Recruiting

The 2018 Best Accounting Firms to Work For

The top workplaces in the profession are all about building engagement with their employees.

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Employee retention

Meet the 2018 Best Midsized and Large Firms to Work For

An introduction to the members of Accounting Today's annual ranking of the top workplaces in the profession.

By Daniel Hood

November 9

Employee retention

Meet the 2018 Best Small Firms to Work For

An introduction to the members of Accounting Today's annual ranking of the top workplaces in the profession.

By Daniel Hood

November 7

Workforce management

The missing piece: The partner’s talent management mindset

The Big Four accounting firms have never been as concerned with the future of their workforce as they are today.

By Ayalla Reuven-Lelong

November 5

Practice management

Meet the ‘fat middle’ firm

A new shape of accounting firm may bring significant — and potentially unwelcome — change.

By Daniel Hood

November 5

The 2018 Best Large Firm to Work For: SC&H Group

In Maryland, this Top 100 Firm values clients and colleagues equally.

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The 2018 Best Midsized Firm to Work For: Wilkin & Guttenplan

In New Jersey, this firm finds ways to help staff soar.

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The 2018 Best Small Firm to Work For: GMS Surgent

In Pennsylvania, this Devon-based firm puts emphasis on education.

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Payroll

Paychex reports modest rise in small-business wages in October

Pay rose a moderate amount, but job growth at smaller companies slowed slightly.

By Michael Cohn

October 30

Create one-of-a-kind experiences

The unique memories employees form are a powerful force for retention.

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Give the gift of time

From unlimited PTO to closing the office during holiday weeks, time away is a valuable perk.

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Curate your space

Firms’ physical facilities matter more to staff than they might think.

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Raise up women

With staff breakdowns skewing female, the Best Firms are doing more for these employees.

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Set your firm apart

These nine policies could make all the difference when it comes to being a Best Firm to Work For.

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Recognize achievement as often as possible

Prize money is nice, but public recognition is often valued just as much.

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Encourage upward feedback and input

Letting staff influence the direction of the firm is a major engagement booster.

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College recruiting

Tech fluency leads profession's needs

The AICPA and NASBA agree: Accounting grads need to be fluent in technology to be an attractive new hire.

By Tom Rogowski

October 17

White Paper Rethinking gender pay inequity in a more transparent world

When are differences in pay justified? Modern employers face this question every day — and there are no easy answers. Based on a research study, this paper addresses what drives gender pay disparity and actions employers can take.

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Double-down on work-life balance

The Best Firms take their commitment to flexibility very seriously.

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Employee retention

Recruitment and retention of your business developers

What’s more important to your firm: someone who can do the work or someone who can sell the work?

By Art Kuesel

October 16