The First Two Years of Employment

Strategies and Pitfalls

Susan H. Ivancevich, PhD, and Daniel M. Ivancevich, PhD, and Richard Roscher, CPA

With the economy facing a deep recession and continuing job losses, it is especially important for employees to strengthen job security by establishing a solid reputation at their workplace. While seasoned employees are aware of the requirements for professional success, many new hires lack such knowledge. Many accounting firms have been forced to lay off staff in recent months, so it is increasingly important to work proactively to establish a reputation as a hard-working, indispensable employee who provides value to the firm.