Following from the Finance Directors Webinar – Key points from Budget 2021

Following from the Finance Directors Webinar – Key points from Budget 2021

By AFR Consulting / 10th March 2021 / Comments Off on Following from the Finance Directors Webinar – Key points from Budget 2021

The tension and expectation surrounding the budget this year was high. It is probably fair to say that it was in the running for the most important announcement for businesses for a long time and certainly the most unusual one for decades. Now the smoke has cleared, it is a good time for a quick…

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Is work from home (WFH) the new normal in finance?

By AFR Consulting / 23rd July 2020 / Comments Off on Is work from home (WFH) the new normal in finance?

One of the unexpected results of the lockdown has been a sort of mental gear shift about the validity of working from home (WFH) as accepted practice. Even the most resistant of managers had to embrace the principles of WFH during the worst of the pandemic. There was no choice, so there it was, live…

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Finding the right candidate in 2020

By AFR Consulting / 22nd January 2020 / Comments Off on Finding the right candidate in 2020

As we approach the end of January 2020, many companies across Lancashire shall start to focus on their Financial and Accountancy Recruitment. A new year often brings new budgets, new growth plans and therefore… new staff. However, this often comes with complications. In todays job market some employers are finding it increasingly difficult to attract…

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International Women’s Day 2019 – Women in Finance

By AFR Consulting / 7th March 2019 / Comments Off on International Women’s Day 2019 – Women in Finance

IWD 2019: IMF research finds that more women in finance could boost economy by 35% Ahead of International Women’s Day 2019, which is held on Friday 8th March, we’re taking a look at how the impact hiring more women in the global finance sector could have.  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently published research…

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