Financial Management (FM) magazine
The Financial Management (FM) magazine podcast series features conversations with executives and thought leaders in management accounting. We discuss topics including governance, risk management, performance management, technology, corporate strategy, and leadership. Interviews are conducted by FM editors and contributors.
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FM August: Agent behaviour, AI and early careers, business jargon
08/05/2026
FM August: Agent behaviour, AI and early careers, business jargon
In this podcast episode, FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises the content in the August digital edition of the magazine. Rowe details an article that discusses the history of business jargon, when it should be used, and when it should be avoided. He also shares details about several articles related to artificial intelligence, including one on how AI is changing early career paths for finance professionals. He also shares details on a technical article with the headline “Why Time Matters in Carbon Accounting”. Rowe closes with a summary of leadership columns and an explanation of how members can access the current edition and . What you’ll learn from this episode: Highlights of an article about business jargon, including a mention of where some terms originated. Details of the August edition’s leadership columns, including the debut column of the new CIMA president, Alfred Ramosedi, FCMA, CGMA. A mention of a practical article for finance professionals with the headline “What It Takes for a CFO to Lead Operations and Tech”. Rowe’s reminders on how members can access the digital edition.
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FM August: Agent behaviour, AI and early careers, business jargon
08/05/2026
FM August: Agent behaviour, AI and early careers, business jargon
In this podcast episode, FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises the content in the August digital edition of the magazine. Rowe details an article that discusses the history of business jargon, when it should be used, and when it should be avoided. He also shares details about several articles related to artificial intelligence, including one on how AI is changing early career paths for finance professionals. He also shares details on a technical article with the headline “Why Time Matters in Carbon Accounting”. Rowe closes with a summary of leadership columns and an explanation of how members can access the current edition and . What you’ll learn from this episode: Highlights of an article about business jargon, including a mention of where some terms originated. Details of the August edition’s leadership columns, including the debut column of the new CIMA president, Alfred Ramosedi, FCMA, CGMA. A mention of a practical article for finance professionals with the headline “What It Takes for a CFO to Lead Operations and Tech”. Rowe’s reminders on how members can access the digital edition.
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5 steps for making better decisions under pressure
07/29/2026
5 steps for making better decisions under pressure
Leadership and mental health speaker returns to the FM podcast to discuss his ENGAGE UK & Europe session, outline his five-point framework for enhanced decision-making, and share more common biases that distort critical thinking. Pain also explains the importance of clarifying information instead of relying on gut instincts to form conclusions. is 13–14 October in London. until 9 October. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why immediacy pushes us into gut-based reasoning. Five questions to consider before making a decision. Two types of distorted thinking that can make professionals irrational. Why psychological safety is a crucial workplace dynamic. The benefits and limitations of consulting AI in decision-making.
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5 steps for making better decisions under pressure
07/29/2026
5 steps for making better decisions under pressure
Leadership and mental health speaker returns to the FM podcast to discuss his ENGAGE UK & Europe session, outline his five-point framework for enhanced decision-making, and share more common biases that distort critical thinking. Pain also explains the importance of clarifying information instead of relying on gut instincts to form conclusions. is 13–14 October in London. until 9 October. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why immediacy pushes us into gut-based reasoning. Five questions to consider before making a decision. Two types of distorted thinking that can make professionals irrational. Why psychological safety is a crucial workplace dynamic. The benefits and limitations of consulting AI in decision-making.
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Leadership traits that help finance teams thrive
07/15/2026
Leadership traits that help finance teams thrive
Leadership coach and mentor Sue Milne, FCMA, CGMA, describes key strategic and interpersonal skills that can help finance professionals keep pace with evolving business expectations, along with key questions that can help them grow as leaders. Milne also shares essential attributes for managing finance teams today, how leaders can maintain awareness of potential blind spots, and what core values contribute to inspirational leadership. What you’ll learn from this episode: What inspired Milne’s career transition. How to build better relationships with stakeholders. Key skills professionals can hone to manage blind spots. What transformational leadership is and how to make it work. Key components for becoming your own kind of leader.
