This week we welcome Barbara Palmegiani, Partner and CFO Services Leader with BDO Canada, to talk about the significant impact The Great Resignation is having on the already lean finance profession. There is no formula to guarantee employment, but through transformation businesses can keep up with the future of the finance function. Spoiler alert: it's about more than technology.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

[1:35] Barbara talks about the fact that educated knowledge workers' jobs could soon become threatened.

[2:48] What are "future-fit skills"?

[3:18] We shouldn't view machines as competitive interlopers, but instead as collaborators and partners.

[4:11] Barbara shares how we can improve the motivation of CPAs to go the extra mile in their current roles.

[4:37] There's no formula to guarantee your employment, but what we can do is keep up with the future of finance function.

[5:42] Barbara talks about finance function in the past and how it differs from the present day.

[13:45] Employers are finding themselves in probably the most competitive market we've ever seen, and it's a significant challenge for leaders.

[17:19] Workers want to have the option for remote work in many cases, but also want more connectedness.

[18:11] The CFO role can be a very lonely place. That's why having a community helps!

[20:35] There is a record number of CFOs resigning from the finance profession today. What risks does this pose to organizations?

[24:15] Barbara shares recommendations for managing resignation risks on a timely basis.

[28:43] What are the best next steps for CFOs in this decade of disruption?

Mentioned: Barbara Palmegiani BDO The Squiggly Career: Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career, by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis