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As much as we’d like to put COVID behind us—things are still unpredictable and businesses will need to continue to be agile. In this special episode of PwC’s accounting podcast, Bhushan Sethi, the joint global leader of PwC’s People & Organization practice, is back to discuss the results from PwC’s latest US Pulse Survey and how to translate what we found to your work environment. 

Topics include:

• 2:14 - Employee turnover. There’s ongoing concern about rising turnover as the “Great Resignation” continues. Bhushan shares data from our latest pulse survey and how companies can address the underlying issues. 
• 14:43 - Retention and safety. As you recruit replacements—think about what needs to be done to “re-recruit” existing employees. Bhushan discusses how companies can design an environment best suited to employee retention and how safety plays a hand. 
• 22:14 - Making hybrid work, work. You heard Bhushan talk about optimizing a hybrid workforce in a past podcast—now he gives us an update on recent trends and how things continue to evolve. 
• 26:52 - Looking to the future. As companies learn to strategize under the shadow of a pandemic, Bhushan talks about how companies can align their strategies with their workforce, and how to address dependencies and inequities.
• 35:22 - Wrap up. Bhushan wraps up with additional findings from the Pulse Survey and some final words of advice.

Want to learn more? Check out PwC’s latest US Pulse Survey.

Want to hear more from Bhushan? Check out a few of his previous podcasts:

• Forecast 2021: How to make hybrid work, work
• What’s next? The future of work and how to get there
• What’s next? Changes to the workforce mean changes for business

Bhushan Sethi is a joint global leader of PwC’s People & Organization group, where he shapes and drives the firm’s global network strategy, delivering standalone and integrated solutions across strategy, management, technology, and tax consulting disciplines. Bhushan is a thought leader, public speaker, media spokesperson, and influencer on "future of work,” risk culture, workforce strategy, employee experience, and diversity & inclusion.

Heather Horn is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office and leader of the thought leadership group, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

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