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Recruitment agencies are evolving into strategic partners, offering market insights, tailored recruitment strategies, and advanced technologies. They enhance hiring success by providing valuable intelligence, building talent pipelines, and improving candidate experiences, aligning closely with a company’s business goals.

After Series A funding, founders should clarify their vision, leverage their network, and attract top talent with a compelling proposition. Build strong leadership, foster a collaborative culture, and prioritise diversity. Invest in onboarding, set clear goals, and maintain flexibility for sustained growth.

Every successful business has a skilled accountant driving its financial health. Accountants provide strategic advice, ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and foster growth. They are essential partners, safeguarding cash flow and future-proofing businesses, making them vital to long-term success.

ACCA and Chartered Accountants ANZ's report warns finance teams must adapt within five years or risk obsolescence. It highlights the need for AI, data analytics, and improved digital and sustainability skills, while maintaining ethical standards and aligning with sustainable business goals.

EY's female-dominated leadership race signals progress in breaking gender barriers in the accounting profession. However, while it represents a step forward for diversity, merit should remain the key factor in selection, and broader diversity challenges must continue being addressed.

With the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) coming in 2025, accountancy firms must invest in new talent to handle increased data and scrutiny. Firms face a skills shortage, as current teams may lack the expertise needed for effective sustainability reporting.