Talkin' Talent with Cordia's Sam McCarthy
Talkin’ Talent is an HR podcast focused on sharing stories from professionals working in human resource roles at all levels and career stages. Hosted by Cordia Resources’ Managing Director, Human Resources Practice, and professional recruiter, Sam McCarthy, you will hear personal interview stories as he delves into topics that include how to get into HR, career moves, personal and professional challenges, recruiting trends, and many others.
Talkin' Talent with Cordia's Sam McCarthy
HR Strategies for Finance & Accounting Hiring and Retention
In this episode of "Talkin' Talent," host Sam McCarthy is joined by industry professionals Kia Powell and Jay Zanone as they explore key trends shaping the accounting and finance workforce in 2025. They discuss strategies for compensation, the future of remote and hybrid work and how companies can remain competitive in the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and retention.
Their conversation highlights the growing demand for flexible work arrangements, the influence of geographic factors on salaries and the adjustments companies are making in response to pay transparency issues. Jay and Kia also examine how employees influence salary negotiations and emphasize the need for intentional compensation strategies that reflect company culture.
This episode offers valuable insights for CFOs, CHROs, HR professionals and hiring managers in the accounting and finance sectors, offering tips to stay ahead of trends and make informed decisions regarding recruitment and retention.
Listen to learn more about:
- Balancing base salary, bonuses and equity in 2025
- Understanding how remote and hybrid work impacts your workforce
- Navigating pay transparency and addressing compensation compression
- Implementing creative strategies to attract top talent
