Originally published in Small Business Magazine Today As the profession evolves, it is important to identify and understand an accounting firm’s evolving “DNA” or culture. How we hire, develop and nurture our talent is the foundation for a successful organization and thriving employees. The Future of Accounting An accounting firm’s DNA had typically been based on [...]

It has been just over one year since I officially took the role of Managing Partner. During this time, I have learned many lessons, faced many challenges and embraced even more opportunities. It has been the most professionally rewarding time of my career and a great year for GHJ. As I reflect back, there are several key ingredients that I am thankful for. Embracin [...]

Originally published in Small Business Today Talent and client expectations in the workforce are changing significantly. Millennials continue to make up a majority of the workforce and their need for work-life balance is driving innovation and influencing the future of the industry. In fact, an article by ADP shows that work-life integration is changing the workplace [...]

Originally published in Entrepreneur Magazine The term “war for talent” has been thrown around for decades to underscore the challenges of retaining and attracting talented individuals in a dwindling pool of recruits, but an often overlooked concept among most businesses is that there is not a shortage of skills, but that businesses don’t recognize where to look when [...]

One of the best things about one year ending – and the next beginning – is the ability to reflect on lessons learned. Finishing up year two as Managing Partner of GHJ, I am aware there are many lessons and ways I get to prepare for year three. As I look back on 2019, I am proud of the many accomplishments at GHJ. We have experienced one of the greatest growth years i [...]

Even before I became managing partner in 2018, GHJ had been redefining how to articulate its values and culture. The partner group worked with individuals across all levels to build out our five-year vision and really dive into who we are and who we want to be as a firm. Our Journey to Define Ourselves This introspective journey led us to redefine our firm’s cult [...]

Originally published in HR Daily Advisor As our world evolves with new technology and diverse people entering the workforce, companies must adapt their recruiting strategy to meet both talent and client demands. The competition for attracting top talent is fierce, but the values of the evolving workplace and workforce must be aligned because clients want a trusted ad [...]

Originally published in Los Angeles Business JournalThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to re-invent themselves in the short term. For many, the priority has been to weather the economic fallout by maintaining adequate cash flow and ensuring overall liquidity, all while keeping their employees safe. As the region slowly begins to emerge from this crisis there w [...]

Tom Barry’s new blog series, “OWNING the New Normal: Innovators creating the way forward,” will focus on business leaders exploring the current and evolving business environment. The discussion will revolve around recognizing that leaders must innovate and pivot to “own” the future and move forward. This is the first in the series. Higher education has seen huge [...]

Tom Barry’s new blog series, “OWNING the New Normal: Innovators creating the way forward,” will focus on business leaders exploring the current and evolving business environment. The discussion will revolve around recognizing that leaders must innovate and pivot to “own” the future and move forward. Every industry has been changed by COVID-19. Deal making is no exce [...]