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Fragmented talent data comes at a high cost
Eighty per cent of business leaders estimate that fragmented talent data systems cost their companies at least 3% of total payroll.
CIMA urges businesses to rethink business models amid polycrisis
A new CIMA report supports a shift from linear business models to navigate the complex risk environment.
UK hiring falls again as geopolitical tension clouds economic outlook
Greater uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict contributed to a sharper reduction in permanent staff appointments, according to a monthly report.
CIMA reaction to UK government plans on late payments, regulation
The King’s Speech unveiled plans to cut costs for SMEs, and a CIMA statement said important opportunities were missed on corporate reporting and skills.
FRC amends FRS 101, outlines best practices for digital reporting
The changes focus on improving clarity and better articulating certain aspects of the standard. In its review of structured digital reporting, the FRC outlined improvements to financial reporting.
AI hiring saves time, but fraud risks are growing
Over half of recruiters say AI has had a positive impact on hiring, but the majority have caught or suspected AI-enabled candidate fraud in the past year, according to a new report.
IASB issues rate regulation standard
IFRS 20, a new accounting standard for companies subject to a specific type of rate regulation, aims to improve financial reporting and transparency for investors.
Manager disengagement stalls innovation, hits productivity
Gallup estimates a loss of $10 trillion in productivity in 2025, catalysed by decreased engagement amongst managers globally.
Organisational design, not skills, limits AI adoption
A new global report finds that organisational design might be limiting the potential of AI tools more than skills gaps.
With UK permanent hiring in decline, temporary work plugs gaps
Temporary hiring rises at the sharpest rate in over three years, but permanent staff appointments fall considerably.
SMEs confident on overseas growth, despite headwinds
A global report finds that most SME leaders are optimistic about international expansion opportunities now and in the future, but geopolitical concerns linger.
Younger workers chase growth, not leadership titles
An annual survey shows that Gen Z and millennial workers equate success with steady progress and prioritise wellbeing over promotions.
Alfred Ramosedi elected as CIMA president
The 93rd CIMA president will also serve as co-chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
The state of business travel: Clear value, unclear policy enforcement
Half of business travellers skirt or flout travel and expense policies, a new global survey shows. Companies can learn from the perception of business travellers to reconsider policy definitions and explanations.
CIMA named professional organisation of the year
CIMA is honoured at the International Accounting Awards. Also, the global Association recently released the flagship report for the Rise2040 Initiative and announced a partnership with a university in India focused on talent development.
Employer-employee transparency gap widens retention risks
While most employers say they don’t plan to reduce headcount this year, almost half of employees plan to find a new job in the next six months, a global report shows.
Temporary hiring increases in the UK, report shows
Temporary hiring rose for the fourth consecutive month, and permanent hiring moved closer to stabilising, according to a monthly report on the UK job market.
UK regulator revises pension standard
The FRC updated Technical Actuarial Standard 310 to reflect recent government legislation to enable the operation of multiple-employer collective defined contribution pension schemes.
UK government unveils significant reforms to SME investment
An additional 12,000 small- and medium-size enterprises per year are expected to receive support accessing funds to help grow their businesses.