ENG2631. The Great Debate: Return to Office (EDG, PRA)

This session will be a debate style session, exploring the pros and cons of a remote, hybrid, and in-person workforce. The panel will showcase and get the audience to consider all sides. Each panelist also will bring helpful tips for how to lead remote, hybrid, or in-person teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Distinguish between hybrid, remote, and in-person staffing approaches, including their key characteristics and operational differences.
• Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of each staffing model as they relate to productivity, collaboration, employee satisfaction, and client service in accounting firms.
• Identify factors that influence which staffing model is best suited for different types of accounting firms, considering firm size, client needs, service offerings, and organizational culture.
• Recall practical steps and best practices for successfully adopting and managing hybrid, remote, or in-person teams, including technology, communication protocols, and workflow adjustments.