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From interviews with DHG’s CEO to dynamic conversations with associates, this podcast reveals a glimpse of day-to-day life at a US top 20 accounting firm.
“Listening to understand” is a key element of delivering an Unmatched Client Experience. Trey Ackerman, national leader for our tax service line, joins us to explore lessons learned and best practices for being an effective and genuine listener.
FORVIS’ mission statement includes a focus on both our people and our clients. Lori Haley, who will assume the role of Chief Talent Officer in June, shares her insights on the first portion of the mission statement and what our DNA means with respect to our people.
FORVIS’ mission statement includes a focus on both our people and our clients. Lori Haley, who will assume the role of Chief Talent Officer in June, shares her insights on the first portion of the mission statement and what our DNA means with respect to our people.
What’s the history and meaning behind the “un” words that describe our DNA, such as “unmatched,” “uncommon,” “unrivaled” and “unlock?” We spoke with Chief Integration Officer John Roberts, who chaired one of our two DNA task forces, to learn more.
Let’s take a peek behind the curtain of how our DNA was developed. In this episode, you’ll be given exclusive access to a panel discussion among task force members that occurred at our recent partner meeting where the FORVIS DNA was first revealed.
Welcome to Along the Way, a podcast showcasing the culture and philosophies behind The FORVIS Way. In this brief introduction, you'll more about how and why we will explore this important topic though the podcast.
Throughout June, we are celebrating Pride Month at DHG! Our PRIDE+ Common Interest Group (CIG) planned a robust and exciting month of activities, including a My LGBTQ+ Experience session to share the authentic and real perspectives of DHG teammates, both Allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community, to help us connect and learn together.
Alanna Carvalho, a consultant in our Healthcare Consulting Practice, joins the Life at DHG Podcast to discuss a very important and, often, sensitive topic – using personal pronouns correctly to respect gender identity. By definition, pronouns are words that we use to refer to someone in the third person, such as he, she or them. In the sense of gender identity, pronouns are a testament that people make about who they are and their authentic selves. Alanna helps answer some frequently asked questions to help us better use and understand personal pronouns:
- How do I know what pronouns to use? The best way is to make it a habit to introduce yourself with pronouns. This gives someone the space to share without directly asking or singling someone out. Everyone has a pronoun so the more we normalize this practice, the better.
- What do I do if I use the wrong pronoun? As this is something fairly new to many people and can be tricky, start by understanding at some point you will use the wrong pronoun. When you make a mistake, it is good to recognize the mistake, understand the harm that comes from this and correct yourself. Try to not make it a big deal but the effort to correct yourself and apologize will show your good intent.
- What else is language gendered beyond pronouns? People are frequently misgendered due the nature of our language – many things are naturally gendered without bad intent. It takes effort to recognize everyday expressions and words that are gendered, such as businessman or waitress.
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Do you have any tips to help our Allies?
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- Start by stating your pronouns when you introduce yourself. Allies are really important advocates and help to normalize these situations.
- Incorporate genderless language into your daily vernacular. Use “they” for hypothetical situations and avoid using gendered words, such as sir and ma’am.
- Be proactive with your own research and education. Educating yourself on these topics is a personal journey and it should not be the responsibility of the LGBTQ+ community to educate everyone. I really encourage the site MyPronouns.org as a resource. The site explains what pronouns are, what to do when you make mistakes and more.
Joining the Life at DHG Podcast is one of our very own social media stars – Nathan Clark. Nathan is a partner in our Tax practice and is constantly researching and providing thought leadership to not only the firm, but to our clients and the broader accounting industry. He was recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top 100 accounting Twitter accounts to follow.
Nathan shares how he started using Twitter to build his external brand presence and three tips for others interested in growing their personal brand:
- Find a way to add value: Look for opportunities to add value to a conversation. He notes that as a professional it is important to be known for something – it could be something technical or industry specific. This reinforces the skills that you bring to the firm and clients.
- Be active on the platform: Take the time to be active on the platform and consistently post and engage in conversations with like-minded people – this is how you can start to build relationships with other professionals. It might sound like a heavy time lift but Nathan says he can plan his content and engage on Twitter in less than 15 minutes!
- Focus on something that interests you: If you are not interested in a topic, posting will become a chore. Find something that you are passionate about and it will help your content feel more authentic.
DHG Heroes are making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are highlighting extraordinary members of our Asian Pacific-Islander Network (APIN), who are creating change and inspiring others.
Rachel Feng, a Tax Senior Associate in the Metro D.C. office, moved to the U.S. from China without knowing anyone. She attended Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, North Carolina and joins the Life at DHG podcast to share how she navigated life in a new country on her own. To Rachel, celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month all goes back to the spirit of ONE DHG. It gives her the opportunity to share the story of who she is with friends and coworkers and to celebrate where she came from. Listen to the Life at DHG podcast to learn more about the importance of API Heritage Month and how Rachel will be celebrating, which includes watching one her favorite movies, Joy Luck Club. Thank you for sharing your story, Rachel!
During the month of May, we are celebrating our first ever Alumni Appreciation Week. As part of this celebration, we are telling the stories of our alumni and also calling out the fact that some of our people are boomerangs who returned to work at DHG after a period of time away from us. Lindsay Lehman is a Tax Manager in Charlotte who shares why she returned to work at DHG, what she missed about DHG while she was away and how DHG has helped her build a valuable career. She explains more about her coming “home” to DHG experience to achieve a better-balanced career and broaden her skillets.
DHG Heroes are making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are highlighting extraordinary members of our Asian Pacific-Islander Network (APIN), who are creating change and inspiring others.
DHG Hero Lola Lu, a Senior Consultant in our International Transfer Pricing practice in Metro D.C., joins the Life at DHG podcast to discuss the importance of celebrating API Heritage Month. Throughout the month, she hopes to bring awareness to the community’s rich history and culture, and inspire others to join the network. Lola also shares the hardest part of moving to the U.S. from China without knowing anyone, how we can all be more inclusive with our actions and the one thing she wishes everyone knew about the API community.
