What to do after a great employee quits

• We will find you a fantastic replacement lickety split! 
• Our candidates typically stay 5-20 years.
• 100% of our client companies and candidates would recommend us to a friend. 

When a great employee leaves, most leaders take it personally.

But here’s the truth: great people don’t stop being valuable when they stop being on your payroll.

The best CFOs and Controllers do something different…they stay in touch.

Here’s why that matters:

• Good talent circles back. Some of the best rehires (“boomerang employees”) happen because the relationship never went cold.

• They become ambassadors. Former employees who leave on good terms often refer top talent to you down the road.

• They give you honest feedback. Once they’re gone, they’ll tell you what really worked and what didn’t, without filtering it through politics.

• The industry is small. Especially in accounting and finance, paths cross again, sometimes in surprising ways.

A simple check-in every 3-6 months (a LinkedIn comment, a quick message, a genuine “How’s the new role going?”), keeps the door open.

Because great leadership isn’t just about who you hire.
It’s about how you treat people once they’ve moved on.