Employee retention

I have long advocated hiring entry-level people rather than those with two or three years’ experience.

Much has been written about employee retention at public accounting firms. Employee connectivity to the business, or “employee engagement,” is a key factor in employee retention and firm growth.

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When CPA firm leaders are in discussions to merge with another firm, the conversation at some point turns to the importance of staff retention and engagement over the short and long term.

Many firm leaders do not truly appreciate that CPA firms are in the business of public accounting and consulting to generate handsome profits and an attractive ROI for the equity partner group.

Many firms fire staff after tax season. The reason being that they feel they needed to get through tax season and those who are not good are let go as soon as practical. I did it differently.

From getting stronger at soft skills to really feeling the feedback -- solutions to real-life problems at accounting firms (text version).

From getting stronger at soft skills to really feeling the feedback -- solutions to real-life problems at accounting firms.

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Recruiting young professionals is hard, but retaining them can be even tougher.

Jody Padar on how a dog-friendly office can provide much-needed relief during busy season.

Many employee performance evaluation processes or systems are met with some level of disdain by employees.

Without an effective MP, a firm runs the risk of not reaching the next level of success.

The Top 100 firm recognized staff members for individual contributions both in and out of the office.

Firm's initiative gives nine winners the opportunity to achieve personal and professional goals with $10K each.

Global poll of 8,000 young people finds fear in job security, international conflict.