Accountant and Bookkeeper Articles

Practice Teamwork Skills

uacblogger — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:55 +0000

It’s amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn’t matter who gets the credit. - Anonymous Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. - Andrew Carnegie A group becomes a [...]

Take Advantage of Hiring Increases

uacblogger — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:00:25 +0000

While the country bemoans the current economic crisis, those with accounting experience need not be alarmed. Inflation may rise, the housing market may flounder, and stocks may continue to fall, but accounting professionals can count on one thing: job security. According to Robert Half International, the largest specialized financial recruitment service, the hiring of accounting [...]

Creative Career Negotiations (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)

uacblogger — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:00:12 +0000

Asking for a Promotion, Raise, or Additional Perks In preparation for this article on career negotiations, last week we discussed the different perks you can request if a salary increase isn’t currently realistic. This week we will help you prepare for that important meeting where you actually talk with your boss about that promotion, raise, [...]

Creative Career Negotiations (Part One of a Two-Part Series)

uacblogger — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:00:33 +0000

No Salary Increases? Ask for Perks With talk of a recession, negotiating a higher salary might be difficult. But you don’t have to give up your hopes of earning a promotion just because the market seems to be slowing down. One way to approach negotiations is by seeking job perks. Depending on the perks you [...]

Balancing Work and Family

uacblogger — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:00:06 +0000

7 Tips in Juggling Professional and Personal Responsibilities Whether you are a full-time working mom, a part-time single dad, or anything in between, it’s likely that you’ve encountered difficulties balancing work and family. Being pulled in so many important, yet different directions can be stressful, and unless handled properly, can limit your ability to work [...]

Making a Career Comeback

uacblogger — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:00:07 +0000

8 Tips on Wowing Prospective Employers Whether you’ve been raising a family, earning a degree, or laid off from a previous job, planning a career comeback can be daunting. You may worry that your time away has hindered your chances for finding solid employment. It doesn’t have to! As you prepare to get your career [...]

Fall Forward!

uacblogger — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:00:32 +0000

Advance Your Career This Season The holidays are still two months away. That’s plenty of time to change the course of your future. Are you interested? Perhaps you dream of earning a promotion or securing a more desirable position with another employer. Maybe you’d just like to make extra money on the side. [...]

Conflict Resolution 101 (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)

uacblogger — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:00:58 +0000

Negotiating an Equitable Solution Chances are you will encounter more conflict in the workplace than you would like. But working through conflict can be a positive experience if handled properly. In this two-part series we’re sharing 12 steps on negotiating an equitable solution. Last week we examined the following six steps: Don’t ignore the conflict. Gather [...]

Conflict Resolution 101 (Part One of a Two-Part Series)

uacblogger — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:20 +0000

12 Steps in Negotiating an Equitable Solution Conflict isn’t always a bad thing. It’s a red flag that alerts you to a situation that needs to be addressed in order for employees and supervisors to enjoy a healthier work environment. In fact, when you approach conflict with the intention to negotiate an equitable solution, you [...]

Effective Workplace Communication Skills (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)

uacblogger — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:00:56 +0000

How Successful Managers Ensure Successful Communication with Employees The problem with communication…is the illusion that it has been accomplished. - George Bernard Shaw. Many attempts to communicate are nullified by saying too much. - Robert Greenleaf We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak. - Epictetus Communication is extremely important [...]