Wading Through the New Independent Contractor Status Rule A new federal rule outlines a multifactor test for evaluating whether a worker should be classified as a 1099 independent contractor or W-2 employee.

The Ethics of Exit Interviews Exit interviews can be an effective method for communicating and learning feedback. To ensure you get the most out of them, let’s review some ethical considerations.

Unsettled Ground: How CPAs Can Land Safely After a Layoff Shock, dismay, and even panic are all natural reactions to being laid off. Here, experts share advice for how CPAs and other accounting and finance professionals can navigate these challenging career moments.

Navigating Non-Competes in a Changing Labor Market A proposed rule would prohibit employers from using non-compete agreements with workers. What does this mean for the accounting and finance profession?

Pay to Play: Can Pay Transparency Help CPA Firms Attract and Retain Talent? New pay transparency laws are requiring employers to disclose wages to prospective candidates and/or current employees. Though not required in all states, many employers—including CPA firms—are gambling on using the practice to attract and retain talent.

Is AI the Solution to Acquiring Accounting Talent? Artificial intelligence could reduce the time and costs of hiring, but what risks accompany this new approach to acquiring accounting talent?

Is a Talent Pool the Answer for Your Finance Staffing Needs? Interesting times call for creativity, and today’s post-pandemic workforce is calling for finance leaders to think more creatively about attracting, retaining, and developing their talent.

The 5 W’s of a Successful New-Hire Orientation With a little planning, CPAs can successfully welcome and orient new staff into their organizations. To help new hires hit the ground running, follow the “who, what, when, where, and why” of orientation.