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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ZRG Appoints Interim Talent Trailblazer Liz Dick to Board of Directors
ZRG's Elizabeth Dick headshot ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. and LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG, the fastest-growing full-service global talent advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Elisabeth (Liz) Dick to its Board of Directors. A people-first leader and industry pioneer, Liz brings a powerful track record of innovation, growth, and cultural leadership that will help guide ZRG through its next era of transformation. At RGP since its inception, Liz helped build what would become a category-defining firm in project-based consulting and interim talent. Over more than two decades, she played a critical role in scaling the business to $700MM+ in revenue, launching new markets, expanding client partnerships, leading recruiting efforts, incepting new lines of business, and shaping RGP's people and culture strategy from the ground up. She was amongst the earliest to recognize the value of flexible, embedded talent – long before it was mainstream – and helped redefine how clients access leadership, talent and expertise. 'Liz helped create what much of the industry is now trying to imitate,' said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. 'She's a builder. A connector. A deeply respected voice in leadership, people strategy, and interim talent. Her success speaks for itself – and her insight will be a tremendous asset as we continue scaling our platform and challenging traditional models.' At RGP, Liz held a range of senior leadership roles, including SVP of the Southwest Region and SVP of Learning, Development, and Culture. She led high-growth regions, reimagined enterprise learning at scale, and was a trusted advisor to senior executives across industries. Beyond her commercial success, Liz is known for building inclusive teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and turning vision into lasting culture. Her impact extends far beyond the boardroom. Liz is a longtime civic leader in the Los Angeles business community, serving on the boards of The United Way of Greater Los Angeles, The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, and the Organization of Women Executives (OWE), where she has championed leadership development. 'I've spent my career focused on people - helping them grow, lead, and drive change,' said Liz. 'ZRG is bringing a bold, modern approach to talent, and I'm excited to be part of a team that's redefining what's possible for clients and for leaders.' About ZRGZRG is the fastest-growing global talent advisory firm, rethinking traditional models of executive search, interim solutions, and talent consulting. With a data-powered approach and a full suite of human capital offerings, ZRG delivers smarter, faster talent solutions across industries and geographies - helping clients compete and win in an increasingly AI-powered world. With backing from private equity partner RFE Investment Partners, ZRG is one of the fastest-growing firms in the industry, operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Contact: John Mooney, Over The Moon PR, (908) 720-6057 john@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ZRG Appoints Interim Talent Trailblazer Liz Dick to Board of Directors
ZRG's Elizabeth Dick headshot ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. and LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG, the fastest-growing full-service global talent advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Elisabeth (Liz) Dick to its Board of Directors. A people-first leader and industry pioneer, Liz brings a powerful track record of innovation, growth, and cultural leadership that will help guide ZRG through its next era of transformation. At RGP since its inception, Liz helped build what would become a category-defining firm in project-based consulting and interim talent. Over more than two decades, she played a critical role in scaling the business to $700MM+ in revenue, launching new markets, expanding client partnerships, leading recruiting efforts, incepting new lines of business, and shaping RGP's people and culture strategy from the ground up. She was amongst the earliest to recognize the value of flexible, embedded talent – long before it was mainstream – and helped redefine how clients access leadership, talent and expertise. 'Liz helped create what much of the industry is now trying to imitate,' said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. 'She's a builder. A connector. A deeply respected voice in leadership, people strategy, and interim talent. Her success speaks for itself – and her insight will be a tremendous asset as we continue scaling our platform and challenging traditional models.' At RGP, Liz held a range of senior leadership roles, including SVP of the Southwest Region and SVP of Learning, Development, and Culture. She led high-growth regions, reimagined enterprise learning at scale, and was a trusted advisor to senior executives across industries. Beyond her commercial success, Liz is known for building inclusive teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and turning vision into lasting culture. Her impact extends far beyond the boardroom. Liz is a longtime civic leader in the Los Angeles business community, serving on the boards of The United Way of Greater Los Angeles, The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, and the Organization of Women Executives (OWE), where she has championed leadership development. 'I've spent my career focused on people - helping them grow, lead, and drive change,' said Liz. 