PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
The AICPA’s Work/Life & Women’s Initiatives Executive
Committee offers a free Guide to Building a Successful Off-Ramping
Program that provides unique ideas for building employee
loyalty and keeping individuals who voluntarily leave their jobs,
called off-ramping, connected to the organization in an effort to use
their skills in unique ways. According to the guide, by 2008, women
will make up 48% of the U.S. work force but over their careers 37%
will voluntarily leave their jobs either temporarily or permanently
for reasons such as caring for children or elders. These off-ramped
employees may find opportunities to continue working for an accounting
firm through temporary or contract work or other opportunities. By
implementing off-ramping programs and initiatives, firms can
strategically address staffing needs while helping women to achieve
greater professional and personal balance.
To receive a copy of the guide, e-mail womensinitiatives@aicpa.org or download it at www.aicpa.org/download/career/wofi/0666-331_WLWIECs_Off-Ramping_Program.pdf.
