FEI Weekly

December 12, 2017

9 tips for a great first impression, why we need more women on corporate boards.

Michael Dell: Tax Reform Could Impede Growth

The Hill

In an op-ed for The Hill, Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, states that provisions in both the House and Senate bills severely limit the current ability of U.S. companies to deduct interest payments and that these rules would "unnecessarily impede growth for American employers that use debt as a capital infusion tool to drive growth and innovation."

What Does Blockchain Mean for Accounting?

Accounting Today

Blockchain and other emergent technologies are upending the work accountants do. According to SAP's Thack Brown, we'll have more transparency, audit-ablility, and traceability. Listen to this episode of the Accounting Today podcast to hear more of Brown's predictions.

Study Shows Women-Dominated Boards Outperform Their Peers

Bloomberg

An MSCI study published this month shows just seven companies in its key global index, comprised of more than 2,500 members, have boards that are dominated by women. But of these seven, more than half have outperformed their industry peers. While it's a small sample, the outperformance of this group is a supportive data point for heavyweight investors BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc. and State Street Corp., which are increasingly committed to backing more diversity on boards.

Wellness Tech for the Office: Helpful or Hurtful?

The Guardian

An array of apps and online services have launched to help workers manage their mental and physical health. And with stress, anxiety and depression being the most common reasons for taking a day off, employers certainly have an incentive to provide support. But mental health experts caution against relying on tech to aid wellbeing, as it could replace the social interaction shown to be very helpful in promoting wellbeing.

9 Tips for A Better First Impression

Inc.

To make a great first impression, first show that you're someone who can build and maintain great relationships and make people feel better about themselves. Some of the best tips include using nonverbal versus verbal responses to train yourself to listen more than talk, readily admit your failings, and don't be self-important.