How to retain staff amid surging turnover
Experts theorize that the COVID-19 pandemic may have led to increased burnout and that employees who stayed in their jobs in 2020 now feel more comfortable leaving.
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Better remote job interviews and ERC updates
A CPA shares how her organization made remote job candidates feel more comfortable thanks to an improved interview process.
Will sweatpants come to the office when we return?
HR professionals at several CPA firms offer ideas on how to ease teams back into office mode while preserving comfort.
How to effectively support working parents during a crisis
Helping employees maintain health and efficiency during a crisis requires flexibility, empathy, and consistent communication. Employers can follow these tips to help employees during a crisis.
Ease staff’s fears about returning to the office
Firm leaders can address staff’s anxieties by discussing the rationale for returning to in-person work, communicating transparently about the safety measures they are taking, implementing employee feedback and, when possible, giving staff control over when they return.
Adapting to workplace culture in a virtual world
This article discusses ways to help integrate new employees into firm culture, even when everyone can’t be together in person.
Take control of your home Wi-Fi with Gryphon
A look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life.
Finding the best talent using remote interviews
Social distancing and other pandemic precautions don’t have to slow down your search for talent. One organization offers tips for conducting effective remote job interviews.
Supreme Court declines to take up remote worker taxation case
The US Supreme Court declined to allow New Hampshire to sue Massachusetts over a pandemic-related regulation that allows Massachusetts to continue to collect state income tax from remote workers who normally work in Massachusetts.
Business travel resuming for many after pandemic-related cuts
More than one-third of finance leaders say their organizations are resuming customary business travel or plan to do so by the end of the year.
Automate meeting tasks with these tools
These software tools are worthy of consideration for anyone regularly running virtual meetings.
Flexibility can cushion pandemic’s threat to women’s careers
Additional responsibilities around caring for children and supervising schooling are taking a toll on women, putting them at increasing risk of burnout during the pandemic.
4 ways to get the most out of a virtual conference
If you’re planning to attend a virtual conference this year, try these four tips for maximizing learning, expanding your network, and achieving professional development.
Potential pitfalls for a return to in-person work
An ENGAGE 2021 speaker details some of the phrases and approaches organizations should avoid as they plan for a return to more regular in-person work.
5 tips for overcoming your pandemic screen addiction
This article offers tips on using technology in healthier ways.
4 reopening mistakes employers must avoid
As firm leaders prepare for a post-pandemic work world, they should take care to plot a path that steers clear of potential pitfalls — four of which are explored in this article.
Weighing a move if your job has gone remote
Here are a few things remote-working finance professionals should consider when thinking of moving.
The pandemic pushed us forward. Let’s keep evolving
This article discusses how CPAs should plan for and expect significant organic growth based on the transformation that occurred due to the pandemic.
6 proactive steps accountants can take to get promoted in 2021
Individuals who are proactive about their professional development and excel at communication and other soft skills have the best chance of promotion in a remote-working environment.
How the 2021 busy season is different
Some accounting firms prepared for the 2021 busy season by staffing up and offering more flexible work options for employees dealing with family issues during the pandemic.
