The latest jobs report extended healthy U.S. labor trends, showing a better-than-expected 216,000 new jobs and bringing total 2023 gains to 653,000.
Sachin Dev, RGP Vice President, Healthcare, says the continuing prominence of healthcare in driving U.S. job growth suggests sustained demand for healthcare professionals. However, the emergence of new positions, while promising, may not adequately counterbalance the ongoing shortages.
As Sachin outlines in his latest Insights article, various factors come into play, including specialized skill requirements, regional workforce disparities, and the heightened healthcare needs of an aging population. And while the increasing job opportunities offer some relief, they are unlikely to fully resolve the existing staffing challenges.
Read on for more insights into the trends shaping the Now of Work, including:
Rethinking finance operating models
New "gig" work regulations
Emerging ESG reporting standards
AI in finance and accounting and more…
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Healthcare continues to be one of the top three drivers for new jobs added to the U.S. labor market, accounting for 24% of the 653,000 new jobs created in 2023. Despite the healthy numbers, the underlying conditions affecting the industry are more nuanced.
A controversial new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that would make it more difficult for companies to treat workers as independent contractors will take effect on March 11, according to the agency. What will it mean for your business?
U.S. multinational companies will be one of the first groups to comply with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which will serve as a precursor to the SEC's climate disclosure rules and require extensive preparation.
The accounting and finance talent pool is shrinking, which is making it harder for CFOs to staff their finance functions. But there are some steps CFOs can take to improve their chances of recruiting and retaining accounting and finance personnel.
While finance leaders widely view artificial intelligence as a game-changer, some are nervous about data privacy risks and the need for employee training, according to a recent OneStream poll. Read more about the potential impact and challenges generative AI may have on the corporate finance function.
In case you missed it, catch up on our CFO series on artificial intelligence and machine learning, including the key components of a successful AI/ML strategy, potential use cases, and what it takes to get started on the path to AI-driven finance and accounting.
Training is becoming a more important aspect of employee retention efforts in a tight labor market. A new survey found that 41% of employees would look for another job in 2024 if these opportunities aren't provided by their company.
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Insights on emerging trends, including AI and automation
Strategies for capturing ROI for AI and other technology
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