First Intuition Think Tank (FITT) Forums
First Intuition’s Think Tank Forums started during the pandemic as a way to keep clients up to date with the ever-changing situation and how it was impacting the accountancy and finance industry. Today, these forums are still informing employers on the latest and relevant accountancy and finance industry news. The sessions offer views, experiences, and advice/ tips from expert speakers on a range of topics that are currently affecting businesses.
Below you will find upcoming FITT forums as well as summaries and recordings of previous sessions in 2025.
Upcoming FITT Forums
Thursday 29th May 2025 – 8:30 – 10am
Managing the Multi-Generational Workplace
As workplaces become more diverse and differences between generations of workers become more prominent, effectively managing different types of workers is becoming more important to ensure a harmonious and productive working environment. This session will explore strategies to bridge generational gaps and leverage the strengths of multi-generational workforces to work effectively together. Expert speakers will discuss:
- Identify changing dynamics in the workplace between multiple generations and how to turn challenges into opportunities
- The different techniques used to effectively manage Gen Z compared to Millennials and Gen X and how to play to each of their strengths to collaborate and benefit your business
- Methods and actions to increase workplace diversity and get the most out of a varied workforce
Thursday 25th September 2025 – 8:30 – 10am
How to Stand Out in Early Careers
Engaging with young talent early on in their career journey is vital for building a strong recruitment pipeline. Engaging with school and college students can therefore be an effective way for businesses to find a new pool of potential employees to get in front of. This session will explore what employers can do to get in front of early career starters and how to stand out from the crowd. Expert speakers will discuss:
- The importance of engaging with schools and colleges for recruitment opportunities
- Strategies to capture the attention of young adults and stand out as an employer
- Effective ways to appeal to young people as a workplace
- Actions to take for successful early career engagement
Thursday 20th November 2025 – 8:30 – 10am
What Workers Want
Understanding what employees seek from their employers is key to improving recruitment and retention. This session will delve into recent surveys conducted by HAYs recruitment, ACCA, and the CMI to uncover what workers value most and how employers can meet these expectations. Speakers will discuss:
- Insights from the HAYs recruitment, ACCA, and CMI’s future leader surveys
- Strategies and actions for improving recruitment and retention, informed by data from worker surveys
- Tips on keeping employees happy and encouraging long-term career progression
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Previous 2025 FITT Forums
Accountex Special
Sustainability in Accountancy
Sustainability is a growing topic of importance in the accountancy industry, with new laws and regulations progressively impacting how accountants do their jobs. In this session, expert speakers explored:
- How sustainability is affecting the Finance industry and why it is important
- What changes are being made and what is driving these changes
- What legal measures relating to sustainability are being introduced, and what do companies need to be aware of going forward
Previous FITT Forum Archive
You can find a full archive of valuable insight from previous First Intuition Think Tank forums below. Many of the discussions are every bit as relevant now.
