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  • The One Sentence Every Cover Letter Needs

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 9, 2025
    In a sea of job applications, a tailored cover letter can still make a powerful difference—especially when it includes one sentence: “I will add immediate value to this role in the following ways.” 

  • Georgia Passes Bill to Expand CPA Licensure Pathways

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 8, 2025
    Georgia has taken a major step to modernize its CPA licensure system. House Bill 148, unanimously passed by the state legislature and awaiting Governor Brian Kemp’s signature, will establish two new routes to becoming a licensed CPA starting Jan. 1, 2026. 

  • The Rise of the Interim CEO: Why Temporary Leadership is Here to Stay

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 7, 2025

    Interim CEOs are gaining traction as companies navigate leadership turnover and shifting business demands. Nearly 25% of CEOs appointed in early 2025 were interim—up sharply from just 8% in the same period last year. 

  • Bill Expanding CPA Licensure Pathways Introduced in New York State Assembly

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 4, 2025
    On April 1, New York State Assembly member Crystal Peoples-Stokes introduced Assembly Bill A7613, a companion to Senate Bill S6891, making another significant step toward expanding access to CPA licensure in the state.

  • Gen Z is Choosing Values Over Pay—Why Employers Should Pay Attention

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 3, 2025
    Gen Z is entering the workforce on its own terms, and increasingly that means turning down jobs that don’t align with their values.

  • Gen Z and Millennials Are Powering a Wellness Boom—Even in a Slow Economy

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 2, 2025
    While much of the economy braces for a downturn, Gen Z and millennials are fueling a wellness surge that appears largely recession-resistant.

  • Is Gen Z Using FMLA as a New Form of Quiet Quitting?

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 28, 2025
    As Gen Z reshaped workplace norms, a new trend is emerging that some experts say is replacing “quiet quitting”: the strategic use of FMLA leave. Younger workers are increasingly leveraging the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to step away from roles that leave them feeling disengaged or burned out. 

  • Why Cover Letters Still Count—Even When They’re Optional

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 27, 2025
    In today’s job market, cover letters have begun to seem outdated or even unnecessary—especially when many companies no longer require them. According to Harvard Business Review, submitting a thoughtful, personalized cover letter can still give you a competitive edge. 

  • New York Senate Introduces Bill Creating Additional Pathway to CPA Licensure

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Mar 26, 2025
    On March 26, a bill was introduced in the New York State Senate to create an additional path to CPA licensure that would require a bachelor's degree, the passage of a CPA exam and two years of professional experience.

  • Homeownership Stalls for Gen Z and Millennials Amid Soaring Costs

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 25, 2025
    The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many young Americans. In 2024, just 26.1% of Gen Z adults owned homes—virtually unchanged from previous years. Millennials fared only slightly better—their homeownership rate of 54.9 percent showed no real growth from 2023. 
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