Washington's Interest in Compensation and Benefits: What Total Rewards Professionals Should Expect

The landscape of Total Rewards is shifting faster than ever. As we look toward the 2026 proxy season and beyond, compensation and benefits professionals are facing a "perfect storm" of regulatory pivots, judicial rulings, and innovative new benefit vehicles.

Join us for an essential deep dive into the forces reshaping our profession this year. We will unpack the critical updates you need to lead your organization through these changes:

• The SEC’s Disclosure Modernization: Get ahead of the shift toward "principles-based" reporting and the potential streamlining of CD&A and executive perk disclosures.

• Proxy Advisors Under Fire: What the latest Executive Order means for ISS and Glass Lewis, and how the move toward "customized" voting policies will change your shareholder engagement.

• DOL’s New Enforcement Playbook: A look at the 2026 priorities—from intensified cybersecurity and mental health parity oversight to the surprising de-prioritization of ESOPs.

• Incentive Plans in a Post-Tariff World: Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on IEEPA duties, we’ll discuss how to handle "in-flight" adjustments and potential refunds.

• The Rise of Niche Programs: A practical guide to implementing "Trump Accounts" and other emerging tax-advantaged savings vehicles.
  

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your peers and ensure your rewards strategy is ready for the road ahead.