Inspired Ideas

People will win – and thrive – at work, when they are winning and thriving in all areas of their life. In the August 30th, 2021 HR Huddle, Tamera Loerzel and Jennifer Wilson explain ways to support your team members in different areas of their life while meeting commitments to the team and clients. We will be taking September 6th off in observance of Labor Day and back on September 13th, so join us Mondays at 4:15pm CT for the HR Huddle and Fridays at 11am CT for Leadership Lunch Chat on Facebook!

Onboarding isn’t only for your team, you also need to onboard your clients to ensure success! In the August 27, 2021 Leadership Lunch Chat, Amy Vetter takes the lead and discusses the onboarding experience to ensure your team and clients are successful and understand the values of your organization with a clear plan and goals! Be sure to join us next Friday at 11am CT/12pm ET for Leadership Lunch Chat on Facebook!

With the focus on recruitment, talent development, and team work, consider using personality assessments to support your efforts. Tamera Loerzel and Samantha Mansfield explore the virtues and pitfalls that can come from using these assessments. Personality assessments can help firm leaders and team members gain a better understanding of themselves and each other, increasing comradery, collaboration and overall success. Introvert, feelers, perceivers - all have a place in accounting and consulting. Be sure to join us next (and every!) Monday at 4:15 pm CT for the HR Huddle and every Friday at 11am CT for Leadership Lunch Chat on Facebook!

The accounting profession is in the midst of busy season. It is crucial for HR professionals and talent leaders to remind their top talent to leverage and delegate their teams throughout this time to avoid burnout. In the August 16, 2021 HR Huddle, Jennifer Wilson and Samantha Mansfield address the necessity of managing capacity within your firm and with your clients in order to minimize feeling overwhelmed. Be sure to join us next (and every!) Monday at 4:15 pm CT for the HR Huddle and every Friday at 11am CT for Leadership Lunch Chat on Facebook!

To receive the resources mentioned in today's HR Huddle, please email: [email protected].

While attending a post-pandemic in-person gathering may appear straightforward, you may encounter some lessons to be learned and a few surprises. In the August 13, 2021 Leadership Lunch Chat, Jennifer Wilson and Amy Vetter share their experience and key takeaways from their time in-person at AICPA ENGAGE. Join us next week for a live discussion of all things leadership -- in the profession and in our communities every Friday at 11am CT/12pm ET!

With today’s fast rate of change, planning your communication is a key component in getting the right message out to your team and clients, at the right time. Effective communication, regardless of the size of your firm, promotes transparency, retains top talent, and builds credibility and trust.

"If you don't manage the message, the message will manage you," stated Tamera Loerzel.

So, how are you preparing your communications?

In the August 9, 2021 HR Huddle, Tamera Loerzel and Jennifer Wilson discuss the importance of strategic communication, who should own it, why it matters, and the impact it has on managing change by providing clarity and consistent messages at the right time. Be sure to join us next (and every!) Monday at 4:15 pm CT for the HR Huddle and every Friday at 11am CT for Leadership Lunch Chat on Facebook!

To receive the resources mentioned in today's HR Huddle, please email: [email protected].

As we continue to live in a post-pandemic era, many of us have endured a variety of stresses and losses. You may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out or simply unsure of the future. In the August 6, 2021 Leadership Lunch Chat, Jennifer Wilson shares her story and offers ways to help you shift your mindset from anxious to becoming unstoppable in your personal and professional life. Join us next week for a live discussion of all things leadership -- in the profession and in our communities every Friday at 11am CT/12pm ET!

A firm’s culture is important to your success, and often firm leaders wonder how to maintain their culture in our new remote and blended environment. In the August 2, 2021 HR Huddle, Tamera Loerzel, Jennifer Wilson and Roz Allyson, Managing Partner of Mahoney CPAs and Advisors, identify relationships, listening, and being willing to try new things as essential to further cementing your firm culture. They also discuss best practices to build and sustain your firm’s culture when your team is working and serving clients in a remote or blended environment. Be sure to join us next (and every!) Monday at 4:15 pm CT for the HR Huddle and every Friday at 11am CT for Leadership Lunch Chat on Facebook!

With technology advancements, generous and unique benefit packages, and remote work options, campus recruiting is evolving and continues to be incredibly competitive. In the July 26, 2021 HR Huddle, Tamera Loerzel and Renee Moelders discuss innovative strategies to step up your campus recruiting and attract top college graduates. Be sure to join us next (and every!) Monday at 4:15 pm CT for the HR Huddle and every Friday at 11am CT for Leadership Lunch Chat on Facebook!

In the July 23, 2021 Leadership Lunch Chat, Jennifer Wilson and Amy Vetter discuss why leaders should exemplify a culture of generosity and the importance it brings to a firm’s success. We're on hiatus next week, so be sure to join us on August 6th for a live discussion of all things leadership -- in the profession and in our communities at 11am CT/12pm ET!