Thank you for sharing your story, Lola!
In our podcast series, Heroes at DHG, we are spotlighting DHG people making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities.
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, Cheryl Greer and Debbie Anderson, founding members of Parents of Atypical Children (PAC) - a chapter within our Professional Parents Network, join the Life at DHG podcast. Cheryl is Tax Leader in our Talent Alignment Group and the mother of two boys ages 11 and 8. Her 8-year-old was diagnosed with autism when he was five. Debbie is Manager in State and Local Tax group and the mother of two boys ages 8 and 5, both diagnosed with autism.
Through conversations at work, the founding PAC members realized they had a commonality of having atypical children and immediately hopped on a call to establish PAC as a support and resource group – many members saying they wished they had a resource group available when they were going through the diagnosis process. Both Debbie and Cheryl acknowledged that connecting with other parents who are on the same journey is extremely valuable.
Although a newly formed group, PAC has quite a few upcoming initiatives including virtual walks to support autism awareness, creating resources for sensory friendly activities, driving awareness for National Disability Month in October and tools for financial planning.
Listen to the latest Life at DHG podcast to hear Cheryl and Debbie share their experiences raising children with autism, how they advocate for their children and myths they want to dispel about autism. Thank you for sharing your stories – you are both remarkable and making an incredible impact!
DHG Heroes are making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting extraordinary women and allies who are creating change and inspiring others.
As we conclude Women’s History Month, we are grateful to the many team members who help us progress gender equity and inclusion at DHG and beyond. One of these heroes and advocates is Vladi Dimov, an Assurance Senior Manager. Vladi joins the Life at DHG podcast to share an interesting perspective – not only is she a working mother, she has also been a virtual employee prior to the pandemic.
Despite the challenges of being a working mother, Vladi credits flexibility, lots of to-do lists and creative multitasking to help her get it all done. She is extremely passionate about advocating for women juggling both family and work responsibilities and is a true believer that when you have your goals in order – both personally and professionally – it helps keep you on track to make progress every day.
In the latest Life at DHG podcast episode, Vladi shares what is most surprising to her as a female in public accounting, how she juggles family and work responsibilities, and her motivation to be a hero for her daughter. Thank you for sharing your story, Vladi! You are a hero and source of inspiration at DHG.
DHG Heroes are making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting extraordinary women and allies who are creating change and inspiring others.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we also celebrate the many men at DHG who advocate for gender equity at the firm and beyond. Joining the Life at DHG Podcast is one of these advocates for equity, Will Neeriemer. Will is a Professional Practice Partner for the DHG Financial Services group, where he is a resource on complex accounting and auditing matters for all the financial services group engagement teams.
Like all the Heroes in the Heroes at DHG podcast series, Will was nominated by a teammate who noted Will is “accessible, willing to listen, and not instruct, but rather guide,” which makes him a great mentor and advocate.
In the latest episode of the Life at DHG podcast, Will shares his advice to be a better advocate: make yourself available to be a mentor or coach, and listen. He explains, “I can’t be an advocate or mentor until I truly understand what motivates someone.” Will also discusses what he is #ChoosingToChallenge this year, which is to make a pointed effort to help our leadership teams – at all levels – be more reflective of our entire workforce.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Will. We are inspired by your heroic actions!
DHG Heroes are making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting extraordinary women and allies who are creating change and inspiring others.
Anastasia Khalikov, Manager on the Assurance Innovation & Methodology Team, is a founding member of our Parents Professional Network (PPN). As she reflects on her career path, she recognizes how fortunate she has been to be surrounded by successful career women who are also dedicated mothers. After noticing turnover in women faced with the challenging decision of re-entering the workforce after children, she founded PPN to make sure everyone felt they had a safe and welcoming space to ask for advice, support and resources. During the pandemic, the PPN provided instrumental and influential feedback to help improve our caregiving benefits.
Anastasia discusses the impact of the pandemic on women and the importance of women supporting women on the Listen to the Life at DHG podcast. Thank you for sharing your story, Anastasia! Your passion is contagious.
DHG Heroes are making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting extraordinary women and allies who are creating change and inspiring others.
It would be amiss to celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day without highlighting Nikki Yarborough, Tax Partner in Raleigh, NC. Nikki has been instrumental in championing women and inclusivity at DHG. She founded our Common Interest Group, Women Forward, and has served on the firm’s Inclusion & Diversity Council.
Listen to the latest Life at DHG podcast to hear Nikki discuss what she #ChoosestoChallenge this year, overcoming gender bias and the inclusion progress she’s seen throughout her career.
Nikki, thank you so much for all you have done to advance I&D at DHG. We are celebrating Nikki and other trailblazers this International Women’s Day.
DHG Heroes are making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting extraordinary women and allies who are creating change and inspiring others.
At DHG, we use a recognition tool called RAVE to show our gratitude to our teammates and is a way to celebrate the small successes. You can earn points from being RAVED and cash them in for great prizes. Bethanne Chapman, a Manager on our Assurance Innovation and Methodology team (AIM), was the most RAVED person at DHG for 2020. She received 126 RAVES throughout the year!
Bethanne joins the Life at DHG podcast and shares why her passion for learning and trying new things helps her go above and beyond. She also shares her experience transitioning from a client-serving role at DHG to the AIM team, the silver linings of working from home with her young son and how her managers have advocated for her career development.
In our new podcast series, Heroes at DHG, we are spotlighting DHG people making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To kick off the series, we’re celebrating some extraordinary Black team members during Black History Month.
Sabrina Ghrimay, a Risk Advisory consultant in our Richmond, VA office, joins the Life at DHG podcast to discuss her organization Good Enough. – an aspiring non-profit committed to providing support, education, and advocacy in the areas of mental and physical health.
Sabrina first had the idea to start a mental health organization while in college. She recognized there were limited mental and physical health resources accessible without barriers, specifically for the Black community.
