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The Transformational Impact of a Dynamic Workforce Our latest research shows there is an unprecedented reconceptualization of the workforce underway as C-suite leaders move toward a greater equilibrium of full-time employees and outside experts. We polled over 1,000 leaders from large global companies about how they are shifting their workforce strategies amid an influx of transformation initiatives. Read about how C-suite leaders are adopting a greater blend of internal talent and skilled outside talent in our new whitepaper.
Why Mission-Critical Life Sciences Projects Are Failing—and How to Fix Them RGP research shows that organizations in the life sciences industry are struggling to meet mission-critical project goals, with nearly 60% of survey respondents noting that at least a quarter of their projects fell short of goals. According to the survey, the key causes behind this are that organizations are struggling with talent shortage, while also working in complex workforce dynamics. Read more in our life sciences whitepaper.
Kate’s Thoughts on October Jobs Report Our CEO Kate Duchene shared her initial thoughts on the latest Jobs Report: Job growth slowed in October, as U.S. employers added 150,000 jobs this past month. The latest figures point to continued labor market normalization, but that doesn’t mean that the skills gap has narrowed for employers.
Mastering Efficiency: Leveraging BlackLine Journal Entry for Seamless ERP Cloud Migration During Finance Innovation Week, join RGP as we discuss the latest trends, strategies and technology in finance transformation. We invite you to join our webinar, “Mastering Efficiency: Leveraging BlackLine Journal Entry for Seamless ERP Cloud Migration” on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM PST. Unlock the full potential of BlackLine Journal Entry and discover how it can ease and enhance your transition to a cloud ERP. Learn the insider tips and strategies that will elevate your migration journey and drive transformative success. Plus, you can earn CPE/CPD credits by attending!
84% of CFOs Continue to Face Significant Talent Shortages 84% of CFOs said talent shortages were significantly impacting their teams, according to a survey published in CFO. The issue is even more pronounced in the UK, where 92% of CFOs said they were struggling to recruit finance talent. As we’ve seen in our own research, many CFOs are responding by reevaluating their approach to staffing and investing in technology.
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As RGP Research found, organizations are increasingly leaning on a 50-50 split of inside and outside talent to execute their most critical transformation initiatives. Writing in the Harvard Business Review, RGP CEO Kate Duchene and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez explore what’s required to successfully apply this “Dynamic Workforce” model. Read the article:
We polled over 1,000 leaders from global companies about how they are managing an influx of transformation initiatives. Large global companies have an average of 20 transformation initiatives in progress this year alone and most predict taking on more efforts by 2026. Yet, 42% indicated they did not have enough internal talent to staff their transformation initiatives in 2022. Read more about how organizations are adopting a Dynamic Workforce Model to gain competitive advantages in our latest research.
PCAOB says 42% of auditors botched quality reviews The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board enacted stricter enforcement and expanded inspections for auditors of publicly traded companies in 2021. Since then, 42% of audit firms that were inspected failed their engagement quality reviews – a 5% increase since 2020. Read more about how the PCAOB has toughened enforcement, expanded inspections and tightened standards in CFO Dive.
Why IT projects still fail In today's IT landscape, project failure is more about missed marks than technological disasters, according to CIO Online. While the causes of project failure vary, our own research indicates that organizations struggle most with managing dispersed teams and a lack of project leadership. Read more about some of the top reasons for project failure in CIO.