So how to stay visible when your face is on a screen in a room full of actual bodies? Harvard Business Review suggests remote workers “overindex on creating perceptions of rock solid reliability.” In other words, overdeliver on the amount of work you do. But expecting remote workers to bend over backwards to prove they’re being productive is what got us to this [...]
The topic of culture arises in nearly every conversation I am having with both clients and candidates. That said - culture comes from the top, as they say, and so does innovation. For a lot of leaders I talk to in my role as Executive Recruiter, innovation is a critical characteristic for their companies. And without a strong leader in the CEO position [...]
Florida gained over 479,000 jobs in 2021, an increase of 5.6%. Nationally, the number of jobs increased by 4.5% in 2021. Plenty of interesting data attached! 2021.December.Florida
Why Low Ball Offers Are A Bad Idea Have you ever considered making a lowball salary offer? Perhaps it was for a candidate who was a good fit but has been unemployed for a few months. Say she was earning $100k in her previous position. Because she is currently unemployed, it might be tempting to experiment with how low of a salary [...]
Requesting a Pay Increase No one appreciates the feeling of being underpaid for their work, but many people are unsure how to approach the topic with their employers. A raise in compensation can be a touchy subject to address as it tends to create an aura of awkwardness for the requestor. But it doesn’t have to. Contrary to how it may initially feel, [...]
Managing the Talent Pipeline for CPA firms Demand for CPA talent is at an all-time high in public accounting firms everywhere. The proliferation of Advisory, Transaction Advisory Services, and Consulting Practices within firms are creating a shortage across all practice areas, including Audit and Tax. Hiring and retaining these professionals have become more and more challenging for companies that do not have an [...]