The mental health impact of the pandemic led Sabrina and her co-founder to say, “why not” and start their organization to share wellness learnings and resources with others. Throughout the pandemic, Good Enough. hosted free virtual workout classes and events to create a supportive community focused on focused creating better mental health habits.
In this episode, Sabrina shares her vision for the organization, how focusing on gratitude helps her see the “glass half full,” and why Madam C.J. Walker is her hero. Sabrina, thank you for sharing your story. You are such an inspiration and hero!
In our new podcast series, Heroes at DHG, we are spotlighting DHG people making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To kick off the series, we’re celebrating some extraordinary Black team members during Black History Month.
Horace Jenkins, a Manager in the Healthcare Consulting Practice in Atlanta, GA, joins the Life at DHG podcast to share his experience as a founding member of our African American network (AAN) – one of the firm’s first Common Interest Groups (CIGs) that paved the way for many additional groups. Horace and a few colleagues started the group in Atlanta when they noticed the high turnover of Black employees. The group now has a strong firmwide presence with local office chapters across the firm’s footprint and plays an important role in the firm’s Inclusion & Diversity strategy, specifically focused on ways to educate teammates on the challenges Black Americans face daily.
In this episode, Horace, the AAN’s current Chair, shares how his AAN leadership position has helped progress his career and opened doors to new opportunities that pushed him outside of his comfort zone – in a good way! Horace, you are brave, bold and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story. We are proud to call you a DHG hero!
Kyerra Moody, Diversity Campus Recruiting Manager, joins the Life at DHG Podcast to discuss DHG Futures – a new learning and development program to recruit, develop and retain undergraduate students from underrepresented groups and provide them with valuable career skills and opportunities. The paid program is designed for participants to start their freshman or sophomore year to attend a Diversity Leadership Summit followed by additional internships throughout their participation in the program to offer career development opportunities, mentorship and networking and better prepare future accountants for skills that will enhance their career performance.
Kyerra has been integral in the development and execution of the Futures program. In this episode, learn more about Futures, why you should apply and what part of the program Kyerra is most excited about! The Futures application process is now open through March 8. To apply for the 2021 Futures Program, click here.
In our new podcast series, Heroes at DHG, we are spotlighting DHG people making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To kick off the series, we’re celebrating some extraordinary Black team members during Black History Month.
Emiere Scaife is a consultant in DHG’s Risk Advisory practice based in Atlanta, GA. Beyond DHG, he is the founder of Blacks for Liberation and Cooperative Community Action (B.L.C.C.A), a community organization he started during college at Georgia State University. B.L.C.C.A is an all-inclusive, community organization that exists to uplift the Black community by finding equitable, scalable, and sustainable solutions to issues that plague the Black community.
In this episode, Emiere discusses why he founded B.L.C.C.A., the vision for the organization and why his mother – and all Black women – are his heroes. Thank you, Emiere, for sharing your inspiring story! You certainly are a hero at DHG.
Follow Blacks for Liberation and Cooperative Community Action on LinkedIn for more information and the latest updates from the organization.
Heroes at DHG: Norlin Evans
In our new podcast series, Heroes at DHG, we are spotlighting DHG people making an impact at the firm and in our greater communities. To kick off the series, we’re celebrating some extraordinary Black team members during Black History Month.
Norlin Evans joined the firm in 2016. Since joining the firm, he has served a variety of different clients and has worked in both the Atlanta, Georgia and Metro DC markets. His passion for coaching and mentoring has been second to none, and he has had a significant impact on many careers over the years. After 35 years serving clients in both audit and advisory roles, Norlin is now going to hang up his client serving hat and join the firm’s Inclusion & Diversity team. Norlin will be a champion of DHG’s mission and add significant value in perspective to Inclusion & Diversity efforts in this new role.
In this episode, Norlin discusses the importance of mentorship and coaching, tips to be successful in public accounting and delivering exceptional client service. He also shares his hobbies, why he calls himself a “news junkie,” who his hero is and more. Thank you, Norlin, for sharing your story! You certainly are a hero at DHG.
As we approach the end of 2020, there is a lot to reflect upon. Our world changed virtually overnight. We’ve embraced our new reality and not only survived but innovated and adapted. We created new opportunities and offerings for our clients, connected on a very personal level with teammates from the inside of our homes, and recognized a new found appreciation for many things in our lives.
Matt Snow, CEO, joined the Life at DHG podcast to talk about what the last nine months have been like for him as a leader and what some of his silver linings are. Listen to hear Matt’s appreciation for unexpected time with his grown children, the shows he binge watched, the book he’ll be reading over the holidays, what he is most proud of and his optimistic outlook for 2021.
As a final note before the holidays, Matt shared a message of gratitude for the team: “As we close out the year, I have supreme gratitude for every single person at DHG. I speak often about how every one of us are the threads that make up the whole firm. I’m so proud of every single person in the firm and how we function together as a collective team. I’ve learned over the course of the past year that our time together is precious, especially our time in-person, and we need to enjoy that because we all have each other and we need to be thankful for that – I know I certainly am. I am looking forward to 2021; at some point, we will be back together again in-person and I can’t wait!” Wishing you a very happy holiday season!
Previously, when employees were asked what sets DHG apart, one of the overwhelming responses was flexibility. “Life beyond numbers” has always been a priority for the firm, but now, more than ever, flexibility is key amidst a global pandemic. Katrina Thompson, Director of HR, joins the Life at DHG Podcast to discuss the recently launched Life-Work Solutions Suite, which increases flexibility with new resources and offerings to benefit all employees.
DHG is continually expanding flexibility to enhance the lives of our people while managing engagement, productivity, profitability and the client experience.
Read more about the Life-Work Solutions Suite here.
DHG Change Hub Presents: Change Makers
Over the past six weeks we have all flexed our change muscle. No two days have been the same. As part of our Change Makers podcast series, an extension of our Change Hub communications, we have a special podcast series to highlight some of our change makers who lead the way both inside and outside of the firm.