'ZRG is bringing a bold, modern approach to talent, and I'm excited to be part of a team that's redefining what's possible for clients and for leaders.' About ZRGZRG is the fastest-growing global talent advisory firm, rethinking traditional models of executive search, interim solutions, and talent consulting. With a data-powered approach and a full suite of human capital offerings, ZRG delivers smarter, faster talent solutions across industries and geographies - helping clients compete and win in an increasingly AI-powered world. With backing from private equity partner RFE Investment Partners, ZRG is one of the fastest-growing firms in the industry, operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Contact: John Mooney, Over The Moon PR, (908) 720-6057 john@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Office Attendance Is Rising but Slowly, and a Lot Has Changed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The intensity of the "RTO debate" seems to have cooled as perhaps a new normal sets in. Even though attendance in the office is crawling up, that growth is slowing, and the entire paradigm of how companies use their spaces and to what ends has evolved greatly. While remote work continues to expand broadly, those dreaming of a fully remote future have been upended by some core realities: people are coming back to the office and, in the right circumstances, workers of all ages and levels value some office time. Regardless of their experience, role, function, geography or personal responsibilities, employees are eager to explore opportunities for greater autonomy and flexibility, and their time in the office needs to count. "Largely, we see companies enjoying a hybrid approach of two or three days a week in the office, where employees can collaborate and learn together, while giving workers some flexibility," Kate Duchene, CEO of the HR consulting firm RGP, previously told Newsweek. "If an organization does want employees to spend more time in the physical office, workers need to feel like it is an open and safe space for positive interactions with their peers and that they are having meaningful, purpose-led collaboration that is furthering their work." It's not back to 100 percent, it probably never will be, but weekly average attendance in Class A buildings, those with high-end, recent constructions and modern amenities, typically occupied by major companies and professional services firms, is at 74.8 percent over the last four weeks in the 10 largest U.S. metro areas, according to building security company Kastle Systems' latest office attendance data. On Tuesdays, the most popular day for people to go in, that figure is up to 92.1 percent. Kastle reports that the national average peak day attendance is 62.2 percent, with Chicago, New York City and three Texas cities (Dallas, Houston, Austin) running above average. The national average was under 60 percent at the same time of year in Kastle's 2023 reporting. "We've seen it increasing steadily, but it hasn't been huge," Janet Pogue McLaurin, global director of workplace research at the architecture and design firm Gensler, told Newsweek. Across the workforce, office attendance has been tied to performance reviews and bonuses, while law firms, financial services firms and the tech industry have been announcing attendance mandates. The federal government is also implementing an expansive return-to-office mandate. While it may seem that the remote era is over—the Flex Index reports that office policy changes to "full time in office" increased from 13 percent to 24 percent in the Fortune 500—the reality is a new normal has set in, and flexibility is still on the rise. The segment of companies identifying as hybrid has grown to 43 percent of Fortune 500 firms, while 24 percent are fully remote or allow employees to choose. "I often hear 'Work from home is over' or 'Everyone is returning to the office': That's not true," Nick Bloom, a Stanford economist who rose into prominence in part due to his studies on remote work well before the COVID-19 pandemic, wrote on LinkedIn. "The data shows *The Return to Office* is Over." He cites office cost savings and ease in recruiting and retention among the value drivers for businesses to keep operating in a more flexible manner. So, people are coming back to the office, but the rise has been slow, and a lot has changed, including what the offices look like and what people are doing there. Leading organizations are getting better at using the office as a place for collaboration and activities, while maintaining flexible attendance policies. Getty Images "Employers are investing in 'special events' (e.g., external speakers, cooking demonstrations, etc.) to incentivize returning to the office, with a need for suitable spaces to support these events; 43% of employers have these in place," a paper by the commercial real estate firm JLL reported in February. Many companies are reconfiguring their locations and spaces. The fact that attendance is rising does not change employees' interest in flexibility and autonomy. "Our work days vary tremendously," McLaurin said. "When we think about what employees really want, [it's] access to spaces and the agency to create their ideal work experience." As companies leverage their office space to play a role in recruiting, retention and productivity, they may be encouraged by the finding from Gensler that on a holistic level, the office needs of employees do not have significant variance across generations. "We found that there was very little variance in the ideal work experience that people wanted. It was pretty much all the same at all ages, which is really surprising," she said. "We did not see that the young generation really wants something uniquely different than what everybody wants." Different Places and Spaces In the 2019 version of the office, the majority of the space was for cubicles or desks; perhaps some senior leaders occupied offices, and McLaurin noted that the only other type of space was typically conference rooms of various sizes. Today, a new mix of spaces occupy offices, including cafés, collaboration hubs and tech-equipped conference rooms, along with an emphasis on using outdoor space. A recent study from Gensler found that beyond desks and meeting rooms, workers prioritize the following amenities most: café or food hall, coworking area, lounges and nap rooms. "It used to be that we considered those amenities," McLaurin said. "They were the additive cherry-on-the-top kind of spaces. But now we see that amenities are no longer optional. They're really an important component of creating a great workplace experience." A company's office presence, including the buildings and different cities they are located in, has always had an importance to company strategy. Typically, offices are opened to be accessible for clients, suppliers and employees, and, for a long time, companies have thought about how to equip their headquarters with amenities to keep employees happy, such as the watercooler, snacks or a gym. JLL's authors also noted that "the number of organizations reporting that they have a dedicated community or workplace experience