Human capital

TOPICS / FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

August 23, 2021

How to develop a growth mindset

In today’s competitive global field, those who want to grow and move into leadership roles must demonstrate they’re willing to push themselves beyond their comfort zone to learn and try new things.

August 16, 2021

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.

August 9, 2021

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.

August 1, 2021

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.

July 26, 2021

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.

July 19, 2021

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.

July 1, 2021

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.

June 18, 2021

Coming together to advance Black CPAs

Leaders whose organizations focus on promoting the advancement of Black CPAs, both on their own and as a part of the Black CPA Centennial, offer insights on where the profession stands and where it needs to go.

June 1, 2021

Use this formula to build trust with clients

Accountants can position themselves as more trustworthy by working through the classic “trust equation” developed by David Maister, Charles Green, and Robert Galford. Angie Grissom, owner of The Rainmaker Companies, illustrates how to do so.

May 24, 2021

Accounting profession continues to zero in on DEI issues

After a year of heightened focus on diversity, equity and inclusion issues, leaders of the accounting profession are continuing in their commitment to make strides in this area. Accountability and transparency related to these issues will be pivotal in the coming years.

May 24, 2021

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.

May 20, 2021

Supporting AAPI talent in May and beyond

A diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant explains why DEI should more often be referred to as DEIB. She also offers tips for organizations and individuals to support employees of Asian heritage.

May 10, 2021

These are the snacks powering CPAs during tax season

Here are some ways CPAs and their firms are keeping their bodies — and brains — fed during this extended tax season.

April 21, 2021

Can accounting firms mandate vaccines?

There are many legal and human resources considerations firms must weigh before crafting a vaccine policy for their staff.

April 19, 2021

Find success with virtual campus recruiting

This article offers tips to help firms succeed at virtual recruiting.

April 12, 2021

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.

April 9, 2021

How hiring practices have shifted as a result of the pandemic

Companies should consider benefits and challenges of hiring workers outside their geographic area.

April 5, 2021

Keys to striking an effective balance as a manager

This article offers tips on balancing empathetic leadership with critical business goals.

March 15, 2021

6 tips for mitigating and recovering from burnout

This article offers strategies for dealing with burnout at your accounting firm.

March 11, 2021

A CPA leader’s view on the rise of women in the profession

Hear a conversation with Lara Abrash, CPA, chair and CEO of Deloitte & Touche LLP, on diversity, along with updates on provisions of the stimulus bill and more.

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