The DHG Change Hub manages the pace, cadence, communications and implementation of change at DHG. This podcast series puts a spotlight on individuals who have taken change leadership to the next level; those who believe that not only can we change for the good personally and professionally but perhaps, just perhaps, we may create a change in the communities and the world we live in. These bold souls are doing amazing things to be the change we want to see in the world. They believe that – We can do anything! These leaders exemplify the courage to embrace change, both inside and outside of DHG.
Trey Ackerman joined us just prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and we are excited to bring him back to share how he is leading through this time of intense and immense change.
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Trey Ackerman
Trey is often asked what does DHG do and what is your role in the firm? And his answer always gets attention. Trey states that we are “in the life changing business.” Trey truly believes that we are in the business of changing lives…both inside and outside of DHG. In addition to leading the tax practice into double digit growth, he is on a quest to help make DHG famous for our strategic flexibility plan and for the way in which we approach inclusion and diversity. His steadfast focus on these important elements of our people strategy manifests itself inside the firm as he sets an example for others to follow and outside of the firm through his amazing work with the Young Black Leadership Alliance – truly changing lives inside and outside of DHG.
Valerie Gibson is an administrative professional in the DHG Nashville office. She experienced multiple strokes and two life changing brain surgeries in 2016. Valerie shares her story and how she emerged through a very difficult time by focusing on hope.
Valerie relied on her faith and family to get through her surgeries and recovery. She also found that humor played a role in helping her remain optimistic and in processing what she was going through. Learning that she could not control the situation was important to Valerie. She took time to grieve what her life was prior to the changes and pressed on with the help of friends, family and a focus on what she needed to do to recover.
As we all face changes and difficult times with the impact of COVID-19, we can learn from Valerie’s story of hope. Listen to learn more.
Brooks Gallagher is a former DHG Principal and clinical psychologist, and he recently shared the psychological perspective of change and tips to adjust to our “new normal” with DHG team members.
Brooks discusses 8 tips to help us navigate change and anxiety as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time, in recent history, that every part of our lives has changed at once – work life, personal life, social life – so it is normal to feel stressed and uncertain.
Click here to read more about these tips and the psychological perspective of change.
DHG Change Makers
As we continue to develop our “change muscle” through the wide variety of change efforts we are either driving or supporting, we are simultaneously learning skills and applying tools that enable us to be more change agile in our personal lives. As we become proficient at being resourceful and nimble contributors at DHG and we focus energy on the all-important task of reinventing ourselves to meet evolving needs of our business and our clients, we develop the ability and the confidence to tackle challenges both in our work and in our personal lives.
Our Profiles in Courage segment puts a spotlight on individuals who have taken change leadership to the next level; those who believe that not only can we change for the good personally and professionally but perhaps, just perhaps, we may create a change in the communities and the world we live in. These bold souls are doing amazing things to be the change we want to see in the world. They believe that – We can do anything!
These leaders exemplify the courage to embrace change, both inside and outside of DHG.
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Trey Ackerman
Trey is often asked what does DHG do and what is your role in the firm? And his answer always gets attention. Trey states that we are “in the life changing business.” Trey truly believes that we are in the business of changing lives…both inside and outside of DHG. In addition to leading the tax practice into double digit growth, he is on a quest to help make DHG famous for our strategic flexibility plan and for the way in which we approach inclusion and diversity. His steadfast focus on these important elements of our people strategy manifests itself inside the firm as he sets an example for others to follow and outside of the firm through his amazing work with the Young Black Leadership Alliance – truly changing lives inside and outside of DHG.
DHG Change Makers
As we continue to develop our “change muscle” through the wide variety of change efforts we are either driving or supporting, we are simultaneously learning skills and applying tools that enable us to be more change agile in our personal lives. As we become proficient at being resourceful and nimble contributors at DHG and we focus energy on the all-important task of reinventing ourselves to meet evolving needs of our business and our clients, we develop the ability and the confidence to tackle challenges both in our work and in our personal lives.
Our Profiles in Courage segment puts a spotlight on individuals who have taken change leadership to the next level; those who believe that not only can we change for the good personally and professionally but perhaps, just perhaps, we may create a change in the communities and the world we live in. These bold souls are doing amazing things to be the change we want to see in the world. They believe that – We can do anything!
These leaders exemplify the courage to embrace change, both inside and outside of DHG.
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Kate Stewart
Kate Stewart was born with juvenile diabetes. If you have ever met Kate, you know that she, most definitely, hasn’t let that slow her down. As the leader of operations for DHG’s Tax Practice and a champion for change, she was instrumental in helping us navigate 2019 tax reform while simultaneously implementing a new software platform. But that’s not all, she is a devoted mother and wife and self-described “favorite daughter.” On top of all of that, Kate is a major champion for change in the community, raising thousands of dollars each year to fund education and research around juvenile diabetes. Kate led the JDRF Fund Raiser for 2019 with the same determination, passion and creativity she is famous for at DHG. The results were nothing short of amazing!
DHG Change Makers
As we continue to develop our “change muscle” through the wide variety of change efforts we are either driving or supporting, we are simultaneously learning skills and applying tools that enable us to be more change agile in our personal lives. As we become proficient at being resourceful and nimble contributors at DHG and we focus energy on the all-important task of reinventing ourselves to meet evolving needs of our business and our clients, we develop the ability and the confidence to tackle challenges both in our work and in our personal lives.
Our Profiles in Courage segment puts a spotlight on individuals who have taken change leadership to the next level; those who believe that not only can we change for the good personally and professionally but perhaps, just perhaps, we may create a change in the communities and the world we live in. These bold souls are doing amazing things to be the change we want to see in the world. They believe that – We can do anything!
These leaders exemplify the courage to embrace change, both inside and outside of DHG.
