Taking care of our associates includes helping them achieve their career goals. We encourage them to continue their education by learning new skills and completing other relevant training and certifications. Perhaps more importantly, we encourage them to consider career options within Rehmann.  

We offer internal mobility, giving associates the chance to explore new opportunities without leaving the firm. Since we provide so many different services for our clients, it is not unusual for an associate to be interested in exploring a new area. Offering this option benefits both the associate, who gets new experience and growth, and the firm, which gets to retain top talent.  

Having someone to turn to for career guidance and advice can help when facing challenges or uncertainty. Our associates have told us they view having a mentor in the firm as important to their overall engagement and career goals. We have developed mentorship programs that pair associates of varying seniority across departments to form supportive relationships from which both can benefit.  

There are multiple paths to a successful and fulfilling career at Rehmann. Our associates are empowered to select a field they are passionate about, find a role and work schedule that works best for them, create their own learning and development plan, and more.  

We believe our associates are an essential part of our success. As such, we take steps to ensure we are providing the resources, training, and work environment they need to be successful. CEO Stacie Kwaiser went a step further this year with the creation of the CEO Associate Advisory Council so she can hear directly from associates how they feel about the firm.  

The council consists of a mix of associates from different departments and locations around the firm and who are considered next-generation leaders. They meet four times a year to share their thoughts about how associates are feeling, what is working well and where there are opportunities to do even better, provide feedback that may help influence people-focused decisions, and more. In return, Stacie gains valuable insights on how to keep our culture thriving and what associates are looking for from leaders and the firm.  

This group ensures there is an open line of communication between Stacie and associates, which helps her continue fostering a successful associate experience.  

We use technology not only make working with us simpler and easier for our clients, but also to help our associates streamline their work and create efficiencies. Getting the biggest impact from the technology means understanding how best to use it. New Rehmann associates are introduced to the firm’s programs and software through an IT Essentials training course. This includes firmwide tools like our client relationship management system and billing system, as well as department-specific programs. This helps ensure that all new associates have a general understanding of the systems they will be working with, as well as where to get assistance if needed.  

*Our firm has made significant strides in integrating AI tools to revolutionize our work processes. With Microsoft 365 Copilot integrated into our Office applications, our client-serving professionals now use AI to efficiently organize notes, manage to-do lists, create efficiencies in Word and PowerPoint, and manage email messages and responses. This has significantly reduced time spent on administrative tasks, allowing our teams to focus on delivering exceptional client service. 

Our advisory and tax team is piloting BlueJ for tax research. This tool seamlessly integrates with Outlook, enabling quick replies to client tax-related questions. BlueJ is transforming the way our tax advisors work, enhancing their efficiency and quality. 

We are using Synthesia, an AI video creator, to speed up the time it takes to create training content that can be edited and revised with ease. This has helped us keep our content current and reliable. It also allows us to onboard new hires and keep our client-serving professionals up to date on changes to our technology. 

The integration of AI tools has saved countless hours on administrative tasks, sparked innovative ideas, and empowered our associates with cutting-edge technology. We are shifting the paradigm on how our associates transform into digital professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, and digital advancement.* 

*This section created, with some editing, by Microsoft Copilot.  

We value building trusting relationships not only with our clients but also with our coworkers. Throughout the year, we regularly have opportunities for associates to connect with one another outside of work to have some fun. In 2024, we celebrated the NFL Draft coming to Detroit, watched the eclipse, fed giraffes, enjoyed sweet treats, and much more!