SEPTEMBER 2023

ON OUR RADAR

Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story

Just in time for the recent Labor Day weekend — the unofficial end of summer (even if your local heat wave may have missed the memo) — the U.S. jobs report for August showed a payroll increase of 187,000, led by the healthcare sector. But unemployment also rose to 3.8%. 

Although the labor market may be “in balance,” supply and demand are not evenly distributed. For example, our latest research found that inadequate talent is a key contributor to financial institutions' challenges in achieving mission-critical project goals. 

September also marks the launch of a shiny, new look and feel for the Now of Work newsletter. Like it? (We hope so.) Please share it with your colleagues and peers and invite them to subscribe!

Keep scrolling for more news and insights, including:

• RGP Financial Services industry research
• Tips for transforming ESG theory into practice
• Tech innovation in healthcare operations and patient experience
• GEP Innovation 2023: AI in supply chain and procurement

RGP RESEARCH

Mastering Mission-Critical Projects in Financial Services

As financial services executives and boards grapple with complex issues like digital customer experience, risk management, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, many firms find it challenging to manage data-intensive projects integral to their success and survival. 

ARTICLE

Finance Transformation Delivers 'Monumental Impact'

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is set to take a fresh look at its agenda for 2024, three years after launching its initial agenda consultation report. CFO Dive looks at FASB's progress on key issues and areas where investors seek more transparency.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE 

Practical Steps for Building a Successful ESG Program

Step from theory into practice with this overview of how to establish an ESG program in your company and how it can transform your business operations and reputation.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE 

6 CFO Tips for Handling the Backlash Against ESG

A new survey found that 61% of U.S. companies expect the backlash against ESG best practices to persist or intensify during the next two years. Yet most firms do not plan to retreat. CFO Dive outlines six ways CFOs can navigate the pushback.

PODCAST

Fostering Innovation to Step Forward in Healthcare 

Post-pandemic, healthcare providers need to be more strategic about which digital transformation projects they prioritize and target high-risk, high-reward opportunities. Hear how providers are transforming their operations in this discussion with Dr. Sachin Dev, RGP VP, Healthcare, on the Outcomes Rocket Podcast. 

CONFERENCE

Get Ahead in the New AI Economy

Join us at GEP Innovate 2023 to cut through the hype and learn how AI is transforming business, procurement and global supply chains.

Join some of the most accomplished leaders in AI, supply chain and procurement.

October 25th - 27th, 2023
La Cantera Resort and Spa
San Antonio, TX

Join us in the Now of Work. 
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