Lori Haley As the managing partner of Atlanta, Birmingham and Jacksonville market, Lori had the courage to include a session featuring “Unconscious Bias” in the Birmingham Executive Briefing Series. While the other sessions of the day covered typical business-related topics, she had the courage to incorporate what might be viewed as edgy and uncomfortable by some. As our Inclusion and Diversity leader, an African American female, addressed a virtually all white audience with clarity, passion and wisdom, eyes were opened, brains were engaged, and hearts were touched. What an impact she was able to make in helping build a more inclusive business community in Birmingham, Alabama.
Scott Yandle is a Senior Assurance Manager in the DHG Greenville office. He has been with DHG for more than 10 years and avidly mediates to manage stress and work-life balance. During this podcast, Scott shares tips on how to carve out time to be mindful during your day.
As we recognize the importance of Disability Awareness Month, Keith Giddens shares the story of his son Sammy. Living with autism and a light to those around him, Sammy inspires us to be more inclusive of everyone. As a father to a son with a disability, Keith shares about lessons learned from Sammy and how we can all be more inclusive in the workplace.
In celebration of National Working Parents Day, we sat down with members from The Parents Professional Network group at DHG, Darien Sutton and Becca Welker.
Darien Sutton is a Senior Manager in our Winston-Salem, NC office. Becca Welker is a Tax Managing Director who works remotely and is actively engaged with the Raleigh office. They both join us to share a few noteworthy experiences related to working and managing a flexible schedule.
In honor of DHG’s IMPACT Financial Focus Month, we spoke with DHG’s own Amy Manning (Senior Manager, DHG Wealth Advisors) about financial wellness for our people and the tools we have available to help us be more financially fit.
In honor of National Coaching Week, we spoke with DHG’s own Tara Foster (Senior Manager, Coaching and Development) about what coaching means to her and how it can truly supercharge your career. In this podcast, you will learn about Tara’s background and her vision for coaching and building valuable careers.
In celebration of Administrative Professionals Day on April 24, 2019, we sat down with Corissa Cummings, Executive Assistant to Matt Snow, CEO of DHG. During this podcast, Corissa shares insight on why DHG is such a great place to work, and she also offers a glimpse inside what it’s like to work in the C-Suite.
In honor of Earth Day and our DHG IMPACT month recognizing sustainability, Amy Bishop of Greenbrier Farms joins us to talk about what sustainability means to her. Greenbrier Farms is a family-owned, organic farm that provides clean, quality food to the broader Greenville, SC community.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month at DHG, we’re featuring a four-part “Path to Partner” series with inspirational interviews with some of our most esteemed female leaders. We’ve selected partners at various stages in their career to provide their perspective and insight on their own career path and the career path for women in general. Ashley Ensley, an assurance partner in our Fort Worth, TX office, joins us in this final installment of the series. She recently relocated to Fort Worth to help grow our practice there and she represents a leader who is fairly new to the partner role.
As we celebrate Women's History Month at DHG, we're featuring a four-part "Path to Partner" series, featuring inspirational interviews with some of our most esteemed female leaders. We've selected partners at various stages in their career to provide their perspective and insight on their own career path and the career path for women in general. In this podcast, Cindy McMaster, a tax partner in our Richmond, Virginia office, talks about her experience in the industry and how she has embraced change with her recent move from South Carolina to Richmond.
At DHG, our ultimate goal is to add value for our clients each and every day. Knowledge share, a key aspect of our service strategy, is one of the ways in which we do that. In this podcast, Cheryl Greer, Senior Manager in our Tax Advisory practice, talks about her knowledge share experience with the Financial Services Group and how it has helped build her career.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month at DHG, we are excited to share a four-part Path to Partner Series, featuring interviews with some of our most esteemed female partners. We have selected partners from various career stages to help provide perspective and insight on their careers and their career paths. Joining us in this podcast is Nikki Yarborough, a tax partner in our Raleigh office and leader of our DHG Inclusion & Diversity Council.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month at DHG, we are excited to share a four-part Path to Partner Series, featuring interviews with some of our most esteemed female partners. We have selected partners from various career stages to help provide perspective and insight on their careers and their career paths. Joining us in the first installment of the series is Allison Ballard, Managing Partner of our Charleston, WV office. She's an active member of the community and a super mom!
DHG partner, Michael Rauchwarg, accomplished a major milestone earlier this year when he crossed the finish line of a marathon in Hawaii. In true Energy for Life fashion, he had achieved his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states! In this podcast, Michael talks about his dedication, discipline, and what's next on his to-do list.
Earlier this year we launched our DHG service guidelines, which outline how we serve our internal and external clients in order to deliver the ultimate client experience. Saari Gardner, our Director of Client Experience, joins us to talk about why knowledge share is an essential component in this process.
This month DHG kicks off its annual food drive, Count the Cans, where the entire firm focuses on fighting hunger through food donations and volunteerism at local community food banks. Robin Brown is a manager in the DHG Risk Advisory practice in Atlanta. She is a board member and has been volunteering for many years with the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Robin’s focus on food bank programs stems from her time working with Boys and Girls Clubs and the YMCA youth programs during her college years. The stories shared by her students about food insecurity in their households stuck with her throughout college and compelled her to continuously give back when and where she could.
In celebrating Pride month and our diverse people and perspectives, Lori Cochran discusses her role on DHG's Inclusion & Diversity Council, why having diverse teams is a business imperative and why it's critical for DHG to recognize and celebrate our people's diverse backgrounds. Lori is an Assurance Partner in our DHG Richmond office.
So many Americans are asking the important question: What does the tax reform law mean for me? Tax reform is definitely a hot topic for our profession, for every industry and for us as individuals. Financial well-being is a key pillar of our DHG IMPACT committees and joining us today is Eric Hessler who is a senior manager in our tax practice. Eric will help us uncover and clarify some of the information we all need to know about the tax reform law.
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month, we are recognizing our professionals' diverse cultural heritages and traditions. Jane Ko, a Senior Recruiting Manager on our DHG Search Advisors team, discusses her Korean heritage and why it's important to celebrate and applaud inclusion and diversity at DHG.
