How can staffing firms innovate in the finance and accounting sector while maintaining a focus on personal connections?

Peggy Richards shares her journey from college sorority president to West Coast Managing Director of Athena Finance and Accounting, offering insights into the evolving landscape of recruitment and staffing.

Peggy traces her path into the staffing industry, driven by a desire for impactful, purposeful work. She discusses Athena's approach to finance and accounting staffing, including their focus on interim, project-based, and direct-hire placements.

The conversation explores Athena's unique business model, including its remote work structure, flat organizational hierarchy, and use of AI and offshore teams. Peggy shares how these elements allow Athena to provide more personalized service at competitive rates.

Peggy candidly discusses personal challenges she's faced, including the loss of her husband to cancer and navigating grief while maintaining a high-profile career. She shares how a women's retreat helped her process emotions she had long suppressed.

As an industry veteran, Peggy offers insights on the future of staffing, including the growing importance of employer branding and the reasons employees choose to change jobs. She also discusses the evolving role of AI in recruitment.

The discussion concludes with Peggy's perspective on women in business and her efforts to support other professional women through a nonprofit network she founded.

Key mentors and learning sources that shaped Peggy's approach:

David Lewis, her first mentor, who taught her the power of goal-setting
The staffing industry itself, which provided opportunities for growth and leadership
Her experiences as a woman in business, navigating challenges and opportunities
Books like "Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg
Podcasts focusing on unbiased news and current events
The women in her nonprofit network, who provide ongoing support and inspiration

Don't miss this engaging discussion with a staffing industry leader who's leveraging technology and personal connections to innovate in finance and accounting recruitment.

References:

Website: https://athenafinanceandaccounting.com/

Phone: 714-376-5182

Anthony Codispoti, AddBack Benefits Agency

https://www.addbackbenefitsagency.com/

Transcript | Customizing Solutions in Finance and Accounting Recruitment: Insights from Peggy Richards

Youtube - Inspired Stories Podcast by AddBack BenefitsAgency

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2KCy3zqjALje6hwzWT0VA

Customizing Solutions in Finance and Accounting Recruitment: Insights from Peggy Richards

The Inspired Stories Podcast