Employer Branding & Mental Wellbeing in Accounting

Episode 124. In today's practical episode, "Employer Branding & Mental Wellbeing in Accounting." In these segments, we pick out key trends and events in accounting and fintech media and analyse/interpret them for accountants in practice.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

what employer brand means for accounting firms and why it is important with today's war for talent

where an accounting firm's employer brand shows itself publicly

the problems for accountants in trying to shape culture, sell and communicate 'at distance'

the reasons why CPA and accountancy practices must prioritise employee wellbeing and mental health

comments on the ICAEW report saying workplace wellbeing is an area the accounting profession is failing on

comparisons of the accounting world to competitive sports in the welfare and care of athletes and employees

quoting mind.org on how employees are much more likely to recommend their employer if they support mental wellbeing

why accounting practice employer brand is so much more than initiatives and rhetoric

how greater staff retention affects future recruitment for accounting firms

the need for different approaches to different people when supporting staff in your accounting firm

considering what 'going the extra mile' looks like for people who work in accountancy firms

wellness strategies for accounting firms and the benefits of putting mental health first for productivity and profits

why nobody has life all sorted, so thinking everyone in your accounting firm is okay is a mistake

the need for metrics and measurement to keep a handle on accounting firm employees mental health and wellbeing

why investing in training for leaders, managers and bosses helps retention of talent in accounting

why diagnosis and aware of the stress triggers and signals are a feature of good wellbeing support in accountancy

the importance of self-care and self-recognition of stress, overload and mental pressure for accounting leaders and managers

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