As we celebrate International Coaching Week May 7-13, DHG continues to build a culture of coaching. Industry leader and a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 coaches, Deanne Kissinger is Vice President of Global Talent Management at Diversey Inc., a $2.6 billion organization with 9,000 employees. Deanne discusses what it takes to be an effective coach and coaching best practices for organizations. Insights about the differences between coaching, mentoring and sponsorship clarify these three important parts of career development.
Joining us today are two DHG coaches, Lauren Gibbons and John Locke who discuss how DHG is embracing the concept of coaching as a valuable developmental tool for employees. Effective coaching is crucial for DHG employees to grow in their careers and prepare for next levels of leadership.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the stories of many women who are leaders in our communities and in business. This celebration would not be complete without honoring some of our outstanding, trailblazer clients. Stacy Struminger, President and Founder of RAINRAPS joins us to talk about how she started her business with her best friend – both women entrepreneurs.
DHG IMPACT is how we brand corporate citizenship, explaining how we care for our people and the world around us. This podcast features Scott Yandle, a senior manager in DHG’s Greenville office, sharing how small changes in the office can truly make a great impact on our people and the environment at the same time.
Hayden Boles, an associate in DHG's Tampa office, truly embodies DHG's mission of building valuable careers with our people and helping our clients achieve their goals. He recently transitioned into a new service area and actually moved physical locations from the Triad to Tampa. Listen as Hayden shares his story on career mobility and charting his career path.
Continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, Aprille Bell, Managing Partner of DHG's Winston-Salem office, joins us to talk about advocacy, sponsorship and overcoming barriers.
In celebration of Women's History Month, Heather Cozart, Managing Partner of DHG's Raleigh office and Chair of the North Carolina Association of CPAs Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce, joins us to talk about overcoming barriers and recognizing implicit bias in the workplace.
As we celebrate Black History Month at DHG and beyond, Dr. Nika White joins us to share perspective on inclusion and diversity in today's business environment. Nika’s professional career spans over 20 years and ranges from serving as an inclusion and diversity practitioner and accomplished marketing communications executive to economic development leader and community advocate. She finds inspiration through the intersection of business, diversity, and leadership and has made this her niche.
As we kick off the New Year, do you find yourself wondering how to manage your energy or how to add fitness to your daily routine? DHG's own Chelsea Witiak and her fitness guru husband, Nick Kenon, share their tips for staying active and building energy through movement.
As we celebrate a month of giving, we are honored to highlight one of our outstanding partners, Tamara Vineyard. Tamara was recently recognized for her dedication to community service as she was named a Heroine of Washington by the March of Dimes Maryland-National Capital Area. In this podcast, Tamara talks about her work in the community and why she chooses to give back.
We recently welcomed a new four-legged team member to our DHG family! She's a golden retriever puppy named Dewey who is currently learning to be an assistance dog with paws4people. We are proud to be a sponsor and supporter of paws4people and their work to train and place dogs like Dewey and her fellow trainees with children, veterans, military dependents and civilians who are living with disabilities. Kyria Henry, CEO of paws4people, joins us in this podcast to talk about the great work that the organization is doing and what's on Dewey's training schedule for the next few years.
Cyber security is not a career path one might naturally think of at DHG. As part of our Advisory practice areas, we have a Cyber Security team who serve clients across the U.S. Tom Tollerton is a leader in this group and joins us to share more about this DHG career path and he even shares some great cyber security tools we can use in our personal lives to protect ourselves online. Click here to learn more about DHG’s IT Advisory practice.
DHG is a proud supporter of ALPFA, which is the Association of Latino Professionals for America, and the longest standing Latino organization with more than 81,000 members today. Several of our DHG team members recently attended the ALPFA national convention in Las Vegas, including Jose Torres, a tax associate in our Los Angeles office. In this podcast, Jose talks about his experience at the convention and why he thinks it is important for us to build awareness around Hispanic Heritage Month.
Having a diverse and inclusive work environment means that we celebrate differences and embrace all of our people for who they are each and every day. This month, DHG recognizes and celebrates Pride month. At DHG, we’ll be highlighting some of our terrific people and we will be participating in events in several of our markets. Summer Brooks from DHG's Greenville, SC office joins us in this podcast to share her journey and why it is important to celebrate inclusion and diversity at DHG and beyond.
At DHG, we celebrate inclusion and diversity everyday, and anytime we have the opportunity to raise awareness around one of our diverse communities, we go full throttle! This month, DHG is celebrating Pride Month. We kicked off the celebration by serving as one of the corporate sponsors of the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, D.C. on June 11. In this podcast, Michele Barron-Resto from DHG's Tysons office joins us to talk about the festival and what it means to be unapologetically proud.
In this podcast we are joined by former DHG interns, Tangmo Thistle and Taylor Sharpe. Tangmo and Taylor look back on their DHG experience as they share key takeaways and advice for future DHG interns.
We don’t always think about finances when we think about our overall wellness, but they're a very important component. Will Sneed, incoming Managing Director of the DHG Wealth Advisors Group and 30-year veteran of the investment industry, joins us in this podcast in honor of Financial Literacy Month to share tips on finding financial freedom.
Building valuable careers with our people is a top priority…so much so, it’s the first part of our mission statement. Several key areas to career success are coaching, feedback and continual learning. We listened to our professional’s feedback and completed a redesigned DHG University and created a new Performance Enrichment Program (PEP). In this podcast, we’ll highlight some of the unique attributes of these programs and share how they link to our mission of building valuable careers with our people and helping our clients achieve their goals.
Inclusion and diversity is an important focus for us at DHG, and one of the programs to support this focus is our Women Forward Program. Our Atlanta office is hosting a Women Forward breakfast on May 9 featuring guest speaker Soon Mee Kim. As a preview to the event, Soon Mee joins us in this podcast to talk about diversity driving creativity and innovation in the workplace.
