Compensation is no longer just a line item – it’s a cultural signal. How organizations pay, communicate about pay, and build compensation strategy sends a message to every current and prospective employee about what they value.
In this data-driven session, Mallory Vachon, chief economist at LaborIQ, will explore how today’s labor market trends are reshaping what employees expect from their employers – and how HR leaders can use compensation strategy as a lever for stronger culture, better retention, and long-term organizational health.
You’ll walk away with actionable insights about:
· How shifting labor market dynamics are raising the stakes for comp strategy
· Why pay transparency has moved from a trend to a talent retention imperative
· How to turn compensation communication into your most powerful retention tool
Speaker:
Mallory Vachon
Chief Economist
Mallory Vachon serves as chief economist for LaborIQ, a compensation data and management software platform.
Mallory leads the research and data teams that produce data streams, key insights and forecasts related to compensation and the labor market. Her articles and quotes have been featured in publications such as Bloomberg, SHRM, and The Dallas Morning News, and her expertise spans over a decade in labor market and economic research.
Mallory received her PhD, MA and BA degrees in economics from Syracuse University.
