Finding & Keeping Great Accounting Talent
Recruiting expert John Randolph pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to find and hire great accounting talent in today's market. Through candid discussion of compensation ranges, recruitment timelines, and workplace flexibility, John shares practical insights on why traditional hiring methods often fall short and what firms can do differently. This episode offers both tactical hiring advice and strategic perspectives on building a workplace culture that helps retain top talent, making it valuable for firm owners struggling with recruitment or looking to protect their team from competitor poaching.
Connect with John
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrandolph
https://benaiahcg.com/
Listen to the CPA Life Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpa-life/id1669117954
Introducing Collective by DBA
https://collective.cpa
https://www.linkedin.com/company/collectivebydba
Learn More About Dillon Business Advisors
https://www.dillonadvisors.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dillonbusinessadvisors
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- (00:00) - This is Who's Really the Boss
- (00:49) - John Randolph's Background and Business
- (03:54) - Best Advice Ever Given
- (06:03) - How We Met John Randolph
- (08:16) - Challenges in Hiring and Recruitment
- (16:01) - Engaging and Retaining Talent
- (23:52) - What Candidates Look For
- (28:40) - Discussing Compensation Ranges for Different Roles
- (29:31) - Factors Influencing Compensation
- (30:50) - Compensation for Tax Managers and Advisors
- (32:35) - Geographical Impact on Compensation
- (34:12) - Remote, Hybrid, and In-Office Work Preferences
- (37:22) - Effective Interview and Hiring Strategies
- (45:21) - Protecting Your Team from Recruiters
- (50:12) - When to Use a Recruiter and How to Choose One
- (56:56) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with John
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrandolph
https://benaiahcg.com/
Listen to the CPA Life Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpa-life/id1669117954
Introducing Collective by DBA
https://collective.cpa
https://www.linkedin.com/company/collectivebydba
Learn More About Dillon Business Advisors
https://www.dillonadvisors.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dillonbusinessadvisors
Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast
https://earmarkcpe.com
Download the Earmark CPE App
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
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