Soon Mee Kim is the Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader for Porter Novelli, one of the largest PR firms in the industry. Soon Mee is responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing policies, practices, and programs that promote diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, Amy Manning of DHG Wealth Advisors joins us to share a few tips on financial well-being. Amy is a certified financial advisor and helps create financial security for her clients through a disciplined approach with financial planning. Be sure to have a pen and a piece of paper handy to jot down notes during this podcast!
We are celebrating sustainability and our environment this month in honor of Earth Day. In this podcast we are joined by Tricia Wilson, DHG Regional Managing partner and a dear friend to mother earth, to talk about DHG Impact and what sustainability at DHG looks like.
We all say, “Identity theft won't happen to me,” but the reality is last year alone more than 12.7 million Americans were victims of identity fraud. Cleaning up the damage that comes with identity theft can be a complete nightmare, take it from Jennie Guice, Corporate Communications Senior Associate, who discovered at the age of 21 that her identity had been stolen when she was 8-years-old! Listen as Jennie shares her story and details on DHG's InfoArmor benefit which protects DHG employees and their families against identity theft.
Jamie Smith is an incredible advocate for women at DHG and beyond. He serves on our Women Forward board and is a tax partner in our Jacksonville, Florida office. In this podcast he shares why men matter in our pursuit of forward progress for women.
Tim York is the managing partner of DHG’s Dealerships Group. He is a great advocate for women at DHG and in the profession. He learned a lot from his mom who was a pioneer for women in the accounting industry. In this podcast, Tim reflects on the path his mom blazed and the influence that she had on his perception of women in the industry.
Can women truly have it all? What does having it all actually mean? Jennifer George, a partner in our Professional Standards Group, shares with us her perspective as she reflects on her career, her family and life as a working mom.
In celebration of Black History Month, we share a lively conversation with one of DHG’s superstars – Keon Stevenson. Keon shares with us how mentoring has helped him progress in his career and what he is doing to help others through formal and informal mentoring opportunities. Keon is a manager in our Metro DC market.
In this podcast, DHG Chairman Kent Satterfield talks about his role as Chairman of the Board of The PhD Project. The PhD Project serves to increase the diversity of leaders in business by getting more diverse professors in front of classrooms at business schools. Data shows that more diversity in classrooms produces better outcomes for all students, and similarly, at DHG, we believe the more diverse and inclusive our teams are, the better outcomes we will be able to produce for our clients.
Visit https://www.phdproject.org to learn more about The PhD Project.
With cold season in full effect, you may find yourself needing to see a doctor when traveling or when you have little time to sit in a waiting room. Thanks to DHG’s new Doctor on Demand benefit, you can see a board-certified physician anytime, anywhere from your computer or mobile device. This Five Minute Friday highlights the features of this great DHG benefit.
In celebration of Black History Month, Jina Etienne the President and CEO of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) joins us to share her thoughts and perspective on some of the major issues facing our industry today.
Jina is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the national office of NABA, and provides strategic direction and leadership for the organization. To learn more about NABA visit www.nabainc.org.
DHG proudly supports the American Heart Association’s efforts to build awareness about heart disease and heart issues by participating in the 15th annual National Wear Red Day on February 3rd. This podcast features Brian Carlton, Market Managing Partner from Metro DC. Upon learning that he had heart rhythm disorders, Brian made significant lifestyle changes. He shares with us his journey and his perspective on proactively addressing health issues and changes.
Dressing for success is a key component to getting your career moving in the right direction. DHG’s Alice Grey Harrison, Director of Corporate Communications, and Travis Wilson, Director of Talent Acquisition, share several tips and resources in this podcast episode. This dynamic duo is an audience favorite at DHG’s intern training where they host a “talk show” all about fashion and office etiquette.
DHG was recently certified as a Great Place to Work®. In this episode, we talk with Tony Bond, Chief Innovation Officer at Great Place to Work (GPTW), the global authority on building, sustaining, and recognizing high-trust, high-performing workplace cultures. Tony shares with us what makes an organization a great place to work and points out several key aspects of DHG’s culture and programs that are truly special.
Tony helps organizations achieve desired business outcomes while developing and sustaining strong workplace culture. GPTW's culture transformation services are rooted in 25 years of research into exceptional organizations, refreshed annually through Best Companies To Work For competitions in 45 countries (ie. annual FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For in America). www.greatplacetowork.com
We're in the heart of cold and flu season and also one of our busier times of the year, and oftentimes, things happen. We need to be at work and then we have a loved one who may be sick or the person who cares for our loved one is sick, and we have to figure out how to juggle everything. At DHG, we are lucky to have our Backup Dependent Care program which enables us to access a network of childcare centers and in-home providers to offer temporary solutions when our regular care arrangements just aren’t available. In this podcast, Heather Cozart, a Partner in DHG's Raleigh office, talks about her experience with the program.
With fitness being a key topic for many as we kick off 2017, we asked Summer Brooks, DHG superstar and certified yoga instructor, to share tips with us on incorporating yoga into our daily lives. In this podcast Summer talks about her personal practice, her classes and how you can practice at home, at your desk and even in the airport!
We're all busy, and we don't always have time to hit the treadmill or the weight room to follow through on our fitness goals and New Year's resolutions. Finley Amato, marketing lead in DHG's Dealer Services Group and ISSA-certified in strength and conditioning, shares her tips for incorporating fitness into your everyday routine.
At DHG, we are passionate about making an impact on the health and well-being of our people, and part of that is encouraging our people to incorporate exercise into their Life Beyond Numbers. We have a great fitness reimbursement program that offers employees up to $300 to go towards annual gym and fitness center fees. This Five Minute Friday features Dan Miles, assurance manager in our Richmond, Virginia office, talking about how he has taken advantage of this DHG benefit.
In this Five Minute Friday podcast, Sarah Paris, a financial advisor with DHG Wealth Advisors, highlights DHG’s 401k profit sharing plan and what makes it unique. Sarah discusses DHG’s focus on financial health for its people and the importance of preparing for the future.