manager on-site has risen from 23 percent to 35 percent in the past year." For companies looking to promote productivity in the workspace, Gensler identified seven main ways of working in the office and then mapped out which office amenities or features contributed best to that type of work. The seven ways of working in the office, according to Gensler. The seven ways of working in the office, according to Gensler. Gensler How different office spaces contribute to the seven modes of office work. How different office spaces contribute to the seven modes of office work. Gensler The researchers then identified which positive impacts can be credited to the office environment, finding the strongest ties were to company brand and identity, enabling people to do their best work, making people feel valued and excited to work for the company, inspiring new thinking and attracting and retaining talent. Employees also care about the environment surrounding the office, which may explain why some companies, like IBM and Marriott, have opened urban, public transport-accessible offices in vibrant neighborhoods, after spending decades in sprawling suburban campuses. The value that employees place on the office is around identity, inspiration and talent retention. The value that employees place on the office is around identity, inspiration and talent retention. Gensler "When we're working with clients, we hear two things," McLaurin said. "One is, Where is that talent and where does that talent want to be located? The other is, Where's our client and customer, and how do we stay close to that client and customer?" Those companies mentioned a desire to attract employees to that shiny new office with the help of the neighborhood—replete with walkable options for lunch, a coffee or maybe getting an errand done—as part of the attraction. "All those spaces play an important role," McLaurin said. "We have seen outside of coffee shops and restaurants, outdoor spaces is number three [among employee interests]. Right after it is medical help, then grocery store, shopping, retail and pharmacy. ... So location matters as well as the type of building that you're located in."
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Resources Connection to Participate in Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Conference
DALLAS, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Resources Connection, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGP) (the "Company"), a global consulting firm, today announced that Kate Duchene, Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Ryu, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Noble Capital Markets 2025 Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Attendees interested in viewing the live presentation can register for this event, at no cost, here. Following the event, a replay of the presentation will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at Management will also host virtual investor meetings throughout the day. About RGP RGP is a global professional services leader that helps businesses navigate complex challenges with flexible, high-impact solutions across Finance, HR, Operations, and Technology. With 2,600+ experts worldwide and decades of experience, we're a trusted partner to the C-Suite—optimizing performance, accelerating transformation, and executing critical initiatives from strategy to automation and AI. Whether enterprises need embedded expertise, strategic consulting, or fully outsourced solutions, RGP is built to meet organizations where they are. Based in Dallas, Texas, with offices worldwide, we annually engage with approximately 1,700 clients around the world from 42 physical practice offices and multiple virtual offices. RGP is proud to have served 88% of the Fortune 100 as of February 2025 and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025 Best Companies to Work for) and Forbes (America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2025, America's Best Midsize Employers 2025, World's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024). The Company is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the exchange's highest tier by listing standards. To learn more about RGP, visit: (RGP-F) View source version on Contacts Investor Contact:Jennifer Ryu, Chief Financial Officer(US+) Media Contact:Pat BurekFinancial Profiles(US+) 1-310-622-8244pburek@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Resources Connection to Participate in Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Conference
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Resources Connection, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGP) (the 'Company'), a global consulting firm, today announced that Kate Duchene, Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Ryu, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Noble Capital Markets 2025 Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Attendees interested in viewing the live presentation can register for this event, at no cost, here. Following the event, a replay of the presentation will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at Management will also host virtual investor meetings throughout the day. About RGP RGP is a global professional services leader that helps businesses navigate complex challenges with flexible, high-impact solutions across Finance, HR, Operations, and Technology. With 2,600+ experts worldwide and decades of experience, we're a trusted partner to the C-Suite—optimizing performance, accelerating transformation, and executing critical initiatives from strategy to automation and AI. Whether enterprises need embedded expertise, strategic consulting, or fully outsourced solutions, RGP is built to meet organizations where they are. Based in Dallas, Texas, with offices worldwide, we annually engage with approximately 1,700 clients around the world from 42 physical practice offices and multiple virtual offices. RGP is proud to have served 88% of the Fortune 100 as of February 2025 and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025 Best Companies to Work for) and Forbes (America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2025, America's Best Midsize Employers 2025, World's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024). The Company is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the exchange's highest tier by listing standards. To learn more about RGP, visit: (RGP-F)
