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In this “new normal” (or “new abnormal”) that we find ourselves in as a result of the pandemic, the number of cyber and fraud attacks have been on the rise, as have their level of sophistication, as “bad actors” seek to take advantage of the situation.

Despite advances in accounting automation, demand for accounting talent is growing. According to a Glassdoor report, accounting and auditing are among the 15 jobs projected to grow most by 2026.

While the entrance into the current state seemed abrupt, coming out of the pandemic appears to be at a slower pace. It is not too soon to begin thinking about “what’s next?” What will we do as we exit this period in our lives?

What are the best knowledge management tools to thrive during COVID-19? Collaboration platforms are the best-fit tools for our new normal of virtual work and fast-changing business needs.

As one-third of 2020 is behind us, what’s next for supply chains? What are the keys to maintaining best practices in supply chains after a crisis?

Since we last chatted, we have all gone through many personal process crises to establish normalcy. One recent incident got me thinking about how organizations are also working their way through urgent technology adoption and process re-engineering.

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It has been said that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. While COVID-19 is undeniably a moment of crisis for many organizations, the good news is that the finance function can leverage a range of lessons learned from past crises like the 2008 recession.

As employees adjust to the “new normal” of more virtual work, many organizations are struggling to keep information flowing and replicate the teamwork that usually occurs in the office. Employees can collaborate without being together, but it doesn’t happen as naturally.

COVID-19 has led to an explosion of virtual happy hours, coffee bars, and other digital events as organizations look for ways to boost morale and keep spirits high during an uncertain time.