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September 22, 2023

employee retention

Bonus Watch ’22: Deloitte Tax Tries to Lock In Seniors and Managers For Two More Years By Dangling Retention Bonus

Another Deloitte practice is tempting its seniors and managers with a one-time lump-sum payment to try and keep them around a little while longer. A tipster told us: Seniors and managers in Deloitte Tax are eligible for a $20k retention bonus. They would have to pay it back if they leave before 2 years. Payouts […]

Bonus Watch ’21: Deloitte’s Audit Practice Is Trying to Nip This ‘Great Resignation’ Thing In the Bud By Offering Retention Bonuses

There’s a firm that finally gets it when it comes to giving employees of one of its core lines of service a reason not to join the mass exodus that is going on right now in the Big 4. It’s not promoting some fictitiously great company culture. It’s not giving employees Omaha Steaks or 1-800-Flowers […]

Counteroffers Rarely Work for Employees Jumping Ship

A recent Robert Half study found that 78% of CFOs don't extend counteroffers to employees who are leaving. Chris Jensen, CPA, cgma, explains: “In most cases, when someone leaves and gives you the heads up, it’s probably best for both parties to separate,” said Jensen, the CFO at Pinnacle Exhibits in Hillsboro, Oregon. “They’re ready […]

Throwing Money at People Still a Solid Retention Strategy

Oh look, a study found that CFOs are trying to retain their top employees with raises and promotions: