Recruitment & Retention
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Update on noncompete agreements in Minnesota
September 3, 2024
There's been a number of changes to laws around noncompetes — here's what you need to know.
Helping companies address workforce supply and demand challenges with statewide growth initiatives
April 23, 2024
Explore state strategies for addressing remote workers and other workforce trends to help you and your clients understand the latest statewide economic initiatives.
Wanted: Words of encouragement
Footnote
April 1, 2024
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
What can you learn from Best Firm Award recipients?
November 28, 2023
Earlier this fall, Accounting Today released its 2023 Best Firms to Work For results, with two Minnesota-based firms scoring high in the midsized employer category.
Employer strategies that address current labor challenges
November 21, 2023
For many reasons, U.S. businesses are facing an unprecedented shortage of workers, and that’s having a profound impact on where companies choose to locate, how they price their products and services, and how they recruit, train and retain workers while trying to stay competitive nationally and globally.
Legalized use of cannabis in Minnesota: What employers need to know
May 19, 2023
The increasing social acceptance and legalization of cannabis across multiple states the past decade has brought with it the need for employers to adjust to fit a new normal.
Entering a positive work culture | Business Perspective
Footnote
March 29, 2023
Paige Batcha, CPA with Versique Search & Consulting shares her story.
How to address three common staffing challenges
Footnote
March 29, 2023
In the annual survey of MNCPA public practice members, 45% of respondents said their top concern this tax season was not having enough staff to complete the work.
Talent pipeline is the issue of our day
Footnote
March 29, 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
CPA exam set to change in 2024
Footnote
January 31, 2023
Spread the word! For those who have already taken one or multiple parts of the exam, encourage them to complete (and pass) all four sections of the current exam to get ahead of the change.
MNCPA to explore broadening CPA licensure options
Footnote
January 31, 2023
The board approved an initiative to draft legislation to broaden options to CPA licensure requirements in Minnesota while maintaining rigorous testing requirements.
Successful inaugural Accounting Opportunities Week by the numbers
Footnote
January 31, 2023
In an ongoing effort to grow the CPA pipeline, the MNCPA joined forces with 35 state CPA societies and the AICPA to raise awareness of the accounting profession within schools nationwide.
6 ways marketing can help you recruit rock stars
October 6, 2022
Developing and implementing a solid recruiting/retention marketing strategy takes deliberate effort, but the sooner you start the sooner you will begin to see payoffs.
Refresh your leaders with sabbaticals
Footnote
September 30, 2022
Increasing numbers of employers are offering sabbatical leave to combat burnout and inspire employee retention. Read about the experiences of MNCPA members who have taken sabbaticals.
Minnesota legalizes THC edibles
August 2, 2022
Following the July 1, 2022 legalization of unregulated THC products derived from hemp in Minnesota, here are some factors employers should keep in mind.
How to fix the leaky CPA pipeline
Footnote
July 28, 2022
Additional recruitment efforts won’t resolve staffing shortages if retention issues aren’t fixed first.
Breaking myths about neurodiversity
July 7, 2022
Neurodiversity has always been around, but we’re only just starting to realize how we can support neurodiverse people and take advantage of their skills.
Managing your EX (employee experience)
Footnote
May 25, 2022
In a tight labor market, the employee experience becomes a major part of your recruitment and retention strategy. Employers must define and articulate what makes them stand out from other employers.
Overcome the martyrdom of the profession
Footnote
May 25, 2022
Here are changes that can help curb death by a thousand paper cuts in your A&A practice.
MNCPA Perspectives blog posts
MNCPA submits comment on licensure framework, UAA proposals
November 26, 2024
The Minnesota Society of CPAs has submitted comments on a proposed CPA competency-based experience pathway framework and new language for the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA)...
Update: CPA licensure discussion evolves
October 10, 2024
More than one-third of states are in various stages of drafting legislation to modify education and experience requirements for licensure. California just took a major step forward...
Participate in the NPAG talent pipeline survey
March 18, 2024
A national conversation about the accounting pipeline is underway and you have an opportunity to add your insight...
How the U.S. Department of Education could further shrink the pipeline
February 19, 2024
As chair of the accounting program at Concordia University, Saint Paul, I’ve struggled to maintain my program’s enrollment numbers...
Supporting your staff's success: How employers can help during the CPA exam
November 10, 2023
Recognize your staff members preparing for the CPA exam will have increased study commitments. Here are some ways employers can support their staff...
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