How to Acquire New Talent Try networking at business meetings.
Make sure you ask the question, "Hey Joe, I'm lookingfor an outstanding accountant. Do you know of anybody that I cantalk to? If you find me someone, I'll take you out tolunch." In many cases, your associate will know of someone whomeets your qualifications and be glad to give you a referral. Thelunch option adds some icing on the cake.
Excerpted from Attracting & Rewarding OutstandingEmployees