Employee retention

The war for talent goes on, but there are creative solutions available for bold firms, according to Jeff Phillips.

A recent survey pointed out that technology can either accelerate burnout or slow it, depending on the individual accountant.

That decision may have been premature, according to a new report.

The shortage of new accountants stems mainly from four mistakes the profession has made.

It's slow to establish, but can be destroyed in an instant. When it's not present there is friction and chaos. But where trust is present, magic happens.

Blaming the educational requirement ignores the many harsh realities in accounting.

Staffing has become so big a concern that it has actually broken into a number of smaller issues.

The leading firms in the profession share their biggest concerns for the next 12 months.

A stubborn skills shortage requires tax leaders to deploy new strategies for hiring and retaining top tax talent.

Paying attention to these trio of areas will make your firm attractive to current and future employees.

No single idea will sufficiently boost the number of people entering accounting — which is why we need more.

Retention is as important an issue for the accounting profession as recruiting is.

Despite all the opportunity that surrounds this space, a significant challenge stands in the way of the industry achieving its immense potential: the talent pipeline.

The window for participating in Accounting Today and Best Companies Group's annual ranking is currently open.

While CPA firm mergers and acquisitions have become a year-round pursuit, there's no question there are some peak times for activity. Post-tax season is one of them.

Changing your approach to hiring new talent at your firm can make a big impact.

Much is said about expanding diversity in firms today, but without proper attention to creating an inclusive work environment, much of that effort can be for naught.

Culture is critical in attracting and retaining staff — but well-designed financial benefits can be a big help.

The inflation crisis is adding to wage pressures, creating retention challenges and affecting employee mental health in the accounting profession around the world.

The major issue may well be misperceptions of the profession's value, suggests Kimberly Ellison-Taylor.