Are you struggling to attract and retain top accounting talent? Could your firm's inability to find and keep the right people be its biggest threat? Rob Brown uncovers what makes certain accounting firms truly great places to work. With the accounting profession facing unprecedented challenges in talent acquisition and retention, Brown emphasizes the critical importance of standing out as an employer of choice in today's competitive market. Brown outlines the key areas he'll be exploring with senior leaders from successful accounting firms across North America and the UK. These include company culture, employer branding, talent attraction strategies, employee engagement, retention success stories, mental health support, career development opportunities, and diversity and inclusion efforts. He invites firms with exceptional employer brands and talent strategies to participate in the series, offering a platform to share their success stories and best practices. Key Takeaways: ✓ Talent shortage in accounting is unlike anything seen before, posing a significant threat to firms' survival and growth. ✓ Standard recruitment approaches are no longer sufficient; firms need innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent. ✓ Culture is crucial but challenging to get right, especially with remote and hybrid work models. ✓ Employee engagement and mental health support are essential for long-term retention ✓ Diversity and inclusion efforts are non-negotiable for attracting a wide range of talent Quotes: "Top performers at all levels of the career ladder, they have multiple options. And they won't hesitate to go elsewhere if your firm does not stand out." "Culture is so tricky, isn't it? It's easy to talk about it, but it gets much harder to get it right." SHOW DETAILS HERE You can watch this specific episode on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/wjIBowQnIRU ___________ This is the Accounting Talent Podcast, dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore. The Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) runs regular international virtual speed networking events to build your personal brand and make valuable industry connections network in the accounting, finance and tech world: Book your place at our next gathering here: https://accountinginfluencers.com/events More Accounting Influencers content here: https://www.youtube.com/@accountinginfluencers for all of our podcast episodes https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers for our events and posts Thanks to our sponsors: ACCOUNTINGFLY. Accountingfly connects employers with top U.S.-based accounting talent through a variety of services including dedicated searches, Always-On Recruiting, and freelance placements for seasonal or temporary needs. They specialize in remote accounting recruitment, recognizing early on the significant advantages that remote work offers to employers, job-seekers, and their own operations. They pride themselves on their track record of matching the right candidates with the right opportunities and building a robust team of industry experts. Additionally, their partnership with Going Concern—an esteemed...