the job market.

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 →

Financial professionals should prepare for the impact of new data management tools
Financial professionals will need to update their data-management methods in order to ensure that their organizations remain competitive in the modern economy.

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 →

Federal Reserve Board announces risk management standards for “systemically important” financial firms
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has come under fire for the policies the central bank has pursued under his leadership. Working with a financial project consulting service can help a company determine how the Federal Reserve's policies will impact it and plan accordingly.

July 31, 2012

On July 30, the Federal Reserve Board announced that it had established finalized standards for risk management at financial market utilities (FMUs) that are designated as “systemically important” by the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Continue reading →

Why top MBA programs are changing
Business education is evolving. Corporate leaders should stay abreast of developments in order to ensure that their organizations are prepared for the future.

July 12, 2012

Recently, we’ve reported on the changes taking place at some of the country’s top business schools. Today, we’ll take a closer look at what’s driving these ongoing updates and where American business education is heading in the near future. Continue reading →

Boston University shakes up MBA program in attempt to compete with Harvard, MIT
BU is one of the many schools that are currently updating their MBA programs. Corporate recruiters should take note of the trends and consider the ramifications for future financial professional searches.

July 10, 2012

In a recent article for Forbes Magazine, business school analyst John Byrne reviewed some of the changes taking place at Boston University’s School of Management under its current dean, Kenneth Freeman. Continue reading →

Harvard Business School updates its admissions process
Business school is a major investment for an individual, but for those seeking to hold CFO jobs or other executive positions - it is essential.

July 3, 2012

Harvard Business School recently announced that it was making significant changes to the admissions process for applicants to its full-time MBA program. Continue reading →

Studies show firms plan to hire more MBAs
Partnering with professional recruiters can help you hire and retain individuals with the skills to power your business's success.

July 2, 2012

Two new studies conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) show that 2012 is shaping up to be a good year for business school graduates. Continue reading →

Focus is the key to innovation, according to Stanford President
For business leaders, there is nothing more important than staying focused. Working with corporate recruiters allows a company's leadership team to put their full attention into strategic planning efforts, even during a lengthy financial professional search.

June 29, 2012

John Hennessy, president of Stanford University, recently sat down for an interview with Fortune Magazine. In a wide-ranging discussion, the educator offered insights about entrepreneurship and innovation that should serve as food for thought to any aspiring business leader or established executive. Continue reading →

Workforce development is critical for success
Businesses can reap significant benefits from developing or augmenting the abilities of their current workforce. Working with financial project consultants or other outside professionals can help any company increase the value of its staff.

June 27, 2012

If a business is able to establish itself as a leader in talent development, it will be able to reap significant benefits over the long run. Continue reading →

How corporate leadership can take action to prevent employee burnout
There's a compelling reason for business leaders to take action to avoid employee burnout - overwhelmed workers are much less productive.

June 22, 2012

Once work-related stressors start to degrade the quality of an individual’s personal life, it is only a matter of time before their performance in the office starts to decline as well. Continue reading →