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Editor’s Note: Additional Content For more information and resources related to this article, see the pages below, which offer quick access to all WorldatWork content on these topics: Equitable and Diverse Workplaces;Employee Benefits;Well-Being ; Also, check out additional articles on equity and the LGBTQ+ workforce: What Employers Can Do About the LGBTQ+ Pay Gap;Creating Equity for Your LGBTQ+ Workforce: A Q&A with a Corporate VP;

“Failure to include short- and long-term incentives in pay equity analysis creates risk for an organization,” said Gail Greenfield, executive vice president of pay equity and total rewards strategy and solutions at Trusaic.

For WorldatWork Members Using Analytics to Fully Assess and Close the Pay Gap , Journal of Total Rewards article;Pay Inequity: Past, Present and Future , Journal of Total Rewards article;Getting Serious About Gender Gaps — Assessing Pay Equity in New Zealand , Workspan Magazine article;Examining the Progress on Pay Equity , Workspan Magazine article; For Everyone Despite More Transparency, Overall Gender Pay Gap Remains Unchanged , Workspan Daily article;How to Identify and Address Common Pay Gap Analysis Mistakes , Workspan Daily article;Addressing Pay Equity Under Increased Scrutiny , on-demand webinar;Performing a Pay Equity Analysis , course;Understanding Pay Equity , course; Reuse Permission The pay gap between American men and women widened in a “statistically significant” way for the first time in two decades, according to a report released Sept. 10 by the U.S.

Survey: Employers Remain Committed to DEI Despite President Donald Trump’s executive order to terminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs within government and private-sector employers, most businesses have not rolled back their DEI initiatives and commitments.

Among the most effective areas of action cited by respondents to reduce turnover were recruitment; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); recognition; and development/performance management.

The most recent edition of Workspan’s sister publication #evolve focused on workplace equity and the progress that remains to be made toward achieving equality in the American working world.

Infuse Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Company Culture Cross-industry research shows that understanding and embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) can deliver companies a competitive edge through advantages in enhanced collaboration, team performance, and, ultimately, their ability to meet financial targets ( McKinsey 2023).

While many respondents downplayed the impact of the election ontheir career,a significant portionof participantsdid feeltoday’s political climate hasgenerated professional impacts, including:  Increased expenses due to inflation or economic instability (31%);Increased stress and anxiety related to job security and financial stability (30%);Difficulty finding new employment or opportunities (27%);Higher stress at work (22%);Increased awareness of social justice and equity issues (21%);Loss of income, benefits or hours (19%);Reduced earning potential or salary stagnation (19%);Changes in workplace policies or practices (15%);Greater discrimination or bias in the workplace (15%);Shifts in company culture and values (15%);Feelings of isolation or disconnection from colleagues (13%);Changes in career goals or aspirations (13%);Greater focus on work-life balance and personal well-being (11%);Forced career change (11%); IRS Issues 403(b) G uidance for P art -T ime W orkers According to benefits

“U.S. states, on the other hand, are moving faster than Congress to write AI legislation for the workplace,” Piker noted.

Even if the employer has not yet implemented nudge technology in their workplace, their third-party administrators, health insurance providers, wellness vendors and other vendors are likely using it, challenging total rewards professionals to stay ahead of the compliance issues and be aware of the potential negative impact on workplace culture.