Kate Duchene | Source | CEO at RGP
Kate Duchene
As CEO of RGP (NASDAQ: RGP), I'm leading an organization that's reshaping how professionals work, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and empathy. I'm proud to have established RGP as a global leader in the Now of Work transformation. With over 3,600 professionals and 1,800 clients annually, we have served 88% of the Fortune 100 and have been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Companies and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms.
I am a regular Forbes Contributor covering topics related to labor market and workplace trends. I'm passionate about addressing changing workplace needs and I've spoken about these macro trends at prestigious conferences such as SIA’s Executive Forum North America, USC Marshall Corporate Directors Symposium, The Chicago Network, OCTANE Technology Innovation Forum and Forum for Corporate Directors. I advocate for diversity in boardrooms, recognizing the pivotal role of human capital. I currently serve on the board of RGP and previously served on Collectors Universe, Inc.'s board. My nonprofit work reflects my commitment to human rights and education, contributing to organizations like Human Options and the University of California Irvine Foundation.
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Forbes - Grooming The Next Generation Of Managers Requires A New Approach
The shifting priorities of Gen Z, combined with evolving corporate needs, require CFOs and hiring functions to adjust the way they engage the workforce of the future.
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Forbes - Why Skilled Independent Workers Are Vital In A Tight U.S. Labor Market
Companies faced with pressure to remain competitive are filling the skills gap by tapping into the global pool of contract workers.
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Yahoo Finance - Women are reentering the workforce at a record pace. Here's why
Female participation rates in the US and European labor forces have surged past pre-pandemic levels. RGP CEO Kate Duchene discusses the record pace of women, particularly women with college degrees, reentering the workforce, a driving economic force she has been very vocal and supportive of.
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RGP CEO Highlights Urgent Need for Workforce Skills Training
Kate shares that "nearly half of financial decision-makers are boosting investment in reskilling employees." With AI, cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity as top areas of concern, over 60% of leaders expect skills gaps to widen. RGP's survey underscores the pressing need for strategic workforce development. -
September Surge Slows: Insights from RGP CEO Kate Duchene
Kate notes a slowdown in hiring, with job openings at their lowest since January 2021. However, demand for technical skills remains strong. She advises new grads to focus on soft skills like communication and adaptability. "Think like an entrepreneur," she suggests, to navigate the evolving job market successfully.
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"When you look at what's good for business, bringing women back...that can move into financial management positions, project management positions, HR-related [positions]...all those skill sets are really needed because of retirement pressures and professional choices that incoming talent is making." - Kate Duchene, Yahoo Finance, April 4, 2024
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"Because the world is moving faster than ever, getting the skillsets you need for the right kind of projects is getting more complicated, and therefore, building a blend in your workforce of full-time and outsiders seems to deliver the best results and our research shows that." - Bloomberg Markets, November 8, 2023
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“This imbalance in available work and available talent is going to persist. That’s not something that’s going away when recession worries go away.” - Bloomberg Markets, July 10, 2023