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‘Own your results’: Building accountability as a CFO
07/01/2026
‘Own your results’: Building accountability as a CFO
Eric R. Alexander, CPA, president of advisory service company Six Arrows Consulting, discusses the lessons he’s learned throughout his career in finance and what being a finance leader means for him, and other insights from his upcoming book, Stewardship Leadership for Stinkin’ Accountants: Serving as the CFO. He shares key strategies for developing as a stewardship leader, including how he holds himself accountable, how he views his role as a trusted adviser for organisations, and the steps he has taken to improve in the relational and people aspects of the finance function. “I've been most effective in my work when I've functioned as a steward, meaning I understood things had been entrusted to me to be responsible for,” he said. “I was accountable to people, and fundamentally, it was not all about me.” What you’ll learn from this episode: Why Alexander says the CFO role is not about you as a finance leader. Key elements of stewardship leadership. How to hold yourself accountable as a finance professional. Why getting into the finer details can complicate decision-making. What it means to own your results. Tips for enhancing people and soft skills.
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June FM: AI presentations, anti-fraud culture, Rise2040
06/17/2026
June FM: AI presentations, anti-fraud culture, Rise2040
In this podcast episode, FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises the content in the June edition of the magazine. Rowe details an article on using artificial intelligence tools to bolster presentations and introduces a new, recurring column on global advocacy. He also highlights several other articles in the edition. FM’s (member login required). Also, access . What you’ll learn from this episode: Highlights of an article about what AI tools can do to improve business presentations. Details of a new, recurring column on global advocacy, which for this edition includes a focus on advocacy’s role in building and sustaining public trust. The key points of an article about the AICPA and CIMA’s Rise2040 initiative. Rowe’s summary of an article offering advice — for women in particular — on being a strong self-advocate and one on building an anti-fraud culture.
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People power keeps productivity growing with AI
06/10/2026
People power keeps productivity growing with AI
Irena Teneva, an associate technical director at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, joins the FM podcast to share insights gathered from a new AICPA and CIMA report, Future Ready Finance: Productivity at the Human-Technology Crossroads. Teneva illustrates the types of tasks experiencing clear efficiency gains from artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, where finance leaders are more cautious about implementation, and steps those leaders are taking to expand how tools can be used. Teneva also highlights why productivity still hinges on finance talent, priority areas for skills development, and how finance leaders are collaborating across business functions. What you’ll learn from this episode: Process and people priorities for finance leaders in 2026. Where AI implementation is leading to time savings for companies. Some steps leaders are taking to optimise and expand AI use. Why productivity is still a “people game”. How finance leaders are approaching cross-business collaboration. Three key steps to improving efficiency, according to leaders.
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Pitch perfect: Team sport helps finance students stand out
05/27/2026
Pitch perfect: Team sport helps finance students stand out
Claire DuRose, lead manager–UK Student Recruitment for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, and Vince Mayne, CEO of England Touch rugby, joined the FM podcast to explain the benefits of participating in team sport for students, specifically how team sport can grow skills and increase employability for finance graduates. They discuss the ways team sport can prepare management accounting students for challenging environments at work, build deeper professional relationships, and help them through the interview process. DuRose and Mayne also highlight what participating in team sport can give young professionals that academic and other extracurricular frameworks can’t. What you’ll learn from this episode: The project goals for with England Touch rugby. The soft skills that touch rugby can help finance students build. “Super skills” that can help students prepare for interviews and work. The value of team sport in building deeper bonds in the workplace. How participation in team sport can grow leaders’ perspectives.
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Future of finance: An evolving, people-driven transformation
05/13/2026
Future of finance: An evolving, people-driven transformation
The latest Future of Finance research from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants reveals several key focus areas for finance and business leaders. , FCMA, CGMA, the Association’s associate technical director, joined the FM podcast to discuss survey results, highlighting leaders’ top transformation strategies, barriers facing organisations looking to upskill talent, and notable areas of progress in finance teams since a previous survey on the topic six years earlier. McCaffry also explains the interplay between people and process and one key preference that signals a “significant shift away” from organisations’ workforce strategies in 2019. What you’ll learn from this episode: Finance and business leaders’ top priorities for transformation. Consistencies and shifts in focus from 2019 to 2025. The interplay between process and people priorities. Skills gap challenges and what risks they pose for organisations. Two points of progress since 2019. One key strategic area gaining traction and investment.
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Reframing retirement: A 4-part formula for relevance after work
04/21/2026
Reframing retirement: A 4-part formula for relevance after work
Anthony Boateng, FCMA, CGMA, Npontu Technologies’ chair, explores why retirement planning is about much more than saving money and illustrates the nonfinancial ways that professionals can invest in themselves to prepare for and maintain a sustainable and fulfilling retirement. Boateng introduces his model for retirement planning, including four main areas he considers essential for growth and relevance into retirement years. He also suggests several strategies for optimising networking and building deeper relationships, and he explains why a sharp mind matters the closer we get to retirement. “At 50 and beyond ... you are no longer just working for today,” Boateng said. “You are building the intellectual foundation for the next 20, 30, or 40 years.” What you’ll learn from this episode: Why preparing for retirement is about more than saving money. One critical question for reframing our approach to retirement planning. Four pillars that can help steer a fulfilling, purposeful retirement. The interplay between relationships and wellbeing. Three approaches for authentic, meaningful networking. Why intellectual growth matters more as we age.
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April FM: Assessing your worth, board recruitment, and AI governance
04/01/2026
April FM: Assessing your worth, board recruitment, and AI governance
FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe details the content in the April digital edition of FM. He begins with an article on setting up an AI governance policy and another on the mistakes companies make related to AI policies. This episode also summarises articles on how to use salary benchmarking sites and other resources to determine what you’re worth and on ensuring a board’s capability meets the organisation’s business needs. The conversation closes with an explanation of how members can access the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: Details on two articles related to AI policies. A preview of a CIMA member’s article on taking a strategic look at a board’s makeup to suit business needs. Other highlighted topics from the April digital edition. How CGMA professionals can access digital editions of FM.
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5 types of imposter syndrome and strategies to manage self-doubt
03/18/2026
5 types of imposter syndrome and strategies to manage self-doubt
Leadership coach and diversity, equity, and inclusion professional returns to the FM podcast to explain the intricacies of imposter syndrome, ways it can manifest itself at work, and the internal and external systems that can help professionals manage self-doubt. Turner shares individual and cultural strategies that professionals and leaders can adopt to combat negative self-talk, broaden perspectives, and lean into a people-centric approach that emphasises learning and development. “As managers, it's really important we embrace the learning curve and support our colleagues to do that because actually what can happen is, when we make a mistake, that feeds into our imposter syndrome,” Turner said. What you’ll learn from this episode: One tip for reframing how we see ourselves. Five types of imposter syndrome. Societal and familial factors rooted in imposter syndrome. Techniques for improving the feedback process. How leaders can help shift the focus from mistakes to learning opportunities. Daily rituals for improving our mindset and self-concept.
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Go your own way: Transforming beliefs into breakthroughs
03/04/2026
Go your own way: Transforming beliefs into breakthroughs
Leena Dattani, FCMA, CGMA, discusses how limiting beliefs affected her professional growth, the small steps she takes to overcome them, and the realisation that changed her idea of what it means to be a leader. “I had a vision that in order to be a great leader, you have to be loud,” Dattani said. “I think because I felt that that needed to be the case, I was almost imitating what I thought a leader should be rather than being myself.” Dattani also discusses how one organisation achieved the buy-in to improve gender equity, some ways women can start to back themselves professionally, and what International Women’s Day means to her. What you’ll learn from this episode: Small steps for overcoming poor self-confidence. The importance of building a supportive network. One realisation that helped Dattani become her own leader. How one organisation created a business case for gender equity. One trick for challenging limiting beliefs. What International Women’s Day means for Dattani.
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Don’t hit send: Ethical considerations in social media use
02/25/2026
Don’t hit send: Ethical considerations in social media use
This episode of the FM podcast is the continuation of an occasional series on the show called Beyond the Code. That means taking a detailed look at part of the CIMA Code of Ethics. Xose Lumor, manager–Advocacy and Professional Ethics, discusses legal challenges finance and accounting professionals can face when using social media with Jenny Higgins, a legal director for London firm Kingsley Napley. Related resources for this conversation include: The CIMA Code of Ethics Kingsley Napley’s regulatory-focused What you’ll learn from this episode: Why it can be beneficial but not foolproof to keep separate personal and professional social media accounts. How supposedly “private” online activity can have an effect on a finance professional’s reputation and the profession. What regulators consider when deciding whether online comments bring a profession into disrepute. Why social media posts can carry serious consequences — including disciplinary action — for professionals. Why Higgins said a discussion about social media and its potential is not all “doom and gloom”.
