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The inflationary vortex has been the result of several forces—some unforeseen or unforeseeable—spiraling upward. In this forecast, the focus is on the three catalysts that are expected to impact tomorrow’s inflation outlook: the U.S. labor market, China’s economic and demographic evolution, and the role of the green energy. Between these themes, there are important linkages and investment portfolio positioning to consider.

Retaining and recruiting top talent has been a challenge for employers over the last few years, with companies struggling with how to best hold onto and reward employees. Even though there have been some layoffs, many employees are finding new positions quickly and negotiating their compensation and benefits. With a broad range of compensation vehicles available, companies can weigh their options to determine which one will work best for them and ensure they are staying competitive to recruit, retain, and reward desirable employees.

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools are expanding and changing the way work is done. From a legal perspective, there are issues to consider when it comes to using generative AI in the workplace. Some of those issues were clear after two lawyers did an experiment testing ChatGPT’s ability to write a blog post on a legal topic.

While there’s been progress in the number of women in senior positions, this year's research shows it is concerningly slow. At the current rate, it will take another 132 years to close the global gender gap. There’s a need for urgency and to be intentional in the ‘push for parity.’ In this report, we show the benefits and progress of women in senior leadership positions, as well as explore the trends and impact of different ways of working.

The importance of talent continues to be a factor in driving an organization’s success. As a result, many compensation committees have expanded their roles and responsibilities beyond executive and board compensation into increased human capital and social issues impacting the organization. This requires staying abreast of compensation trends, enhancing the human capital experience, and providing frequent and transparent communications and reporting.