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Building Black History: How Sage is engaging its colleague base to drive Leadership and Development

As we celebrate Black History Month, I celebrate in advance the new levels of innovation that will come as a result of w...

February 26, 2021

7 steps to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees

Here are seven practical tips to help HR and People teams improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

February 17, 2021

BUILDTalk Conversations that Matter: Blacks in business and technology

Earlier this month, our colleague success network BUILD hosted our “Blacks in business and technology” Twitter chat.

February 15, 2021

7 steps toward achieving sustainable inclusion at your firm

Diversity and inclusion is a challenge the accounting profession has been grappling with for years. Here are 7 steps to ...

February 2, 2021

3 sweet lessons of success from Wally Amos

Here are three lessons from the story of the “Famous” Wally Amos to inspire you to turn lemons into lemonade.

February 1, 2021

How to virtually onboard new employees

Here are some of the best practices that can help the virtual onboarding process go smoothly for your accounting firm.

January 26, 2021

Sage Book Club: 5 books to inspire you in 2021

Looking for a dose of business inspiration this New Year? Rieva Lesonsky recommends five books to inspire you in 2021.

January 20, 2021

Why entrepreneurs lose their passion for business

Business coach Carolin Soldo explains why entrepreneurs fall out of love with their businesses and how to jump into the ...

January 11, 2021

The secret to effective communication? Know your audience

While technology tools can facilitate communication, they will never replace it. The key to effective communication is k...

December 30, 2020

How to onboard employees when working remotely

How do you welcome an employee you've never met? Here's what you need to know about remote onboarding.

December 21, 2020

Seven characteristics of an effective mentor

Mentorship is a good way to bring more youth into the industry, retain more employees, and advance individual careers. R...

October 6, 2020

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Incentive compensation that motivates

Motivational incentive compensation can help companies meet their goals during challenging economic times, as well as wh...

October 5, 2020

5 Things you need to know about compliance with freelancer laws

If your company relies on a mix of full-time staff and freelancers, here's what you need to know about navigating compli...

July 2, 2020

Leverage business teams to accelerate your business success

Business teams can transform productivity, results, and growth. Here are six common myths and how to avoid them to take ...

June 25, 2020

GAIN Capital: ‘Coronavirus has waved goodbye to micro-managers. This needs to be an era of trust’

The Global Head of HR at GAIN Capital shares how the company swiftly adapted to working from home and how her focus has ...

June 4, 2020

Understanding pay stubs: 7 tips to help your employees

Understanding pay stubs can be confusing for employees. Follow these seven tips to make things clearer for them and save...

May 27, 2020

Maximize employee productivity during times of uncertainty

Employee productivity can drop during times of uncertainty. Here are some tips on raising employee productivity during a...

May 20, 2020

6 ways to maintain employee engagement when working remotely

Employee engagement is one of the key parts of running a business. Here are some tips to help you keep your employees en...

April 17, 2020

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How great leaders align communication and collaboration during uncertainty

Tips to foster and inspire collaboration and communication from your business teams during times of uncertainty.

April 8, 2020

5 tips to keep your small business moving during uncertainty

Winston Churchill once said, “Difficulties mastered are opportunities won.” Here are 5 tips to help your small business ...

March 24, 2020

An American millionaire: What to learn from Madam CJ Walker

Madam CJ Walker was first self-made female American millionaire. Here are 5 lessons from Madam CJ Walker for today’s ent...

March 15, 2020

Six workforce trends reshaping your business

How to take advantage of workforce trends to maximize your business's success, and the role of technology in making it p...

March 10, 2020

How to survive tax season

Accountants, how do you survive tax season this year? Check out these ten easy tips to help you not only survive but thr...

March 2, 2020