1、TALENT RETENTION IN THE U.S.ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROFESSION 2TALENT RETENTION IN THE U.S.ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROFESSIONForeword.4Executive Summary.5Research Study Engagement.7Part I:Where We Are:The State of the Profession and Key Findings.9 Why This Study?.10 Turnover Trends in Accounting and

2、Finance.12 Who Is Leaving?.12 Why Are They Leaving?.14In Their Shoes:Perspectives on Job Departures.19Part II:Where Were Going:Strategies for Change.25Strategy No.1:Offer Competitive Compensation and Benefits.27Strategy No.2:Foster a Supportive and Inclusive Organizational Culture.29Strategy No.3:Re

3、spect and Recognize Employees.31Strategy No.4:Provide Career Growth and Development Opportunities.32Strategy No.5:Provide Flexibility and Work-Life Balance.33In Their Words:Recommendations on Retention Strategies.34Retaining Talent:The Future of the Profession.37Appendix:Research Approach.38Endnotes

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