How I Turned The Corner

From Intern to Long-Term Talent - an Interview with Meghan Hovee


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At Turning The Corner, we hear from so many leaders that they can't find good people to fill their jobs, whether it's from turnover or growth. One of the things we do is recruiting and as a recruiter in certain fields, we do find that it is hard to find good people. But what if we turn the tables and get a little bit creative and recruit differently? Today's guest, Meghan Hoovy, has done just that!

Meghan Hovee is the CEO and Founder of Hovee and Co., a CPA firm specializing in fractional CFO work for small businesses with revenues ranging from zero to five or ten million, depending on the service model. Her firm is dedicated to addressing the underserved accounting needs of smaller enterprises by providing personalized support and ongoing communication, aiming to redefine the accounting relationship for small businesses. 

Meghan's unconventional approach to talent acquisition, particularly through an innovative internship program, has proven successful in transforming interns into valued CFOs. With a strong focus on employee retention and offering flexible work arrangements, Meghan's expertise provides practical strategies for small business owners seeking to hire and retain skilled accounting professionals.

In this episode, you will hear us discuss:

  • How Meghan designed an effective internship program that attracts top talent.
  • Unique employee retention strategies to keep your best people on board.
  • How she benefits by providing flexible work arrangements for her team.
  • The real costs of employee turnover and how to mitigate them.
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    About Turning The Corner HR

    The world of work is more complicated than ever, and traditional HR has struggled to keep pace. When it comes to creating and sustaining healthy, thriving cultures, small businesses suffer the most.

    Turning the Corner is the remedy. Today’s high-tech, low-touch, cookie-cutter approaches simply don’t work for small businesses. Experience, judgment, and relationships have been replaced by technology in the name of efficiency with disastrous results. At
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How I Turned The CornerBy Kendra Prospero