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Time to Revisit Transparent Interviews?
Time to Revisit Transparent Interviews?

By Steve Evans on Nov 07, 2024

In today's tight labor market, transparent interviews are gaining attention as a fair and consistent method to evaluate candidates. Transparent interviews provide candidates with questions in advance, allowing them to showcase their suitability for the role. Explore how transparent interviews can enhance your hiring process by allowing for better-prepared candidates and more accurate assessments of their fit for the job.

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Enhancing Your Firms Hiring Process
Enhancing Your Firms Hiring Process

By Giles Pearson on Sep 26, 2024

The blog promotes a webinar aimed at improving the hiring process for accountants, focusing on using objective evidence and validated tests to make better hiring decisions

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Is AI Empowering or Frustrating Your Hiring?
Is AI Empowering or Frustrating Your Hiring?

By Giles Pearson on Jul 31, 2024

A typical hiring process that incorporates AI tools like ChatGPT for drafting job descriptions and refining resumes and cover letters. The process begins with the creation of a job description, followed by advertising the job and receiving applications, some of which are enhanced by AI. This leads to variable quality in applications.

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Mastering Talent: Top Strategies for Recruitment and Retention in Accounting
Mastering Talent: Top Strategies for Recruitment and Retention in Accounting

By Donna Roughan on Jun 13, 2024

The balance of power in hiring has shifted towards candidates who are likely to receive multiple offers. To attract top talent, firms must not only implement these strategies but also communicate them effectively. Engaging existing employees to understand their needs can help both in recruiting new talent and retaining current staff.

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Candidates Don't Drop Out Because of Assessment
Candidates Don't Drop Out Because of Assessment

By Giles Pearson on Feb 28, 2024

Explore the advantages of incorporating pre-employment assessments in accounting and bookkeeping firms' hiring practices. Research indicates that candidates who perform well in assessments are more inclined to complete them, enabling firms to pinpoint high-quality applicants efficiently, thus enhancing the hiring process.

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Keep Your Talent: The Power of Stay Interviews in Employee Retention
Keep Your Talent: The Power of Stay Interviews in Employee Retention

By Giles Pearson on Aug 22, 2023

"Stay interviews," a proactive approach to employee retention, can prevent small grievances from snowballing into reasons for departure. By understanding what motivates your employees and addressing potential issues early, you not only retain key staff but also foster a more contented and productive work environment.

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The Power of Integrity in Accounting: Why It's a Non-Negotiable Trait
The Power of Integrity in Accounting: Why It's a Non-Negotiable Trait

By Giles Pearson on Aug 16, 2023

Integrity is a non-negotiable trait in accounting, laying a trustworthy foundation for success, enabling expert conflict resolution, fostering sound decision-making, and promoting a positive team culture. Making it a central criterion in your hiring process not only ensures smooth business operations but also safeguards your company's reputation

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Conducting Interviews for Accountants and Bookkeepers
Conducting Interviews for Accountants and Bookkeepers

By Giles Pearson on Aug 09, 2023

Conducting effective interviews for accountants and bookkeepers is crucial, and following a structured format with competency-based questioning, thorough note-taking, and panel reviews can ensure an efficient and fair hiring process

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Where is the Data to Sell Advisory Services to Your Clients
Where is the Data to Sell Advisory Services to Your Clients

By Giles Pearson on Jul 06, 2023

Want to see if Accountests will work for your firm? Click on the button for a FREE trial test - use it on a candidate or get one of your staff to g...

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CPA Firms Background Screening: Mitigating Risk and Ensuring Trust
CPA Firms Background Screening: Mitigating Risk and Ensuring Trust

By Giles Pearson on May 30, 2023

Explore the importance of background screening for CPA firms in this insightful article by Chris Cooley from MyHRScreens. Learn how thorough checks can mitigate risks, verify credentials, maintain trust and credibility, create a safe working environment, and prevent corporate fraud, ultimately securing a firm's reputation and client trust.

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How Do We Educate Accountants Tomorrow?
How Do We Educate Accountants Tomorrow?

By Giles Pearson on May 24, 2023

Discover how AI is set to impact the education of accountants in this thought-provoking blog. With questions raised about the role of technical knowledge and communication skills, the author proposes changes to the educational system to adapt to the rise of AI and suggests that those who embrace these changes will be in high demand

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Easy Ways To Avoid A Bad Hire In Public Accounting
Easy Ways To Avoid A Bad Hire In Public Accounting

By Giles Pearson on May 17, 2023

This informative blog provides a practical model for demonstrating the cost of a bad hire in public accounting and offers tips to avoid making one. Drawing on 25 years of experience, the author emphasizes the importance of hiring with a purpose, mastering the art of interviewing, verifying beyond the resume, emphasizing team compatibility, and swift decision-making.

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