Taxes May 1, 2026
Tax Season Survival Index Measures the Human Cost of Tax Season on Professionals
The TSSI measures the cost to sleep, to health, to relationships, and to the professionals who run the engine of public accounting.
Payroll April 8, 2026
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Mental Health Remains the Last Workplace Taboo
Employees are more comfortable discussing race, sexuality, and physical health than they are about discussing mental health, even as burnout and overwhelm continue to rise.
Payroll February 23, 2026
Do Tax Pros and Accountants Get Enough ‘Mental Health’ Days?
It’s important for all of us to take care of our mental health at work. Even if your employer doesn’t provide PTO especially for mental health, you can help yourself do a reset.
Small Business February 12, 2026
Small Business Owners Lose 33 Workdays a Year to Tax and Financial Stress, Xero Study Finds
Based on a survey of U.S. small business owners, Xero's "Emotional Tax Return 2026 Report" confirms that financial stress isn't just confined to tax season but instead has become a year-round emotional burden.
Payroll January 23, 2026
20 Jobs That Are Too Stressful for AI to Take Over
The Index identifies jobs where AI assists with routine tasks, but humans must step in when lives, reputations, or entire organizations are on the line.
Firm Management November 13, 2025
When Flexibility Becomes a Liability
Remote and flexible workers often report that flexibility comes with an unspoken catch: they must be reachable at all times to “prove” they’re working.
Firm Management October 27, 2025
The Ticking Clock: How to Effectively Manage the Accounting Firm Calendar
Change is possible when we choose to wind the clock differently, set clear stops, and build small habits that keep the mechanism running instead of exploding into chaos.
Payroll October 1, 2025
AIxiety Across America: States With the Highest AI-Related Job Concerns
By identifying the states with the highest interest and concern, and where workers are most motivated to future-proof their careers, the data offers a clear snapshot of where AIxiety is felt the strongest in the U.S.
Staffing September 25, 2025
1 in 3 Employees Have Cried at Work, Most Feel Pressure to Hide Emotions
Research shows just 32% rate the overall psychological safety of their workplace as high, while 67% have felt the need to "mask" their emotions to appear professional.
Payroll September 4, 2025
How to Lessen the Financial Stress of a Divorce
Financial stress can worsen the pain of divorce. It may feel like a financial nightmare, but there are some ways to reduce that stress.
Accounting August 26, 2025
Senior Accountants Crushed by Busy Season Stress
Most senior accountants (75%) described this busy season as "somewhat" or "extremely" stressful, compared to 22% of associates, according to the results of a new survey from staffing agency Distinct.
Payroll June 27, 2025
Job Insecurity is Causing Significant Stress for More Than Half of Employees in the U.S.
A whopping 54% of workers said job insecurity has had a "significant impact" on their stress levels at work, and 39% said they're worried they may be unemployed in the next 12 months, according to a new American Psychological Association survey.