the Accounting Influencers Podcast host Rob Brown sheds some light on why talent recruitment is such a big problem for accounting fims with growth aspirations - Accounting Influencers Podcast

Episode 42

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2nd Nov 2021

Solving the Crippling Talent Shortage in the Global Accounting Profession

Episode 42. In today's news episode, the Accounting Influencers Podcast host Rob Brown sheds some light on why talent recruitment is such a big problem for accounting firms with growth plans.

Key takeaways include:

★ Research showing talent and recruitment is a critical issue for accounting firms

★ Why accounting firms must be more proactive in winning the war for talent

★ What, according to Hinge, is the only issue more important for professional firms than finding and keeping good people

★ The factors affecting the talent shortage in professional service sectors like accounting, finance and tech

★ The importance of an accounting firm's brand in attractive good talent

★ What's behind the $8.5tn talent shortage according to Kornferry

★ How the workforce of the future is beng transformed by covid, by new generations of talent, by globalisation and by technology

★ The importance of creating a better experience for people who work at your firm

★ The impact of an era of employee choice brought about by an ageing profession in accountancy

★ What percentage of accounting and fintech professionals might be looking for a new job in the next 12 months

★ What it takes to become an employer of choice with your accounting practice

★ The importance of an accelerated career path for new hires and younger talent

★ The power of a story or narrative behind your accounting firm's brand to attract enough of the right people

★ Why it costs you to hire and promote the wrong people

★ Why training and coaching your talent is vital in keeping them at your professional firm or company

★ The implications for accountancy firms with ageing leaders who want to take money out vz develop new talent

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About the Podcast

Accounting Influencers Podcast
Host Rob Brown shows accounting professionals and leaders how to be more influential, grow their personal brand and be more authoritative, relevant and high profile in their roles..
The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, is a must-listen for accounting professionals looking to strengthen their leadership presence, stay informed on disruptive forces in accounting and build credibility within their firms. Geared toward firm leaders, managers, partners and influencers, the show covers key topics like career development, influence, personal branding and interpreting the evolving trends impacting the accounting world. Rob brings his expertise to each episode, offering insights and guidance on how to grow your personal brand and stay strategically important in a rapidly changing profession. Whether you're aiming to influence within your firm or expand your reputation outside of it, this international podcast offers practical advice and forward-thinking insights that will keep you informed and prepared for the future.
Accounting leadership
Executive presence for accountants
Building influence in accounting
Accounting industry trends
Personal branding for accountants
Accounting firm strategy
Accounting business models
Leadership in accounting firms
Talent management in accounting
Authority in accounting profession
Career development for accountants
Accounting firm growth strategies
Influencers in accounting
Accounting firm management
Disruptive forces in accounting
Accounting leadership strategies
Accounting career success
Accounting firm decision-makers
Accounting business trends
Building credibility in accounting

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Rob Brown

Rob Brown hosts the multiple accounting podcast and chair conferences, panels and events globally for the accounting and fintech profession. He is co-founder of Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) which helps vendors, experts and influencers serve the accounting and finance world. He is a dynamic speaker and accomplished expert on trust, reputation, employer brand, talent, career development, succession, gen z/generations, employee advocacy and executive presence. Rob is author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TEDx talk ‘The Personal Brand of You’ has been viewed 400,000 times on YouTube. He is a stroke survivor, has epilepsy, is a committed Christian and has a black belt in kickboxing. He is based in Nottingham UK, home of Robin Hood, plays chess and backgammon, loves orange chocolate and is allergic to grapefruit.