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February FM: AI use cases, fractional CFOs, maximising LinkedIn
02/03/2026
February FM: AI use cases, fractional CFOs, maximising LinkedIn
In this podcast episode, FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises the content in the February digital edition of FM. He begins with an article on use cases for finance teams using AI and automation to improve efficiency, from predicting late customer payments to accelerating complex data transformation projects. This episode also previews articles on practical guidance for strengthening your LinkedIn presence, responding to a rival organisation’s recruiting pitch, and understanding more about the fractional CFO model. The conversation closes with an explanation of how members can access the February digital edition as well as the issue library. What you’ll learn from this episode: Details on the article about how finance teams can apply AI and automation. A short sound clip from Mohit Sharma, ACMA, CGMA, one of the experts quoted in the article on AI and automation use cases. A preview of the article on strengthening your LinkedIn presence. Other highlighted topics from the February digital edition. How CGMA professionals can access digital editions of FM.
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Why the ‘best strategy in the world’ will fail without strong culture
01/28/2026
Why the ‘best strategy in the world’ will fail without strong culture
Workplace culture and human resources consultant Natalie Lewis explains why an organisation’s culture can make or break the long-term business strategy. “[You] can have the best strategy in the world. You could have a solid five-year plan, and everything looks bulletproof on paper. The numbers all add up, and everything is solid.” Lewis said. “But if the culture of your team doesn't support that strategy, then it'll never get delivered.” Lewis explains how to ensure that employees are a good culture fit and offers strategies to better communicate company expectations to employees. Lewis also sets out some of the expectations that can make middle manager’s roles more challenging, what it means to be a self-aware leader, and simple steps for improving feedback processes. What you’ll learn from this episode: Traits that separate high-performing teams from poor-performing ones. A fast-track route for culture-fit hiring. Why leaders need to build an intentional culture early. Some ways that psychological safety can be destroyed at work. Expectations that can make managers’ roles more challenging. Tips for becoming a better communicator.
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Practical psychology: Tips for effective, influential leadership
01/14/2026
Practical psychology: Tips for effective, influential leadership
Steve Roberts, a psychotherapist, counsellor, and life coach, spoke last year at UK & Ireland ENGAGE. In this podcast conversation, he highlights key techniques for engaging workforces, how to resolve conflicts more effectively, and the impact increased digital communication has had on the way we interpret information. Roberts also shares one fundamental practice that can help professionals prepare for future challenges without losing their principles. What you’ll learn from this episode: Three factors that can influence the way we engage with peers. Some pressures that can lead to burnout for workforces. Why win-win models are the only sustainable position for leaders. The story of the Zen master and how it can inform a better approach to learning. An acronym for developing a more understanding approach to conflict resolution. How managers can become “practical psychologists”. One essential habit for creating a value-centred approach to personal development. §
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Expert advice for navigating challenges, changes, self-doubt
12/17/2025
Expert advice for navigating challenges, changes, self-doubt
This 2025 compilation episode looks back on key takeaways from CGMA credential holders and other experts featured on the FM podcast in the past year. The discussions focus on AI, skills gaps, leadership, and other topics. What you’ll learn from this episode: The potential of AI tools and the value of learning them early. Technology’s impact on communication skills. One solution for creating more cohesive teams. Advice for navigating uncertainty and difficult colleagues. The link between leadership and imposter syndrome.
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December FM: 2040 outlook, AI visualisation tools, IFRS 18
12/03/2025
December FM: 2040 outlook, AI visualisation tools, IFRS 18
The latest episode of the podcast provides an overview of content in the December digital edition of FM. Editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises articles that detail the Rise2040 project and other future-focused topics. The episode closes with an explanation of how members can access the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: The December digital edition’s focus on the future. Why IFRS 18 is “more than an incremental update”. Details of the article on AI visualisation tools by Liam Bastick, FCMA, CGMA. Advice for finance professionals who have an eye on the C-suite.
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Balancing projects and daily work: 3 time-saving strategies
11/19/2025
Balancing projects and daily work: 3 time-saving strategies
Change consultant and executive coach Nicola Hopes shares several tips and tricks for crafting intentional business projects that can facilitate meaningful changes for organisations. Hopes explains the fundamental questions that help ensure projects achieve intended outcomes, the importance of knowing what good looks like throughout the process, and how leaders can better balance project demands alongside their day-to-day responsibilities. “I've seen lots of organisations passionate about doing a great project,” Hopes said. “And, at the end of it, what's delivered doesn't quite solve the problem they were trying to solve, or it doesn't quite realise the opportunity, because they just weren't clear enough about what good looks like. Unless you've painted that picture really clearly, you don't know how to navigate the problems as you go through.” Resource: Nicola Hopes’ . What you’ll learn from this episode: Crucial areas to understand before taking on a business project. How to improve your approach when pitching initiatives to stakeholders. Digital tools that can help organise key information. Strategies for improving interpersonal skills. How leaders can help stakeholders find common ground during disagreements. Three ways leaders can save time and resources on projects.
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Learn fast, learn often: Lessons from two finance leaders
11/05/2025
Learn fast, learn often: Lessons from two finance leaders
In celebration of CGMA Week, the FM podcast welcomed two CGMA designation holders who recently spoke at UK & Ireland ENGAGE to discuss the lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers, how their mindset has shifted over the years, and the advice they would give to finance professionals navigating opportunities in a challenging era defined by potential and uncertainty. Simon Ritchie, ACMA, CGMA, founder and CEO of Blox Software, and Olcay Yilmaz, FCMA, CGMA, finance director–Rail Infrastructure at Siemens, explain the importance of continuous learning in a time when knowledge has a faster expiration date for finance professionals. Ritchie and Yilmaz highlight the ways finance professionals can position emerging technologies as innovation drivers in the finance function and how to fully embrace those tools in their roles. CGMA Week is a global celebration designed to showcase the value, pride, and achievements associated with the CGMA designation. What you’ll learn from this episode: How an early start in technology can prevent finance professionals from working “backwards”. The importance of learning to love learning — and why it pays off. Key areas Yilmaz and Ritchie expect AI to optimise within the finance function. Strategies for harnessing structure and embracing change through uncertainty. Their advice for professionals preoccupied with career ladders and titles. Tips for professionals struggling to map their learning and growth journeys.
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3 common types of difficult people — and how to work better with them
10/22/2025
3 common types of difficult people — and how to work better with them
Executive coach and author Nick Robinson illuminates the challenging traits of work colleagues and shares strategies from his book — The 9 Types of Difficult People: How to Spot Them and Quickly Improve Working Relationships — that professionals can employ to improve relationships on the job. Robinson, a speaker at UK & Ireland ENGAGE earlier this month, explores the interplay between organisational pressures, psychological stressors, power dynamics, and how those factors can influence the development of traits and behaviours that make people difficult to work with. He also shares strategies managers and professionals can explore to help get to the crux of performance issues, improve communication skills, and gain a deeper understanding of peers. “When you ask a difficult person why they're doing what they do, they don't think they're difficult,” Robinson said. “They're trying to do something that they think is right.” What you’ll learn from this episode: Four pressures that can negatively affect our ability to work with others. Three common types of difficult people in the workplace. Advice for managers and employees to navigate challenging relationships and dynamics. Steps for surviving a difficult boss. Tips for “unlearning” bad habits that make you appear more difficult to work with.
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AI, tech, cybersecurity — October FM in summary
10/01/2025
AI, tech, cybersecurity — October FM in summary
The latest episode of the podcast provides an overview of content in the October digital edition of FM. Editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises articles on topics that include AI and cybersecurity, including one with advice on writing AI prompts. The episode closes with an explanation of how members can access the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: Focus areas of the October digital edition. The topic connection in the edition’s leadership columns. More about the advice to managers to “keep their antenna up”. The topic of the Excel article by Liam Bastick, FCMA, CGMA.
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Adaptability, curiosity, shaping the future — Q&A with CIMA’s president
09/24/2025
Adaptability, curiosity, shaping the future — Q&A with CIMA’s president
, FCMA, CGMA, CIMA president and Association of International Certified Professional Accountants co-chair, joined the FM podcast to discuss the pace of change and how finance professionals can lead their organisations through unpredictable conditions. Graham explains the skills needed to move into a finance business partner role, how to effectively challenge outdated practices, the role of critical thinking skills in gaining trust, and why curiosity is essential for continuous learning and skills development. What you’ll learn from this episode: One vital ability for finance professionals in this fast-paced era. Key attributes for transitioning into a finance business partner role. The impact of critical thinking on career development and reputation. Risk management advice and the importance of leading with purpose. How the Association plans to prepare members for future trends. The convergence of curiosity and success.
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Looking inward: A mindful approach to regulating stress, uncertainty
09/10/2025
Looking inward: A mindful approach to regulating stress, uncertainty
Swaran Singh, Ph.D., professor of social and community psychiatry at the University of Warwick, explores the reasons we feel disconnected from our mental process and responses to stressful events, along with ways we can exert more control over those processes to rationalise and minimise uncertainty. Singh also illustrates the connection between mental and physical health and the role of a growth mindset in limiting stress and promoting positivity in the face of adversity. He will speak on the topic of mastering your mindset at in October in London and online. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Why organisations’ approach to wellbeing is evolving. § How to begin to master your mindset and stay positive. § The link between mental and physical health conditions. § Small steps to becoming more at peace with change and uncertainty. § Ways to reframe your inner critic. § Tips for managing and recovering from stress.
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Mark Koziel Q&A: Talent, sense of community, profession opportunities
08/28/2025
Mark Koziel Q&A: Talent, sense of community, profession opportunities
Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, is CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and president and CEO of the AICPA. He’s been in that role since the start of the year and travelled all over the world hearing from members. Summer’s end seemed like a good time for a progress report on a variety of fronts from Koziel, who at the time of publication was visiting Asia. This is a special edition of the podcast, published jointly on the Journal of Accountancy and FM channels. What you’ll learn from this episode: The skills gap affecting businesses around the world. Global influence on accounting and standard setting. An explanation of Rise 2040 and what it will mean for finance professionals. The role of hard and soft trends in strategic planning exercises. Why a 2026 report release is not the end of the Rise 2040 project. What Koziel has learned about himself now that he’s had nearly eight months on the job.
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Do you ever feel like an imposter? You’re not alone
08/20/2025
Do you ever feel like an imposter? You’re not alone
Leadership coach and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professional Sophie Turner explains how CIMA helped her navigate the learning and development path in her career, the psychology of imposter syndrome, and considerations for organisations looking to create a more diverse and inclusive culture. Turner explains the importance of objectivity as a remedy for persistent self-doubt and why it’s hard for people suffering from imposter syndrome to tap into the objective side of their brain. She also illustrates ways that organisations can think differently about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. What you’ll learn from this episode: § How CIMA studies led Turner down the leadership coaching path. § Why imposter syndrome is more complex than feeling anxious or out of place. § The role of feedback in managing imposter syndrome. § The way language impacts women professionally. § Some reasons why companies fail to execute DEI initiatives. § Advice for organisations looking to close diversity and equality gaps.
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FM August: IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, circular business models
08/06/2025
FM August: IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, circular business models
The latest podcast episode provides a preview of content in the August digital edition of FM. To focus on the edition’s overall theme of sustainability, FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe and podcast host Neil Amato are joined for the episode by Jeremy Osborn, FCMA, CGMA, FCPA (Australia), global head of sustainability at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Rowe summarises articles on topics such as change fatigue, circular business models, Excel Compatibility Versions, and landing a finance job in the era of AI-enabled hiring. Osborn focuses on the state of adoption of global sustainability standards and how the standards will affect the role of finance and accounting professionals. What you’ll learn from this episode: · Highlights of the August digital edition cover an article on change fatigue. · Osborn’s assessment of the “accelerating” global adoption of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 sustainability standards. · How the UK’s sustainability standards differ slightly from the IFRS standards. · A definition and examples of circularity in business. · Other highlights from the FM digital edition, including an article on Excel Compatibility Versions.
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In our quest for efficiency, are we losing compassion?
07/23/2025
In our quest for efficiency, are we losing compassion?
Jamie Gruman, Ph.D., professor of organisational behaviour at the University of Guelph in Canada, discusses some of the ways technology is distancing us from other people and how this can harm employees. Gruman explains why this era of urgency and efficiency, aided by technological advancements, threatens to further dehumanise and objectify workforces and describes ways this is happening in businesses. He talks about the research he and Alan Saks, Ph.D., professor of organisational behaviour and human resources management at the University of Toronto Scarborough), have done. That research concludes that work cultures focused on care are necessary for good management and satisfied employees. Gruman also highlights one commonly held “naive belief” preventing the development of more compassionate practices in the workplace. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Different ways technology can dehumanise and objectify employees at work. § Why creating a caring work environment should be simple. § One shared falsehood that stops organisations from implementing caring cultures. § The role of leadership in demonstrating and rewarding care. § The interplay between work culture and employees’ relationship with technology. § How employees are resisting algorithms that threaten their autonomy.
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