by Stephen Atherton | Aug 23, 2018 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
Q. What’s in the news every day and the first topic of discussion whenever I sit down with clients or candidates? A. The Hayne Royal Commission and, to a much lesser extent, the recent Productivity Commission report into Superannuation. Where the draft...
by Stephen Atherton | Jun 30, 2017 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
I’ve just finished an interview with an accountant… (insert your joke or comment of choice)… for a Financial Controller role. Actually it’s a great opportunity with a small private investment company. I generally start an interview with an easy general... by Stephen Atherton | May 5, 2017 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
Let me paint the scene. It’s Saturday night, I’m at a friend’s house with a group of mates as our children run inside and outside the house vaguely supervised. Our respective partners are all out, so we’re taking the opportunity for a beer,...
by Stephen Atherton | Sep 23, 2016 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
We’ve got the sun. We’ve got the space. With renewables fast becoming big business abroad, it’s obvious that the industry has huge potential here in Australia. It’s great when you see a local company taking on the challenge. Recently one of my...
by Stephen Atherton | Feb 19, 2016 | Accounting & Finance, Executive, Superannuation, The world @work
A client recently asked me to find a Senior BDM for their boutique funds management business. Nothing unusual about that; however, my client only required someone on a part-time basis, three days per week (or equivalent). They were more than happy to provide flexible...
by Stephen Atherton | Dec 1, 2015 | Accounting & Finance, Executive, Superannuation, The world @work
In my regular meetings with business leaders from the financial services sector, we nearly always discuss their ongoing challenges for the recruitment and retention of key staff. In this context it can seem inappropriate to discuss their own career plans in the same...
