Staffing July 22, 2025
7 in 10 Managers Say Supervising Gen Z Feels Like Babysitting or Parenting
About 61% say their Gen Z reports require frequent hand-holding, while 52% say they struggle to follow basic instructions.
Payroll July 17, 2025
93% of Managers Say Hiring Process Takes Longer Than Two Years Ago
In a survey of more than 2,200 U.S. hiring managers, nearly all (93%) said the hiring process takes longer now than it did just two years ago.
Payroll June 30, 2025
Half of Managers Use AI To Determine Who Gets Promoted and Fired
78% use AI to determine raises, 77% for promotions, 66% for layoffs, and 64% for terminations. More than 1 in 5 managers say they frequently allow AI to make final decisions without human input.
Accounting May 13, 2025
Accounting Seen as a Gateway for Entrepreneurial Ambitions and Skills, ACCA Survey Finds
More than half of North American accounting and finance professionals have career ambitions to be entrepreneurs, while two-thirds are interested in pursuing a career focused on environmental issues.
Human Resources May 13, 2025
These 7 Passive Email Phrases Could Be Costing You a Promotion, Expert Warns
These phrases may seem harmless but cutting them from your emails now could be the small change that makes a big difference in how you’re perceived during promotion reviews.
Payroll April 14, 2025
Top 5 Challenges Facing Entry-Level Professionals
In a survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. employees conducted by Robert Half, respondents revealed some common challenges they encountered early in their careers.
Payroll April 14, 2025
How to Build a Robust Pipeline of Accounting Talent for Your CPA Firm
CPA firms that lack a strong talent pipeline risk understaffing, overworking existing employees and potentially losing business to competitors with workforces better prepared to take on new challenges.
Accounting March 3, 2025
A Colleague’s Recap of CPA Practice Advisor’s 2025 Thought Leader Symposium
This year’s program focused on the impacts of AI, Private Equity, Staffing, CAAS, and Security. Below are my “takes” on what I’m advising my firms to do.
Firm Management February 6, 2025
Embracing 5 Generations in the Workplace
Modern accounting firms are more age-diverse than ever, with most workplaces hosting five generations. While every person is an individual, each generation tends to be shaped by distinct historical events, cultural shifts and technological advancements.
Payroll January 15, 2025
Only 24% of Workers Confident They Have Skills Needed for Advancement
Employers that invest in continued learning and on-the-job development stand to reap bottom-line benefits that go beyond having a well-prepared workforce.
Firm Management March 26, 2024
Should You Rehire a Boomerang Employee?
Some employees realize they left a good thing and may want to return to the job they left.
Firm Management October 10, 2023
Meeting the Staffing Demands: How Automation is Transforming Accounting Firms
As tax regulations become more intricate and audit scrutiny intensifies, the demand for accurate tax preparation continues to grow, adding pressure to tax practitioners.