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September 2024

ON OUR RADAR

The labor market continues to cool as the U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs in August. This is a slight rebound over the July data—which was downwardly revised to 89,000—yet it is the weakest August jobs report since 2017.

With all eyes on the Fed’s September meeting and long-anticipated rate cuts now on the horizon, RGP CEO Kate Duchene says it will be interesting to see where new capital will flow and how long it will take. 

More than 40% of financial decision-makers we polled in January said they would increase investment in workforce development if a lower interest rate environment were to unlock new capital. In this challenging labor market, greater investment of time and resources into workforce strategy will be paramount.

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FORBES

The CPA Shortage Isn’t Going Away, But AI and Automation Can Help

The accounting profession continues to suffer from a shortage of CPAs, but despite the challenges, accounting professionals stand to benefit from the efficiencies brought on by AI and automation, writes RGP CEO Kate Duchene in her latest Forbes article.

RGP INSIGHTS

Novel Approaches to Care Delivery and Administration

Discover the pivotal trends that are shaping healthcare provider strategies and the shifts required to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the latest article by RGP’s Sachin Dev.

FEARLESS FEMALE LEADERSHIP PODCAST

The Importance of Women in Our Evolving Workplace

RGP’s Chief People Officer Katy Conway shares her advice for women pursuing leadership positions and her insights on the competitive advantages of diversified thinking.

SERVICENOW RESEARCH

Enterprise AI Maturity Index 2024

Increases in AI spending are on deck for 81% of global business leaders, according to the ServiceNow Enterprise AI Maturity Index. While most companies are still early in their AI journeys, the report found that those who've pulled away from the pack are more likely to have a clear, shared vision and the right mix of skills. 

HR EXECUTIVE

A new ‘power duo’ emerges as the C-suite increasingly relies on HR leadership

Three-quarters of C-suite executives now view HR as essential to their company’s success, according to a recent survey. As HR leaders play a pivotal role in shaping organizational strategy, their influence within the C-suite is growing stronger than ever. 

CONSULTANT CONVERSATIONS

Combining a Love of Finance and Client Connection

“I love going into a new client, assessing the landscape and figuring out how to move forward… This has to be a collaborative effort, and I love when that light bulb comes on,” says RGP consultant Hazel Stoute in this video interview.  

RGP RESEARCH

The Transformational Impact of a Dynamic Workforce

Learn more about how consultants like Hazel Stoute are changing the composition of the workforce. Explore our research on how forward-looking C-suites are driving a revolution in workforce strategy.

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