August 2008 Boomer Bulletin
Here's what you'll find in this month's issue:
- A recap of the timeless ways to find, keep and motivate staff
- New thoughts on IT strategy from L. Gary Boomer
- Tips on managing a healthy workplace
- Motivation to kick paper out the door—forever
- An exciting announcement about Boomer Consulting, Inc.!
Read on!
Indispensable Human Capital
August 29 | Sandra Wiley, COO, Senior Consultant
I was looking over some notes from our first Human Capital and Learning Symposium, and it occurred to me that much of what we learned back then is still quite relevant today. The profession is changing, but many of the best strategies to retain and attract great employees are timeless. Let's have a look at some of these.
Video: Health and Nutrition in the Workplace
August 15 | Mitzi Dulan
In this video, Mitzi Dulan, one of America's most respected nutritionists, makes some compelling suggestions for encouraging a healthy lifestyle in the workplace. (Originally presented during the 2008 Human Capital and Learning Symposium.)
Say "Goodbye" to Paper for Good
August 14 | David Smith, B. Bus., FCA, FAICD, CISA | Director, FMRC Smithink Pty Limited
The “Uniform Penny Post” along with the postage stamp were introduced in 1840 by the UK’s Royal Mail. These revolutionized communications around the world by offering a universal postage rate and giving postal services the dominant position in transferring documents. We have noticed that many firms continue to design processes around this 19th century technology, and they regularly fail to reach their potential as a result.
IT Strategy and Tactics
August 14 | L. Gary Boomer, CPA.CITP, CEO
Over the past ten years, technology has become more ubiquitous as well as complex. In accounting firms, the definition of technology is now “anything that plugs into the wall”—including telephone systems and copiers/scanners. Previously, these systems were part of the administrative budget. Today they are integrated with the firm’s network and should be managed by the IT department.