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Another anticipated evolution is expanded access to workplace retirement savings programs, particularly in the small business segment, said Crain.

Scott Pechaitis, an attorney in Jackson Lewis’ affirmative action practice group, led the webinar and shared practical ways to prepare and comply with emerging disclosure laws and advance pay equity outcomes.

Labeled the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, the initiative offers $42.45 billion in total funding, with each state set to receive at least $107 million.

., according to Salary.com, is $360,000 per year, not including bonus, benefits, equity or other total rewards costs, compared to $10,000 to $15,000 per month for a fractional CMO, depending on experience, industry, time commitments and other factors.

A Bit of Timing Turmoil The SEC’s action comes as the agency and companies face the brunt of the 2025 annual shareholder proxy season, and as more American corporations are currently scurrying to drop or rein in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to be in line with Trump’s Executive Order 14173, “ Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs ,” and a follow-up administration memo, “ Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences .”

He stated, “There are many issues that require regulatory clarity and stability so that the system can function properly, including (1) modernizing defined contribution plans to include alternative investments, such as private equity and cryptocurrency ; (2) the consideration of ESG [ environmental, social and governance ] factors; (3) the fiduciary rule as applied to [individual retirement account] rollovers; (4) mental health parity; (5) plan forfeitures; (6) pension risk transfers; (7) tobacco and vaccine surcharges and wellness programs; (8) managing pharmacy benefit managers and healthcare costs; and (9) cybersecurity to protect participants assets — just to name a few key issues.

For more than 50 years, the ESGR has supported relationships between civilian employers and military service members, helping both understand employment rights and the value these employees bring to the workplace.

“Culture from the bottom up is winning the day in the post-COVID workplace.

Bravery said an inspiring and engaging onboarding experience can increase worker motivation and make those people more willing to come into the office on a regular basis, if workplace setups are fluid or changing.

The initial research release, titled “New Workforce Expectations: How Evolving Needs Are Reshaping the Workplace,” focuses on workers’ top concerns and how those concerns are addressed (or not) in current employer benefit offerings.