Defining the office in 2025: Shifting models of where work gets done

Jennifer Wilson, the CEO of ConvergenceCoaching LLC, co-presented a session at Digital CPA in Denver that addressed talent and leadership differences in remote and hybrid work environments.

In this podcast episode, Wilson, who also served as the independent facilitator for the National Pipeline Advisory Group’s (NPAG’s) work in addressing the accounting talent shortage, discussed some of the differing points of view that managers and employees have about remote work.

She also emphasized the importance of telling a better story about accounting — one of NPAG’s recommended strategies for rebuilding the pipeline.

Also in this episode is a mention of two recent news articles that affect CPAs. First is the news of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements being in effect again after a court order. Second, the JofA reported on cuts in the IRS workforce.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

·         The “consternation and angst” in discussions about in-office vs. hybrid or remote work.

·         Why Wilson said that managers shouldn’t use the word “back” when talking about where work gets done.

·         Who bears responsibility for an individual employee’s learning and skill development.

·         The key to unifying teams in an era of dispersed workforces.

·         Wilson’s hope for the profession in the coming year.

·         A recap of recent JofA news articles about BOI reporting and the IRS.