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This discussion takes a deeper dive into workforce data from two of our recent surveys — one where we surveyed C-suite executives, including CHROS, and one taking the pulse of the American workforce. There are a lot of insights, including a big gap between leaders and employees on vital issues like safety, mental health and inclusivity. Contacts: Bhushan Sethi Julia Lamm

 We dive deeper into a topic many people are struggling with now: mental health and well-being. In our recent Workforce Pulse survey, only 31% of employees surveyed strongly agree that their company has successfully addressed employee well-being, including mental health and morale.  How can you better support your employees and your organization’s wellness goals now, during the pandemic, as well as in the future?  We’ll also share our best tips from what we’ve learned through PwC’s own wellness journey. Our Be Well, Work Well program supports our employees in achieving greater well-being across four dimensions of energy —  physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.  Contacts: Bhushan SethiDeAnne Aussem Christine Randazzo

Holiday time usually serves as a needed organizational  “culture boost” as people are encouraged to connect on a personal level and have a little fun. Are you wondering how your company can mark the holiday season during a global pandemic? We’ll talk about how you can help people celebrate the end of the year, connect with each other and have a little fun— even if you don’t hold your usual holiday party.Contacts:Bhushan SethiReid CarpenterStefanie Coleman

Are businesses succeeding at keeping their people engaged and productive? Our latest Workforce Pulse survey shows some groups of employees say no. We'll talk about why and what you can do to improve your people's day-to-day experience.Contacts:Bhushan SethiJulia Lamm

PwC specialists share insights from the13th annual Health and Well-being Touchstone Survey, which covers all aspects of the employee benefits space.  The survey was completed in Spring 2020, a time of unprecedented upheaval of the US healthcare system, the economy, and the well-being of people.  The amount of change and angst permeates everything from how people feel about the government, society, and their benefits. Listen in as PwC examines the key workforce trends that emerged in this year’s responses.Contacts: Barbara GniewekCornell Staeger

The SEC adopted recent amendments in August 2020 to modernize its business reporting disclosures and released a new final rule 101(c) Human Capital Disclosure. Our PwC specialists are here to discuss: How did we get here?;  Why does this matter?; and What are some of the metrics and/or measures companies should take into account when reporting.   Contacts: Nik ShahBrandon YerreJustin HallBrigham McNaughton

What exactly is talent architecture? And how can it help organizations prepare their workforce for the future? PwC specialists discuss the basics of talent architecture and how it can help you and your leaders successfully undertake organizational transformation with a strong foundation that supports talent management and builds organizational capabilities. Contacts: Jeff Jolton, Susie Marlow, Ale Matamala

The impact of COVID-19 on employer-sponsored benefits could be profound. Ron Barlow discusses areas of “hidden” costs that can be addressed in the short-term to combat the mounting cost pressures on employers. In addition to potential “quick hits,” Ron discusses why adopting a more strategic approach can help employers better leverage their benefit offerings, offer effective healthcare for employees, potentially reduce employee stress, and more.Contacts: Aron Minken, Ronald Barlow

Employees’ utilization of their medical, dental, and vision benefits is down, which may lead to significant induced demand for services in late 2020 or 2021. Barbara Gniewek and Derek Skoog discuss how deferrals of preventive care and elective procedures by plan participants will impact employer’s benefit costs in the near-term, and how employers and payers alike can budget for 2021.Contacts: Aron Minken, Barbara Gniewek, Derek Skoog

Many employers may be seeking to achieve benefit plan cost savings in the near-term as a result of the budgetary pressures brought on by the impact of COVID-19. At a time like this, it is particularly important for employers to offer programs that meet the needs of all employees, during prosperity and hardship. Christine Randazzo will discuss how employers can leverage employee preference analytics to balance cost-cutting measures with providing benefits that meet the needs of a diverse, multigenerational workforce.Contacts: Aron Minken, Christine Randazzo

PwC's Scott Pollack, the leader of our Saratoga program and one of the partners leading our People Analytics practice discusses how the cleanliness of your HR and people data can get in the way of your ability to tackle issues and transformation areas related to the workforce of the future.

Following the announcement about the Business Roundtable updating its mission statement, many companies are still trying to figure out what this means in practice. PwC's Blair Taylor, Workforce of the Future Partner, has spent his career driving and scaling CSR and D and I initiatives for some of the globe’s biggest brands. He is here today to discuss the "pathway to a purpose-led", and how to attract, retain and deploy talent in an increasingly purpose-led world.

PwC's 2019 Health and Well-being Touchstone Survey offers a look into the current landscape and future outlook for total rewards as employers compete for talent. We've looked at the workforce from the HR perspective. What should you focus on when executing your people strategy? First, we look at medical costs.

PwC's 2019 Health and Well-being Touchstone Survey offers a look into the current landscape and future outlook for total rewards as employers compete for talent. We've looked at the workforce from the HR perspective. What are the challenges in executing your people strategy? First, we look at strategy and plan design.

PwC's 2019 Health and Well-being Touchstone Survey offers a look into the current landscape and future outlook for total rewards as employers compete for talent. We've looked at the workforce from the HR perspective. What are the challenges in executing your people strategy? First, we look at pharmacy benefits.

PwC's 2019 Health and Well-being Touchstone Survey offers a look into the current landscape and future outlook for total rewards as employers compete for talent. We've looked at the workforce from the HR perspective. What are the challenges in executing your people strategy? First, we look at retirement