FEI Weekly

September 21, 2018

4 things employers look for in resumes, and the key to staying ahead of AI.

Restatements on the Rise

WSJ - Paywall

During the first half of 2018, 65 companies detected accounting mistakes significant enough to require them to restate and refile entire financial filings to regulators, compared with 60 companies for the same period last year. Finance teams were overhauling corporate accounting paperwork to comply with the new tax law and revenue accounting rules. In many instances, CFOs and their staffs had to go over past reports to recalculate the value of tax credits or liabilities, or to assess how past results would look under new rules.

45% of Execs Don't Trust Blockchain

PYMNTS.com

A PwC survey found 48% of professionals across industries agreed regulatory uncertainty was the top barrier to blockchain adoption, while 45% pointed to a “lack of trust among users.”Blockchain, by its very definition, should engender trust,” said PwC Blockchain Leader Steve Davies in a statement. “But in reality, companies confront trust issues at nearly every turn. Failing to state a clear business case from the outset leads to projects stalling.”

How Leaders Can Learn To Develop Their People

Forbes

The transition from senior-level employee to great manager requires a mindset that is focused on developing those around you. Cultivating this type of mindset often happens within personalized coaching sessions that allow the employee to explore the assumptions, fears and beliefs about that type of transition while also creating actionable steps that support effectiveness.

The Key to Staying Ahead of AI

LinkedIn

The skills AI will never be able to displace are ones that are uniquely human. This extends far beyond being nice – it means skills like thinking strategically, collaborating effectively, prioritizing efficiently and managing others. Plus, unlike “hard” skills, soft skills never become obsolete, so learning them will benefit you throughout your entire career.

4 Things Employers Notice First in Your Resume

Glassdoor

Here are four things employers will notice immediately when they read your resume: Keyword research, embellished skills, overall career progression, and personal brand and online presence.