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The crush of 30,000 applications for a $30 million program to compensate Connecticut workers who couldn’t work from home at the beginning of the pandemic is expected to be fully functional by the end of the week.

We designed this definitive guide to help you become a virtual work culture guru.

Small business owners have been hampered by complicated tax forms and processes that kept them from claiming pandemic-related tax credits and payroll tax deferrals, according to a new government report. Only up to 7% of small business owners were able to claim the tax relief, and they fell mainly within specific racial, ethnic and gender groups.

Supply chain challenges can wreak havoc on businesses that rely on a steady stream of products, services, or components to survive. We’ve seen some immense disruptions over the last two years, and we’ll likely continue to experience them. We should expect future crises, as a complex, unpredictable global economy filled with interdependent, diverse economic agents and entities that continue to rise.

The job market will remain strong for the latter part of 2022, research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. According to the company's State of U.S. Hiring Survey of more than 1,500 managers, 46% of respondents anticipate adding new permanent positions during the second half of the year; another 46% expect to fill vacated positions and only 8% foresee hiring freezes or layoffs.

Both you and your small business clients have likely been dealing with all the effects of inflation as of late — the prices of raw materials have skyrocketed, shipping costs are way higher than usual, business commutes now weigh much heavier on your bottom line due to astronomical gas prices; the list goes on. Small business owners have likely been hoping for a respite from it all, but unfortunately there may be another big problem on the horizon: a possible recession.

UK workers are discussing burnout at increasing rates, but they aren’t taking advantage of opportunities to rest and recover, Glassdoor research finds.

It's a new era for accountants and business owners alike. Gone are the days of cubicles, strict 9-to-5 work weeks in the office, mounds of paperwork, and other signifiers of the Boomer era. The marketing trends of 2022 are radically different and moving to video; cryptocurrency is becoming more ubiquitous; flexible work schedules are in demand. Here's what to pay attention to.

CFOs face the toughest odds of outperforming as CEOs because they often focus on profitability at the expense of revenue growth.

Corporate tax executives are anticipating changes in government tax requirements over the next two years, but they feel less prepared to deal with them than they did last year, according to a new survey.

A transformation project that integrates data, processes, and people in a single platform optimizes decision-making and planning.

When ADNET Technologies CEO Christopher Luise’s mother got sick last year, he packed his bags and went to Florida to spend time with her before she passed. And, in a post COVID-19 world where remote work is increasingly acceptable, he was able to take care of his family without abandoning his company.

Strengthen your communication skills by being self-aware, getting feedback, and investing in professional development.

The Exposure Draft (ED), Maintaining the Relevance of the Uniform CPA Examination® - Aligning the Exam with the CPA Evolution Licensure Model, presents an informed and thoughtful proposal for the 2024 CPA Exam. Interested parties may comment on the ED by sending responses to practiceanalysis@aicpa.org no later than September 30, 2022.

Avoid the financial risk of the Great Resignation by implementing an employee recognition program to help increase retention.

Focusing on team morale and engagement can help you emerge as a winner in the global talent wars.

More than 16,300 Connecticut workers received benefits totaling over $81 million from the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority in the agency’s first six months of operation, according to its inaugural annual report released Thursday.

Effectively managing remote employees requires additional steps and considerations that might not be necessary when leading an in-person team. The key is balancing your employees' needs with the needs of your organization and clients. Here are a few strategies to help you strike that balance:

During this interest rate and inflation cycle, make your M&A shopping list early but be selective.

A Deloitte survey finds that C-suite leaders are beginning to take wellbeing more seriously, and that could serve everyone well – including leaders themselves.