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A report from beqom found that 51% of employees think their workplace has an issue with gender pay gaps.

With rapid-fire executive orders, evolving regulatory frameworks, and sweeping changes in diversity, equity and inclusion policies, employees are left questioning the stability of more than just their workplace but also that of their leaders' decisions and actions, which may run counter to previously held beliefs and values.

“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.

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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

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.

Save Reuse Permission As technology continues to evolve in the workplace, more organizations are exploring policies that encourage or require employees to develop artificial intelligence (AI) skills to advance in their careers.