America’s political tensions threaten to turn the workplace upside down We appreciated the opportunity for our CEO Kate Duchene to share her thoughts on the workplace. Read the article in WorkLife: Political disputes at work are not new, but since President Trump returned to the White House, the divisions appear to be deepening. In a January survey of more than 1,000 workers in the U.S., 8 in 10 reported that workplace political tensions have escalated since the election, according to the career service Resume Now’s “Post-U.S. Elections Report.”
Shifting the way you think about disruption can help you move from survival mode to “thriving in a future defined by the unknown,” says noted futurist and author Brian Solis. In a recent interview for RGP’s new Mindshift newsletter, he advised CEOs and other leaders to embrace an open mindset of curiosity and possibility. Read the interview in our latest Newsletter:
Here are the top 10 skills and traits of successful digital leaders. One trait: digital leaders must focus on more than tech. “They need to be a strategic business enabler who collaborates, supports and empowers their people. They must know when to push to innovate and when to prioritize stability,” according to CIO Online.
Practical. Logical. Collaborative. Those are just a few of the qualities that RGP Consultant Senaca Williams brings to client engagements. “Instead of going in on day one, point out all the things that I think could be fixed. I like to go in and try to understand what they're doing, how they're doing it and why they're doing it.” “A lot of clients know the answer but just don't have the bandwidth to carry it out,” Seneca says. “Or sometimes, when you're knee-deep in the weeds, you know that there's a better way of doing it, but you don't have time to think about how to do it differently.” Consultants like Senaca are an essential part of the Dynamic Workforce™, a revolutionary model that includes an almost 50-50 split between full-time employees and outside talent. Watch now!
Organizations with at least 30% women in leadership positions are 12 times more likely to rank in the top 20% for financial performance. This underscores the significant impact that diverse leadership can have on a company's success. RGP CEO Kate Duchene says she worries about the pace of change. “Despite women filling more leadership roles today, the gender gap is still too wide, and progress is too slow,” she writes in her latest Insights blog article. Read more about the unique strengths women bring to the C-suite and why it pays to prioritize diversity in leadership.
Arun Bosco loves solving puzzles and brings that passion to his work for RGP as a data strategy expert. “The data gives you a lot of answers more than the question that is asked,” Arun says. “It's almost like playing a video game, you know, when you're reaching a level, it unlocks the next level.” RGP consultants like Arun are an essential part of the Dynamic Workforce™, a revolutionary model that includes an almost 50-50 split between full-time employees and outside talent.
Happy Lunar New Year! May the year ahead be full of love, joy, and everything you desire. Wishing all those who celebrate a prosperous year ahead.
We are heartbroken at the devastation in California from the wildfires and their impact on so many people. Our thoughts are with all Angelenos as they process the magnitude of this loss and eventually heal and rebuild. Here are lists of resources for those in need of help: ➡️ LA wildfires: Resources for finding and offering help https://lnkd.in/dnCgJiF2 ➡️ How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County https://lnkd.in/gdQE_cjK ➡️ Resources for SoCal fire victims, evacuees and first responders https://lnkd.in/ggUscjwq ➡️ Red Cross: https://lnkd.in/guV33BD ➡️ Official GoFund Me campaign: https://lnkd.in/ehEBrnr6 ➡️ CalFire Benevolent Foundation (supporting firefighters and their families): https://lnkd.in/eknBBJqn ➡️ World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org #LAFires #PalisadesFire #EatonFire #HelpLA
Public accounting is experiencing a significant transformation driven by private equity investments. This shift is changing how firms operate, with PE investors gaining substantial control over accounting firms of all sizes. The trend is reshaping the landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for the profession. As these changes unfold, firms must adapt to maintain their competitive edge and continue delivering high-quality services. #PublicAccounting #PrivateEquity #IndustryTransformation
The “fail fast, fail often” mantra has served as a defining approach to agile innovation for tech companies and entrepreneurs for decades. But viewing failure as an opportunity to learn and pivot quickly isn’t enough. RGP COO Bhadresh Patel writes the key to success is knowing when to make tough calls. Read his insights on how to “succeed at failing.” #DigitalTransformation #Agile #DareToWorkDifferently
