Spring 2008 issue of Horizons

knowledge. commitment. value. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

John F. Herber, Jr. CPA Managing Partner

Welcome Talent. It is what we as business leaders seek for our organizations. It determines if we have the ability to get things done and take our organizations to the next level. At RubinBrown, settling for second best has never been an option, which is one reason we are able to support the growing needs of our clients and our firm with confidence. Managing talent is an ongoing process at RubinBrown. We invest time and resources to find the best and the brightest individuals in the profession. In this competitive marketplace, however, finding them is not enough. We provide opportunities for development within our organization through a dynamic professional environment. In this issue, we attempt to define how recruiting and retaining talented individuals will impact our organizations, our customers and our relationships into the next decade. In addition, Dr. Ginny Barnes, from the University of Missouri, defines generation Y and what we, as future employers and mentors, can expect from this emerging talent pool. I invite you to read this publication and offer us your feedback. Our goal, as always, is to totally satisfy you, our clients and friends. We hope to hear from you – john.herber@rubinbrown.com. Pleasant reading.

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