Practical Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent in Accounting

Explore cutting-edge hiring solutions for accountancy firms with Robin Thieme, CEO and founder of KBS CFO, and industry expert Blake Oliver. Learn how work simulations provide a "try before you buy" approach, ensuring a better fit for the firm and the candidate. Discover the benefits of apprenticeship programs, which KBS CFO has successfully implemented. Robin will share insights from her experience running a Results Only Work Environment and discuss how these innovative practices can help your firm attract and retain top talent. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your hiring process!(Originally recorded on June 19, 2024, on Earmark Webinars+)SponsorMakersHub - https://earmarkcpe.promo/makershubChapters(01:57) - Robin Thieme's Background and Firm Overview (05:26) - Specialization in Distilleries (07:39) - Team Structure and Roles (12:59) - Innovative Hiring Practices (18:12) - Work Simulation Process (27:59) - Remote Work Challenges and Skills (36:28) - Introduction to Results Only Work Environment (36:57) - Attracting Top Talent with a Tech-Forward Approach (38:45) - Flexibility and Accountability in Remote Work (42:01) - Managing Team Performance and Client Expectations (43:30) - How to Hold Your Team Accountable (46:33) - Choosing the Right Workflow Tools (54:56) - Exploring Apprenticeship Programs (59:59) - The Role of Timesheets in Job Costing (01:02:13) - Conclusion and Contact Information Earn CPE for this episode!https://www.earmark.app/course/c41e6910-586a-474d-ae77-febfce14898fSign up to get free CPE for listening to the Earmark Podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comDownload the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guest, Robin H Thieme, CITP, CGMA, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbscfo/ Learn more about KBS CFOWebsite: https://www.kbscfo.com/#Connect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/