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 will bring helpful tips for how to lead remote, hybrid, or in person teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Clearly distinguish between hybrid, remote, and in-person staffing approaches, including their key characteristics and operational differences.
• Analyze 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.
• Explore practical steps and best practices for successfully adopting and managing hybrid, remote, or in-person teams, including technology, communication protocols, and workflow adjustments.