After a year like 2020, it’s time to reimagine rewards. People are motivated to work for companies who are purpose-led, yet they face a future that is less defined. Employee compensation needs a rethink if companies are to attract and retain talent. And total rewards are more than fair pay, insurance benefits and time off. In this episode, we discuss how companies can develop and implement programs specifically designed to attract and retain their critical talent.

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Workforce Inside: It’s time to reimagine total rewards strategies

Employees have had more than a year to reflect on their needs and aspirations, and many want a new model of work. Our latest US Pulse Survey found that employees are looking for a new job. We also talked to executives, many of whom said they are seeing higher turnover than normal. In this episode, we discuss why CHROs and HR leaders are faced with two critical challenges at once: retaining employees and leading the charge on making hybrid work a success.Contacts:Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC USJulia Lamm, Principal, Global Workforce Strategy Leader, PwC US

Workforce Inside: PwC Pulse Survey Insights

The pandemic has increased the number of employees who want more flexibility in where and when they work —  and that’s leading to more people choosing to become gig workers. With the gig economy growing, employers are able to increasingly tap into different types of talent to access vital skills while also managing costs. In this episode, we&apos;ll discuss how companies can develop the right workforce strategy, processes and tools to successfully mobilize and deploy their extended workforce. Contacts:Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC USMike Boro, Partner, Transformation, PwC US

Workforce Inside:The contingent workforce

The experience people have at work is becoming a vital part of an organization’s ability to thrive. Employees want their employers to provide a workplace experience that matches what they’ve come to expect as customers and in other areas of their life: Meaningful, personalized, user-friendly and digital. In this episode, we&apos;ll describe what the employee experience is, why it&apos;s important, and how organizations can use this to help retain and attract talent.Contacts:Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC USAamena Khan, Partner, PwC US

Workforce Inside: Employee experience at the top of business leaders’ agendas

If there&apos;s one lesson companies have learned from 2020, it is essential to have an agile and flexible workforce that can respond quickly to changing circumstances. However, many organizations lack the data and capabilities that enable them to rapidly respond to external change. Organizations that have built a capability around integrating strategic and workforce planning are better positioned for the future. In this episode, we dive deeper into building an integrated workforce strategyContacts:Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC USIngrid Carlson, Director, Global Policy, Strategy and Leadership, PwC USAlex Spira-Gutner, Director, Transformation, PwC US

Workforce Inside: Why you need an effective workforce strategy

The past year of global disruption has tested organizational cultures as never before. While in some cases their culture helped businesses pivot and adapt quickly during a time of tremendous change, in others, culture proved to be a barrier. In this episode, we discuss our 2021 Global Culture Survey that explored these issues and more, including the gap in perception between senior managers and employees about their company’s culture and what business leaders can do to address that difference.Contacts: Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC USAlice Zhou, Director, PwC USChristopher Hannegan, Principal, PwC US

Workforce Inside: Culture is key to post-pandemic growth

In our recently published Employee Financial Wellness survey, we found finances are the top cause of employee stress, impacting productivity and well-being. In this episode, we will discuss how employers can foster a culture of financial wellness and support to help their workforce better manage their money during these critical times, and in the future.Speakers:Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC USCornell Staeger, Principal, PwC US

Workforce Inside: Improve your workforce’s financial well-being

From new initiatives around purpose and upskilling to investments in technology and new ways of working today&apos;s businesses are considering how the world has changed and what employers need to do to help their employees thrive. In today&apos;s episode, we will discuss how firms are thinking through transformational change and leadership in a post pandemic world.Speakers:Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC USAntonia M Cusumano, Partner, Workforce of the Future, PwC US

Workforce Inside: Transformational change in a post pandemic world

Today&apos;s business leaders expect a post pandemic recovery that will stretch the boundaries of what&apos;s possible for their organizations in an increasingly digital world. And as a result business leaders are focused on expanding products and service offerings, as well as pursuing new mergers and acquisitions to help accelerate their access to talent and technology.In this episode, we&apos;ll discuss how focusing on culture and people can create value during the M&A integration.Speakers:Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC USNadirah Ibrahim, Partner, People & Organization, PwC USDavid Baral, Managing Director, US Deals, PwC US

Workforce Inside: Focusing on people and culture can create value during M&A integration

Many organizations recognize they can’t simply go back to “normal” once the pandemic fully subsides, but few have ironed out exactly what that means. To figure that out, human resources leaders are taking charge of inventing a new vision for work in a post-pandemic world. In this episode, we’ll discuss findings from our recent CHRO Pulse Survey and how CHROs are leading the charge on reimagining work.Contacts:Bhushan SethiDiane Youden

Workforce Inside: HR reimagining its role within the business

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