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The Now of Work

March 2023

Hello!

Inspired by early 20th-century labor movements and observed for more than 100 years, International Women's Day (IWD) was celebrated around the world this week with a theme that feels more relevant than ever: #EmbraceEquity.

Pandemic job losses impacted working women disproportionately, with 2.4 million U.S. women leaving the workforce in 2020 as schools shut down and their “second shift” became a round-the-clock reality. Although women’s workforce participation has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, challenges, including the high cost of childcare remain. 

At RGP embracing equity is more than a hashtag—it’s a critical underpinning of our shared values. And it starts at the top. “I am so grateful to be in a company that is incredibly diverse and inclusive,” CEO Kate Duchene said in a tribute to the women of RGP. “I believe we are all the stronger for it.” 

That’s why supporting more flexible ways of working is so important. As Kate told Bloomberg Businessweek in a recent interview, the 10% increase in freelance talent over the last three years not only reflects a significant change in how clients want to get work done, but in how talent wants to work — with flexibility, choice and control. 
 

Read on for more news and insights for the Now of Work ...

What's New?

Bosses Want to Pay You More But Give You Less

More companies are using staffing and consulting professionals and independent workers to fill critical talent shortages and skills gaps, according to our latest research. RGP CEO Kate Duchene tells Vox that advances in technology amid the rise of remote work have made it easier.

RGP Ranks as One of America's Best Midsized Employers

RGP has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for a third consecutive year. The annual rankings are based on a survey of professionals at U.S. midsize companies who are asked if they would recommend their employers to friends and family. Read more about this year's list in Forbes.

Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Honors CEO Kate Duchene

RGP CEO Kate Duchene has been named to the SIA "Staffing 100 North America" list for the third year in a row. Read about the recent company growth that contributed to Kate’s latest recognition.

What's Next?

FASB Studies AI Use in Financial Data Analysis

Surging use of conversational artificial intelligence has prompted regulatory scrutiny of the AI’s role in financial decisions. [add bit about RGP] Read more in CFO Dive.

Finding a Fix for the Broken Workplace

The latest research from Slack’s Future Forum shows that 80% of global employees want location flexibility, while 94% want schedule flexibility. Read more about how choice and flexibility remain key to fixing the labor market in Fortune.

Is the Tight Labor Market Due to Fewer Workers – or Fewer Hours Worked?

The shrinking labor participation rate has been a primary driver of the tight labor market, but new research reveals another contributing factor: workers choosing to work fewer hours. A report published in Harvard Business Review found that total hours worked in the U.S. fell by an equivalent of 33 hours a year per person.

What CEOs Are Getting Wrong About the Future of Work – and How to Make it Right

Resisting organizational change due to fear of the unknown or unwillingness to try something new can hinder employee happiness and company success, according to Wharton School professor Adam Grant. Read more of his insights about what CEOs are getting right.

What Now?

Engaging Hybrid Project Teams to Achieve Mission-Critical Goals

Our latest research revealed that managing hybrid teams is the No. 1 factor making it more difficult to execute critical projects. Learn how Project Execution Leaders are keeping hybrid teams engaged.

Overcoming the Execution Challenges of Mission-Critical Projects

The volume of critical enterprise transformation initiatives has surged since 2020. Yet, it’s become dramatically more challenging to successfully execute those projects. Learn what project execution leaders are doing differently—and how your organization can join their ranks.

U P C O M I N G   E V E N T:

General Audit Management (GAM) Conference

RGP is excited to sponsor a booth at this year's GAM Conference at the Gaylord Texan. The event runs from March 13th thru 15th in Grapevine, Texas. Please join us in person at booth 426 to meet our Risk and Compliance Practice Leaders who provide expertise and thought leadership around the most pressing topics in the industry today. We hope to see you there!

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