Prosperity at Work
Prosperity at Work is the podcast from J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions, where you can learn about equity compensation, financial wellness and more. In each episode, our hosts Chris Dohrmann and Lauren Jenkins take a deep dive into the topics that matter, joined by a variety of industry professionals and expert voices to deliver sharp insights and the wisdom of experience.
Please note: This publication contains general information only and J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions is not, through this article, issuing any advice, be it legal, financial, tax-related, business-related, professional or other. J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions’ Insights and the Prosperity at Work podcast are not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used as such. J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions does not assume any liability for reliance on the information provided herein.
Episodes
25 episodes
S04 E06: Equity compensation now: trends you need to know
In this month’s episode, our host, Lauren Jenkins, hosts a panel discussion to dive into the findings of our 2024 trends in equity compensation report.Our guests include:Jorge Martin Head of North America, J.P. Morgan Workpla...
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Episode 6
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S04 E05: 2025: The year A.I. changes equity compensation
What impact will A.I. have on employee equity compensation plan management in 2025? At the risk of spoilers, big changes are coming down the line. Guests Charese Smiley, Executive Director, Artificial Intelligence Research, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:01
S04 E04: The year in review: looking back (and forward)
Will 2025 be the year that A.I. changes everything for HR workers? Will pay transparency blow the lid off recruitment secrecy? Was our co-host Chris right about any of his predictions for 2024? Find out in this special, end-of-year episode of P...
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Episode 4
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S04 E03: Levelling the workforce playing field
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is one of the key issues facing industries today. Increasing numbers of companies are actively looking to create a more level playing field when it comes to pay and opportunity with particular attention be...
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Episode 3
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29:47
S04 E02: Clear And Present: What’s next for US pay transparency?
Pay transparency is going mainstream, with legislation either already in place or soon to be introduced across the United States, Europe, and beyond. This trend brings with it far-reaching implications for companies in terms of the openness req...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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33:03
S04 E01: The Number Game: Financial reporting for equity compensation
Financial reporting requirements arising from employee equity compensation can be both demanding and time-consuming for companies, particularly for large concerns operating in multiple jurisdictions and likely facing different rules, regulation...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:04
Ep 18: The Road to Financial Wellness with Danial Khan Stanford University
What is financial wellness and how does it relate to equity compensation? A common challenge facing companies launching an equity compensation plan is employees lacking sufficient financial knowledge to fully understand what...
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Episode 18
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30:03
Ep 17: How to Motivate, Reward & Retain Employees in a Bear Market with Erin Fraser & Joanna Phillips
Are you focused on how to get the best out of your employees and achieve your business objectives? If so, now may be the time for you to explore the possibilities around equity compensation in your workplace.In the latest episode of Own...
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Episode 17
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32:25
Ep 16: PEO Employees & Equity Rewards with Marlene Zobayan & Jon F. Doyle
Are you considering granting equity awards to PEO employees?Don’t miss the latest episode of Own Up with Christopher J. Dohrmann and guests Marlene Zobayan Partner Rutlen Associates LLC and Jon F. Doyle Managing Shareho...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:26
Ep 15: An Introduction to Executive Services with Ryan Shreero
Extending an equity compensation package to executives in any company does not end with simply signing over shares. There are considerations such as insider trading liabilities, the handling of material non-public information and protecting aga...
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Episode 15
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29:22
Ep 14: Predictions for 2024 with Erin Fraser, Chris Dohrmann and John Bagdonas
The New Year is always a good time to take stock.With some many interesting developments having happened across the equity compensation industry in recent years, including Pay versus Performance, and pay transparency, we thought it was t...
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Episode 14
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31:09
Ep 13: SAYE 2023: Understanding CGT & Bonus Tax Rates with AON
Do you have an SAYE scheme?If so, you may have heard about the recent updates introduced by the HMRC that impact Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Bonus Tax Rates – as well as the announcement of more changes coming in 2024.What...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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28:00
Ep 12: Taking the pain out of SEC’s Pay vs Performance Rule with Terry Adamson
SEC’s pay vs performance rule was first proposed back in 2015 – and after struggling for a number of years to make any progress, it was finally reopened in January 2022 and officially adopted in August 2022 in a 3-2 vote.In broad terms, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:02
Ep 11: Compensation in a Volatile Market with Michael Gorksi
Between record levels of inflation and on-going market volatility, it can be hard to predict what will happen in the coming months. So as companies all over the world gear up to face the looming recession, we’re focusing on what you need to kno...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:00
Ep 10: Equity Compensation and Disaster Relief with Holly Welch-Stubbing
What do you do if a disaster impacts the well-being of your employees and in turn your business? With an uncertain world and a rocky economic future ahead of us, employee financial wellness has quickly become a top priority for orga...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:00
Ep 9: Cashless Participation: Make Your Stock Plans More Inclusive with Cally Bruce
Attracting and retaining employees is key to any business, which is why an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) works so well. With their own stake in the company, people deliver better performance and for longer. But how can you make ESPP a sim...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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55:54
Ep 8: Share Ownership Guidelines: Why You Need to Get It Right with Geoff Hammel
In this episode, we dive into the world of corporate governance and share ownership guidelines. It’s a noble and effective tool in the corporate governance arsenal but many aspects of maintaining these programs can be painful. Geoff...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:10
Ep 7: Equity Trends Around the World with Henrik Patel
As we approach the halfway mark of another busy year, we’re taking stock of everything that has happened in the world so far – some of it was expected, and some was definitely not.Joining us to look at the current state of affairs in dif...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:56
Ep 6: Going Public: IPOs, Early Employee Liquidity & More with Ben Cohen and Brittany Ruiz
Last year was a record year for IPOs. According to data from Nasdaq, there was over 1,000 new listings in 2021 alone, and an 85% increase in capital raised last year compared to 2020. Although 50% of this capital was fueled by SPACs, it was sti...
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39:43
Ep 5: Navigating the Remote Workplace with Marlene Zobayan
As the world gets used to remote working, many organizations are not prepared. Issues from responsibility for home offices to data security are still being ironed out. An even greyer area is issues arising around where remote worker...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:29
Ep 4: Gender Equity Pay Gap Part 2 with Cally Bruce
Employees who are paid less for the same job don't get to finish the day earlier. So, what can we do about it? As we continue the conversation we started in episode 3, we are joined by Carver Edison's Chief Revenue Officer, Cally Bruce,...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:01
Ep 3: Gender Equity Pay Gap Part 1 with Amanda Benincasa Arena
According to the Bureau for Labor Statistics, women earn only 82% of what men earn. And it doesn’t stop there. In terms of equity, women on average receive 15% - 30% less equity-based awards than men. It’s a problem that...
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Episode 3
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40:21
Ep 1: Equity in a Post-Pandemic World with Terry Adamson
Kicking off Own Up, Chris Dohrmann and John Bagdonas are joined by industry vet, Terry Adamson, otherwise known as Mr. Relative TSR, to discuss how the equity landscape has been shaped by the pandemic over the last 18 months. The pa...
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Episode 1
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43:05
Ep 2: What's New in 2022: Equity, Tax and Legislation with Jennifer George
With 2022 right around the corner, Chris and John called upon attorney and partner at PwC, Jennifer George to share her insights on what to expect in the next 12 months for tax and legislation – and most importantly, what this means for your eq...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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