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Episode 4. In today's interview, "Talent & Retention Strategies for Accounting Firms"

Key takeaways from this episode include:

tracing the origins of the great resignation as people change their priorities, especially in accounting

the role of low salaries, limited career opportunities, feeling unvalued , strained relationships with bosses in churn of accounting firm team members

how accounting firms can be more proactive in keeping their people

why many accounting conferences keep putting on the same speakers and topics as the risk of repeating the same messages

some of the flexible working options for accountancy firms to increase the chances of keeping staff

the importance of competitive benefits and why these go beyond a competitive salary

why a healthy culture in accounting firms is no longer optional to retain people

the two investments accounting firm leaders need to prioritise to stay relevant and competitive

the role of financial literacy and prudent practice management to create the means to invest in people

Action: if you haven't already, find out what your people need, what drives them and what they think makes your firm a great place to work

Original source:

https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/time-for-a-great-reassessment-in-accounting

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