Debbie Ames, PHR

Practice Management

Tune up Your Tax Office Perks and Employee Incentive Plan

November 27, 2017 December 5, 2017 / Debbie Ames, PHR

Tax preparers should review their staff benefits packages to ensure they meet regulatory requirements.

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4 Tips for Creating a Productive and Happy Work Environment

August 9, 2017 August 11, 2017 / Debbie Ames, PHR

Work-life balance. Community service. Culture. Your tax and accounting firm’s employees aren’t just looking for the best salary; they are also looking for the “right fit.” The core values, goals and feel of a firm are vital to engaging staff...

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How to Create a Career Path for Your Staff When Advancement Isn’t Possible

April 17, 2017 / Debbie Ames, PHR

Advancement is always possible! All employees should be growing their skillsets and extending the boundaries of their technical knowledge. However, not everyone has the ability or desire to manage others, or take traditional leadership positions within a firm. And, due...

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How to Find the Right Tax Talent to Build Your Growing Firm

May 11, 2016 July 30, 2016 / Debbie Ames, PHR

Finding the right talent to build your growing firm can be like finding a needle in a haystack. The process can be lengthy, expensive and time consuming, and hiring the wrong person can have a lasting, unwanted effect on the...

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