Tax season is certainly a stressful time, but it is also a time for tax practitioners to shine. Rita Keller, President ¬– Keller Advisors, LLC shares ways that you can motivate and encourage staff to perform at their best.
Here are five best practices that Rita suggests for keeping everyone performing at their highest level:
Prioritize communication
Set clear expectations
Recognize good work
Encourage work/life balance
Demonstrate a collaborative culture
For more resources and ideas on motivating your staff, check out the PCPS busy season calendar, which has fun ideas for activities during tax season and is ready to be customized for your firm (available to PCPS members). Also, this blog post discusses ways that leaders can help lower staff stress levels.
For tax guidance and resources to help you and your staff tackle tax season, browse the AICPA Tax Section’s curated library of busy season resources.
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