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, this podcast features Amanda Sterwerf, a manager in DHG's Asheville office and part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and her uncle, Bo Taylor, who is a Director at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Amanda and Bo talk about the history of the Cherokee Indians, Native American heritage and awareness around different cultures.
Dan Robison is the recipient of our 2016 DHG Community Impact Award, an award he received for the work he is doing to make a difference in his community of Dallas/Fort Worth. In this podcast we get a glimpse at the amazing work Dan is doing with the Boy Scouts, among other organizations, and how he is able to achieve career goals while sharing time and energy with his community.
While not everyone takes advantage of DHG’s generous Adoption Benefit, those who do understand how special it is. DHG not only provides full parental leave for adoptive parents, but they reimburse up to $5,000 in adoption expenses. In five minutes or less…DHG podcast host, Alice Grey Harrison, shares how special this benefit was to her family during the adoption of their daughter.
At DHG, we deliver superior client service through both knowledge share and a solutions-based approach. We began focusing on knowledge share a few years ago, and since then, we have seen an increase in our efforts across all levels, from associate to partner. That includes white papers, videos, speaking engagements and much more. In this Life at DHG podcast, CEO Matt Snow shares his thoughts on why knowledge share is so important for DHG and our clients.
It’s been at least 7 years since the release of Windows 7 and now after testing all DHG applications with Windows 10 “it’s open season on Windows 10 at DHG”.
From updates on DHG's growth direction and people strategy to memorable moments as CEO, Matt Snow answers all of your burning questions in this engaging Life at DHG episode.
In response to information gathered via focus groups and our DHG Voice Engagement Survey, we have enhanced our retirement plan. Michele Workman, Total Rewards Manager, shares how these changes positively impact financial wellness for our people.
Several years ago Sarah Windham recognized an under served opportunity to focus on tax and advisory services in the agriculture industry.As a recognized leader, she shares with us her experience of testifying before Congress, her work with Angie’s project, a women’s focused agriculture group, and how she integrates career and life as a successful mom and industry leader.
Dr. Natalie Stavas was approaching the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon, her fifth Boston Marathon, when explosions rang through the city. Instead of running the other direction, Natalie instinctively ran toward the ravaged streets and was instrumental in helping those wounded. She was recognized by President Obama for her bravery and named 2013 Bostonian of the year by the Boston Globe. Natalie was a keynote speaker at our recent DHG Leadership Conference in Charleston, S.C., and she joins us for this inspiring conversation about courage.
Ken Hughes, founding partner of DHG, will retire in June 2016. We celebrate his legacy and hope you’ll join us for a lively conversation with Chairman Hughes as he reflects on the history of the firm and shares a few words of wisdom that he has learned along the way.
After 6 years in the military, Chip Wilmer returned to civilian life and pursued his Masters in Accounting. Today, DHG is honored to have this Army Veteran on our Charlotte, NC audit team. Join us as Chip tells his story and we celebrate Military Appreciation Month.
DHG is working to lessen our negative impact on Mother Earth. The Charleston, SC office is leading the charge with many significant programs underway including participation in a city-wide competition that promotes environmentally friendly business practices. Martha Johnson shares with us how this office is making innovative changes to promote an Earth friendly culture in the office.
A focus on teamwork and relationships makes Bennett Gualdoni’s tax internship rewarding and fun. Join us as Bennett shares why he chose to intern with DHG and what he has learned over the past couple of months.
When James’s father was diagnosed with cancer, he knew the perfect way to raise funds for research – A Crawfish Boil. As a southerner living in the northeast, he knew this would be a perfect way to share a bit of southern fun with his northern friends and raise money for Multiple Myeloma. Fast forward several years, Crawfish for Cancer has raised more than $350,000 and the events are held in nine location across the country. Join us for this inspiring conversation with James as he shares the secrets to his success and his motivation to grow this event from coast to coast. http://www.crawfishforcancer.org/
DHG is excited to host its 5th Annual Leadership Conference for college students in Charleston, SC. This invitation only event is a great way to jump start your career with leadership lessons, networking events and lots of fun. In this podcast, Courtney Thomas, Director of Campus Recruiting Strategies, shares insider info on exciting things planned for 2016!
Did you know that DHG offers work exchange opportunities around the world? Through our alliance of accounting firms, Praxity, our people can expand their international knowledge and experience different cultures. In this podcast, Sara Watson, DHG Senior Associate, shares insights from her Australian adventure.
Most people are familiar with the term mentor, but do you know what it means to have a sponsor? A mentor may show you the ropes and perhaps serve as a coach but a sponsor acts as an advocate to help you achieve specific career goals. A sponsor makes connections and promotes visibility to leaders and others. Gary Thomson, Regional Managing Partner, has been a sponsor to many and provides his insights into sponsorship and the benefits on both sides of the equation.
Prior to joining DHG, Lisa Cines was the first female CEO of a US Top 50 accounting firm. She was recently featured in the Journal of Accountancy on the topic of encore careers in the profession (View Article). In this podcast Lisa shares career advice, leadership lessons and a glimpse of what she thinks the profession will look like in the future.
The verdict is in – DHG is a great place to start, grow and flourish in your career! In this podcast, Matt Snow, CEO and Effin Logue, CPO engage in a lively conversation to review the 2016 DHG Voice Engagement Survey results and share a glimpse of what’s on the horizon based on feedback from the survey.
From the possibility of a relaxed dress code to what’s next with employee benefits, this lively conversation with Effin Logue provides a glimpse of what’s to come for our DHG Life Beyond Numbers and the accounting profession.
Have you ever met a Super Woman? That’s how one might describe Roxanne Caldwell: Market Leader for Tax, Partner and most importantly mom to three amazing children (oh…and all around great wife!). In this podcast, Roxanne shares her journey from Intern to Partner – which includes a glimpse of why she accepted an offer at a national firm, but decided to stay with DHG. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with a Super Woman!