S1 Ep 5: Hybrid vs 100% Remote Work Models for Accounting Firms with John Knight

This episode is a deep dive into Hybrid versus 100% Remote work with host, Meryl Johnston and guest, John Knight. We discuss:

• [3:25] The pros and cons of hybrid and remote workforces
• [7:42 How to manage meetings where some people are in person and some are remote
• [13:16] Onboarding new team members
• [15:54] Set vs flexible working hours
• [20:12] Which environment is better for problem solving, deep work or encouraging innovation
• [27:46] Team retreats and purposefully bringing people together
• [30:21] Training new graduates and new staff
• [35:30] What can each model take and learn from the other?

John Knight is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Business Depot, which is one central place that provides accounting and bookkeeping services, as well as business advice, legal services, marketing, HR, business broking, capital raising and financial planning.

To get in touch with John you can connect with him here on Linkedin, Twitter, send him an email via [email protected] or find more information on the Business Depot website.

This episode of the podcast is brought to you by sponsors A2X: automated e-commerce accounting, and Annature: Australia’s leading eSignature and client verification provider. 

The Lifestyle Accountant Show is a podcast that helps today’s accounting firm leaders build successful businesses, while living healthy, happy lives hosted by Meryl Johnston. For more information or to get in touch with us, head over to our website lifestyleaccountant.co.