{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F253c7d26-65fb-4558-8bf2-eb538de7ebb7","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Flexible Work Patterns in Accountancy Firms","description":"Episode 117. In today's news episode, we discuss \"Flexible Work Patterns in Accountancy Firms.\"\r\n\r\nKey takeaways from this episode include:\r\n\r\n\u2713 shout out to Barry Ross, partner at Crossland Employment Solicitors for the original article\r\n\r\n\u2713 why there is no return to how things used to be pre-pandemic in the business world\r\n\r\n\u2713 what the new normal is now with a hybrid workplace\r\n\r\n\u2713 what hybrid working allows accounting firms to do with their recruitment strategies\r\n\r\n\u2713 the challenges that arise for accountancy firms with hybrid working and remote workplaces\r\n\r\n\u2713 how accounting staff recruited in the pandemic have only ever known remote working\r\n\r\n\u2713 the importance of employment contracts for new accounting hires\r\n\r\n\u2713 whether accounting firm employees can actually demand flexible working with location of work and hours of work\r\n\r\n\u2713 answering the question 'how far can accounting firm employees actually live from their office?'\r\n\r\n\u2713 the key issues that arise for accountancy practices with the new world of work post-pandemic\r\n\r\n\u2713 the need for compromise between staff and employers if accounting firms are to stay competitive, service clients and drive growth\r\n\r\n\u2713 how flexible work patterns can help accounting firms differentiate and attract talent\r\n\r\nSource:\r\n\r\nhttps://accountinginfluencers.captivate.fm/episode/flexible-work-patterns-in-accountancy-firms\r\n\r\nNOTE TO LISTENERS:\r\n\r\nThe Accounting Influencers Podcast is a CPE-accredited daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays. On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes.\r\n\r\nEvery Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen.\r\n\r\nEvery Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world. \r\n\r\nEvery Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay current and keep your skills topped up.\r\n\r\nFinally, every Saturday gives listeners a bonus episode which focuses on the buyers of accounting services - the clients themselves. In particular how they feel, react to and experience their interactions with accountants. That includes why they buy or don't buy, why they move or stay and why they think how they think about you, your firm, your prices and your offerings.\r\n\r\nMartin and Rob love to hear from the show's 22,000 unique listeners in 150 countries around the world. If you like the show and listen to multiple episodes, we'd really appreciate your appreciation with a review or rating. As most of our listeners tune in via Apple podcasts...\r\n\r\nHow to leave a review on Apple Podcasts\r\n\r\n\u2460 Open the Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.\r\n\r\n\u2461 Navigate to the page of the Accounting Influencers Podcast.\r\n\r\n\u2462 Scroll down to find the subhead titled \"Ratings and Reviews.\"\r\n\r\n\u2463 Under one of the highlighted reviews, select \"Write a Review.\"\r\n\r\nAnything about the style of the show, the frequency, the content, the CPE/CPD, the hosts Martin and Rob, the guests, the different segments or something in particular that's made a difference. Listeners can rate the show on a scale of one to five stars and can also add a written review. \r\n\r\nPlease also recommend the show to people in your network because we'd love to reach a wider audience. Thank you from Rob, Martin and the whole Accounting Influencers Podcast team.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/19b35379-d1d2-42c9-b413-b724a32c1b50/ij1fOC3dlyhleBKJd08MxZQp.jpg"}