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Helping our clients succeed is rewarding. Doing it alongside great teammates? That’s where the fun comes in. 🎉 Happy International Fun at Work Day to our people who bring energy, collaboration and heart to the work they do every day—making a meaningful impact for our clients and communities. https://rsm.us/47EeQFc #GrowForwardatRSM

Does your AI pilot feel a little like a model home?   I’ve been involved in a number of AI pilots recently, and this pattern keeps showing up.   Everything works. The data is clean. The workflow is simplified. The team understands the system inside and out.   Pilots are built that way. They’re designed to show what the technology can do under controlled conditions.   But production environments are different.   Real data enters the system. Workflows vary across teams. Risk, audit and compliance expectations expand.   The technology usually performs exactly as it did in the pilot. What changes is the environment around it.   In several projects, strong pilots created real confidence. Scaling them exposed deeper structural issues in the operating model.   We wrote about that dynamic in the latest RSM Labs article: https://rsm.us/4vg9Mky RSM US LLP

Across the U.S. and Canada, our offices came together during our annual Season of Service campaign to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by giving their time, talent and resources. From assembling care kits to donating essential goods, our people contributed more than 1,000 hours of service to support our local communities. https://rsm.us/4bBPUQX #GrowForwardatRSM

Our latest industry outlook highlights three trends every #manufacturing leader should be watching: 1️⃣ The rise of future-focused manufacturing  Investment is concentrating in sectors like semiconductors, EVs, batteries and AI infrastructure, creating entirely new supplier ecosystems and production expectations. 2️⃣ Supply chain regionalization  As advanced manufacturing expands, companies are building regional clusters across the U.S., reshaping where suppliers locate and how manufacturers integrate with customers. 3️⃣ Surging electricity demand  Data centers, industrial activity and electrification are driving the fastest growth in electricity demand in decades, putting new pressure on utilities to scale infrastructure quickly and affordably. Our latest outlook explores what these shifts mean for manufacturers and energy providers alike. Read the full outlook: https://rsm.us/4dcPm5p

As energy companies become more digitally connected, cybersecurity is no longer just a risk management issue — it is a strategic imperative.   With critical infrastructure increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber threats, mature cybersecurity programs are becoming a source of resilience and competitive advantage. Protecting interconnected systems, operational technology and sensitive data will remain essential in 2026.   For energy companies, resilience depends on continuously strengthening controls across the value chain.   This is one of the six key energy trends shaping 2026.   🔗 Explore the full energy trends article: https://rsm.us/4cQkRlr      

Where is the Federal Reserve headed in 2026? The Fed is navigating a narrow path shaped by fiscal expansion, inflation uncertainty and a softening labor market. In The Real Economy, our Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas revises our Fed rate call and outlines three growth scenarios leaders should be watching closely: 1. A base case where expansionary fiscal policy supports demand, inflation holds near 3% and unemployment stabilizes around 4.4%. 2. A dovish alternative driven by geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainty and weaker labor conditions. 3. A hawkish scenario where persistent inflation keeps rate cuts off the table longer than markets expect. While forward markets are pricing in a single rate cut later this year, the balance of risks suggests timing and magnitude still matter for investment, hiring and capital allocation decisions. Read the full analysis to understand what each scenario could mean for middle market businesses planning for the second half of the year: https://rsm.us/4b46859

"This is a place where I can show up and be me," says Nicole Lindsey, workplace experience support director.   During her interview, a partner told her, "I need you to make me one promise: bring your whole self to work every day."   That promise comes to life at RSM through: 🔹 A caring culture where people feel understood 🔹 Opportunities to grow personally and professionally 🔹 Support to show up authentically at work   At RSM, we celebrate the differences among our talented people and cultivate a workplace  where ownership and authenticity are part of everyday work.   Learn how our people #GrowForwardatRSM: https://rsm.us/4lNUUFA

The housing outlook is not moving in one direction. Multifamily is showing signs of stabilization, supported by stronger rental demand and slowing new supply. At the same time, affordability pressures, labor constraints and tariff uncertainty continue to weigh on the broader construction landscape.   What that means in practice:   🔹Affordability remains the defining challenge 🔹Recovery will vary by market and asset type 🔹Innovation is becoming essential for competitiveness   My latest RSM US LLP #Construction and #RealEstate outlook breaks down what multifamily developers should expect in 2026 and how to prepare.   Worth a read if you are navigating housing strategy in the year ahead.   🔗 https://rsm.us/4sj9MhT