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. ;; ;; ;; ; Workspan Q2 2022 The good news, relatively speaking, is that most employers are recognizing just how worn out their people are, and they’re doing something about it.

And being known as a serial downsizer is not a desirable employer brand, so recruitment may be impeded.

The recent survey, Employment and Work-Life Outlook 2022 , touched upon some key aspects of remote working.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finds that opportunities for persons with disabilities in the federal workforce are improving, “but that further progress is needed on retention and representation in leadership positions.”

Access a related Workspan Daily article on this subject: DOL Proposes Rule on Valuing Employer Stock Purchased, Sold by ESOPs; Access a bonus Workspan Daily Plus+ article on this subject: ;The Equity Alternative: Rewarding Employees Without Traditional Stock; Employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs , are an alternative that is sparking growing interest and exploration as a succession plan, particularly by closely held or middle-market businesses for whom other ownership transition options may not be feasible.

For WorldatWork Members ;Getting Benefits Enrollment Right: Big Trends Spark Fresh Strategies , Workspan Magazine article; ;5 Ways You Can Reduce Workers’ Open Enrollment Regret , Workspan Daily Plus+ article;Benefit Document Builder , tool; Choosing between an employer’s health insurance plan options can be daunting for most employees.

Amanda Garcia Compensation Manager Southwest Research Institute CCP®, GRP® Read Bio Andrew Welt Senior Vice President, Rewards Consulting Practice Leader Fidelity Investments Workplace Consulting CCP® Read Bio Brandon Staheli Compensation Consultant Employers Council CCP®, GRP®, CBP® Read Bio Catherine (Cathy) Peffen Principal CMP Consulting, LLC

Glizcel understands that compensation and rewards are an integral part of a company’s employer brand and can greatly affect the ability to attract and retain key talent that will help the company obtain its business objectives.

Nick Bloom, Stanford Economist and Leading WFH Researcher , Workspan Magazine article;Commuting Considerations Could Be Key in RTO , Workspan Magazine article;Total Rewards Inventory of Programs and Practices , research;Five Emerging Workplace Trends Affecting the Employee Experience , Journal of Total Rewards article; Whether an employer currently offers in-person, hybrid and/or remote work arrangements — or is considering adding or removing some options — evaluating and monitoring how employees are supported and provided for is critical.

Sever: In the first months of 2020, a strong economic outlook and low unemployment rate had employers competing for high-quality frontline workers.