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Browse thoughtful views and opinions about staffing topics from KBW’s perspective.
Great Meetings
According to recent research, the average American office worker spends 9 hours a week preparing for and attending meetings – almost 25% of a full-time workweek. And while careful consideration can certainly cut down on how many meetings we have (it’s not necessary to...
Four Ways to Find Your Management Style (Part 1)
There are a variety of characteristics to consider when deciding which management style works best for you. The type of business you manage, the volume of work that needs to be completed, your personality and attitude, and the personalities and attitudes of your staff...
Unstructured Time – At Work
You may have heard of MIT’s “Building 20.” By the time it was torn down in 1998, it was famous for having been the birthplace of some of the 20th century’s most significant ideas. Microwaves, the first video game, modern linguistic theory, high-speed photography and...
Apps to Make Your Job Easier…and More Enjoyable!
As an accounting or finance professional, you’re always looking for ways to make work easier and more enjoyable. Some of those ways may be by better managing your time, improving your public speaking skills, or increasing your productivity. No matter what your...
Email Overload
There was a time not so long ago when having an empty email inbox seemed do-able. Even if I never actually got around to doing it. Not any more. Just sifting through my inbox would take all day. Everything is communicated by email – I’d venture to guess that only half...
Interviewing 101
Interviews! Some people love them, some people hate them, but everyone has to be prepared for them. Here are some of the basics to help you get ready for your next interview: Dress the part The first impression you make when you walk into an interview is visual. Yes,...
How to Make Your Introverted Employees More Comfortable During Meetings
Helping introverted employees to be more comfortable during meetings can be challenging. They typically need more time than extroverts to process information and form ideas before sharing them. Introverts also prefer to assess situations before deciding how to act....
What to Wear: To an Interview, and Beyond
We’ve heard them all before: Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. You only have one chance to make a first impression. When in doubt, always dress up. All of these are still true, but here is the biggest piece of advice I like to give to our candidates:...
Two Ways to Prepare for a Challenging Conversation with Your Manager
Like most employees, the thought of addressing a challenging issue with your manager may make you apprehensive. Not knowing how they might react can keep you from addressing your concerns. However, not directly dealing with the problem or talking about it with...
Do You Know How to Give Your Accounting Team Feedback?
Part of managing your accounting team involves providing feedback. When done promptly and well, giving performance feedback increases productivity, strengthens relationships, and improves retention. Follow these guidelines to reap the benefits of providing feedback...
Are you a good mentor?
It’s easy to think of the benefits of having a mentor, but being a mentor can be even better. And being a good mentor is more than just showing up. In order to make the relationship as rewarding as possible for you and your mentee, here are some tips: Invest in the...
The War for Talent: Your 3-Part Guide to Winning (and Keeping) the Best Job Candidates
The year is just beginning and its official: The war for talent has been waged and it’s already begun paying dividends to its winners. Watching the trends, it’s clear to me that the industry is feverish about finding the best places to locate talented prospective...
Six Ways to Develop Your Career Roadmap for 2020
Creating your career path involves understanding which knowledge, skills, and experience are needed for lateral career moves, then forming a plan to do what’s necessary to reach your goals. Implementing a thoroughly developed, written, employer-supported career plan...
Get Ready for a New Generation
It’s almost that time. The newest generation of workers – Gen Z (born between 1994-2010) – are just about to make their debut. Another generation? Already? But we’ve just figured out how to incorporate the Millenials! For managers, the narrow age bands that separate...
Podcast – Transforming Into a Virtual Company
Dave Turano's "Cut Through the Noise" podcast featuring our own Jason Kroll, Managing Partner, BANKW Staffing.About BANKW Staffing Through its portfolio companies, KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting, Alexander Technology Group, The Nagler Group, Sales Search...