Prosperity at Work

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 different regions around the world is partner at White and Case, Henrik Patel. Henrik is Global Head of White & Case's Employment, Compensation and Benefits...

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 still a standout year, beating records last seen during the dot-com bubble. These are topics that no doubt need to be tackled by experts, so to help us simplif...

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 workers are taxed or how equity grants should be most effectively handled.   These are tricky situations and complicated questions, particularly around tax and regulation....

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, who believes the answer lies with compensation education and transparency across all aspects of the recruitment and onboarding process. Cally works direc...

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 needs to be urgently addressed, but how can individual companies begin to tackle this issue?  Associate Partner and the East Coast Practice Leader with Aon Equity Services, Aman...

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 equity.  From potential changes in Capital Gains Tax, a rise in employee migration, and possible SALT deductions, to the future of the traditional IPO and the...

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 pandemic brought about change, both good and bad. While some companies have been quick to adapt by adjusting their performance metrics to be more flexible and accessible...

Welcome to Own Up by Global Shares. Join Chris Dohrmann and John Bagdonas as they take a deep dive into the ever-changing equity landscape, examining the latest business trends and what they mean for your equity. From the post-pandemic economy to the gender equity pay-gap, Chris and John will share their wealth of knowledge on the industry’s hottest topics and will be joined each episode by a lead...