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Firm Management

Business Leaders Juggle a Host of Demands in Today’s Economy

When chief financial officers (CFOs) in a Robert Half Management Resources survey were asked to rate the level of difficulty their jobs pose now compared to five years ago, 66 percent of respondents said their roles are more challenging today, and 30 ...

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Firm Management

Recognition After Tax Season: 6 Kudos Staff Will Love

Another tax season is over, and now you can catch your breath. As a manager for a public accounting firm, you may want to take off for a well-deserved vacation. But before you go, be sure to show your hardworking staff some recognition.

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Income Tax

6 Employee Motivation Tips To Close Tax Season Strong

The home stretch of tax season means heavy workloads and long hours for accountants. This time of year, nerves are frayed and tensions are high. It’s no walk in the park for managers either. In addition to your client load, you’ve got to keep your ...

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Firm Management

Tips for Hiring, Managing and Retaining Gen Z Workers

Four years from now, Generation Z will represent more than 20 percent of the workforce. Undoubtedly, this cohort of employees — born in the 1990s — will affect your approach to staff management.

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Accounting

How Firms Can Develop Compensation Packages to Land Top Talent

With public accounting firms facing increased competition for skilled staff, it’s more important than ever that companies take a strategic approach to recruiting and hiring. Above-average compensation packages can go a long way in helping your ...

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Firm Management

Staff Succession Planning Is Critical To Accounting Firm Success

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Accounting

Talking Technology: 5 Ways to Keep Your Accounting Team Up to Date

There’s no shortage of challenges in the realm of accounting. But according to a recent Robert Half Management Resources survey, what really keeps accounting and finance professionals awake at night is staying current with changing technology.

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Firm Management

6 Tips for Tax Season Staffing at Accounting Firms

With tax season looming, now is the time for accounting firms to ramp up their staffing strategy. Determining your needed mix of full-time and temporary professionals — before holiday time-off — will set you on a course for success come 2016.

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Firm Management

What Accounting Firms Need to Know About Updating Salaries and Giving Raises

If you can’t remember the last time you reviewed your employees’ compensation, it’s been too long. Your staff members know what they’re worth and what the local job market is paying, and so should you. At least once a year, benchmark your firm’s ...

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Firm Management

5 Hiring and Salary Trends That Will Shape Public Accounting in 2016

Growth indicators for the second half of 2015 are providing a glimpse into the hiring environment for 2016, and it appears the race to attract and retain top accounting talent is only heating up.

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Firm Management

9 Essential Tips for Managing Remote Workers

While the benefits of greater staff autonomy typically outweigh the potential disadvantages, managers need to adjust their strategies to make things work when team members are offsite. Here are some do’s and don’ts of managing remote workers.

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Firm Management

Reducing Staff Turnover: How to Recognize and Respond to Retention Red Flags

Accounting and finance professionals with in-demand skills are finding they have many options when it comes to job offers. This is great news for candidates. However, as a manager, you recognize a rosier hiring environment means you have to work harder...