Are employers beginning to become more employee centric? To that end, workplace wellness programs are experiencing a notable surge, reflecting a commitment to employee health that extends beyond the paycheck and traditional health benefits. It seems organizations are beginning to increasingly prioritize comprehensive well-being—30% of U.S. firms have expanded these offerings this year (PNC Bank, March 26, 2025). Today’s programs encompass fitness, mental [...]
Couple times per year I like to look at the makeup of the current workforce. Who is in the workforce now and who is coming down the pike. Today’s workplace is truly a generational mashup— so here’s the lineup card for most companies: ➡️Boomers: Born 1946-1964, now 61-79 y/o ➡️Gen X: 1965-1980, 45-60 y/o ➡️Millennials: 1981-1996, 29-44 y/o ➡️Gen Z: 1997-2012, 13-28 y/o [...]
Offer, acceptance and start date are only intermediary steps in securing a successful hire. To foster a successful and effective hire, onboarding is essential for integrating new talent into your management team and boosting organizational productivity. Let’s consider some numbers. 📊 With 25+ years placing CPAs and finance leaders, I’ve seen firsthand that stellar onboarding can glue talent to firms, while weak starts [...]
As a recruiter, I’ve seen firsthand how a streamlined hiring process can make or break talent acquisition. Efficiency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a game changer. By cutting unnecessary steps, involving only key stakeholders, and sticking to a tight timeline, we can land top talent before they slip away. ✂️ Fewer steps mean focusing on what matters: a clear job description, targeted sourcing, and [...]
Layoffs are making headlines again in 2025, and the ripples are hitting Tampa Bay’s hiring scene. After a tumultuous 2024, companies across industries are trimming headcounts—some 19 tech firms alone cut 5,200 jobs this year (NerdWallet, Jan 23, 2025). Beyond tech, Marriott’s shedding 833 roles in a restructuring push (mondo, Jan 14, 2025), while CVS Health dropped 2,900 corporate jobs to save $2 [...]
Private equity portfolio companies are often on a growth fast track. With PE firms aiming for 3-5 or 5-7 year exits, scaling efficiently is a top priority. Acquisitions can fuel that growth—BCG’s 2023 M&A Report found serial acquirers (5+ deals) grew revenue 1.5-2 times faster than organic-growth peers over a decade (BCG M&A Report 2023). In my 25+ years placing CFOs, VPs of [...]
Employee engagement & well-being both contribute to employee retention. Are they related? Which comes first? 👀 A recent article by Fast Company has shed light on a concerning trend in the corporate world. It seems that despite the constant talk about employee engagement, many leaders are not truly invested in making it a priority. 🤔 However, the focus should not just be on [...]
🎆Fourth of July week and it’s been a hot summer here in Central Florida. What’s hot in CPAland? Recruiting and retaining talent – shocker. ⚡ The AICPA's recent PCPS CPA Firm Top Issues Survey, unveiled at ENGAGE 2024, highlighted that finding qualified staff remains the most pressing concern for accounting firms, excluding sole practitioners. Firms with 2 or more employees overwhelmingly cited staffing [...]
Two of the hottest topics relative to accounting & finance professionals revolve around recruiting and retention. Recruiting talent is a weeklong seminar to itself. If employees are to be retained though, engagement is a must. It is so important for driving productivity and retention. 💼📈 According to a recent Forbes article, there are several proven & basic strategies to increase employee engagement. These [...]
Given the current and future CPA shortage, it seems like a good idea to consider all factors that may attract, deter and retain industry professionals. Here’s one. The 150-hour requirement for CPA certification has long been a topic of debate within the accounting profession. Recent data suggests the need for a re-evaluation of this mandate, particularly in terms of its impact on diversity [...]