International Experience: A Benefit or Prerequisite for CFOs?
It’s been shown that time abroad can benefit a career, but a new study shows that it may become a prerequisite for aspiring chief financial officers seeking positions at large organizations.
Read ArticleHow to Show Employee Gratitude without Hurting Your Bank
With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, employers are looking for unique opportunities to show gratitude to employees for their hard work and dedication each day. But why focus on a single day to do so?
Read ArticleCareer Resolutions for 2015
Ready to start making New Year’s resolutions? Don’t wait until December 30, or worse, January 1 to start making these resolutions to live a better life in 2015. With failure rates north of 85%, few people even feel confident that they will complete their resolutions before they begin.
Read ArticleWorkaholism Could Be Killing Your Career
Are you a workaholic? Do you pride yourself on your long hours and think that said extended hours are making you more successful on the job? We have some bad news for you—your workaholic lifestyle isn’t helping you look better and could actually be detrimental to your career growth.
Read ArticleWhat’s on Your Bookshelf? Top CEOs Share Favorite Books
If you’re looking for a deeper look into your improving your leadership, look no further than the books that the strongest leaders of the day read.
Read ArticleCFO Leadership Group Donates to American Red Cross
At The Overture Group, we always enjoy sharing the accomplishments of our employees and the ventures they pursue in addition to their work for our organization. This is why we are excited to share the news that the CFO Leadership Group, a project founded in 2009 by our very own John Liacone, has raised $6,500 for the American Red Cross of Chicago and Northern Illinois
Read ArticleCFO Leadership Group Celebrates Five Years in Illinois
One of the most influential groups for elite Chicago-area Chief Financial Officers, the CFO Leadership Group (CFOLG) has celebrated its fifth anniversary. Founded by our very own John Liacone, this group has helped CFOs find new positions, improve their financial leadership, and network with other financial executives in the industry.
Read ArticleThe Overture Group Co-Sponsors ILCPA Manufacturing Conference
Get the latest insight into the manufacturing world of today, including the implications on the economy and how to improve your results in the manufacturing industry.
Read ArticleThe SEARCH Acronym and Its Effect on Team Building
Do you want to empower your team to grow and lead? Do you want to create a viable HR strategy focused on communication, teamwork, and leadership development? A wise person once said, “if each of us hires people who are bigger than we are, we shall become a company of giants.”
Read ArticleDisconnect from Your Smartphone to be More Successful
We’ve already covered the importance of ditching your inbox first thing in the morning in order to see more success, but what’s next? We now would like to take a look at something much smaller that could be inhibiting your impression on management and coworkers in the workplace—Your Smartphone.
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