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    October 2024 VSHRM Luncheon - State of the Workplace

    Date: October 8, 2024, 11:15am – 1:15pm
    Organizer:
    VSHRM
    Location:
    Horizon's Conference Center
    6200 State Street
    Saginaw, MI 48603

    OR

    Virtual (through Zoom)
    Price:
    VSHRM Members: $40 In-Person ($15 Virtual) / Non-VSHRM Members/Guests: $45 In-Person ($20 Virtual) / Students: $5 In-Person (FREE Online)
    Event Type:
    Regular Meeting
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    This event is sponsored by:

    John Rogers

    State of the Workplace: Key Findings from Morgan Stanley's 2024 Financial Benefits Study

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    John Rogers, Institutional Consultant @ Graystone Consulting

    Morgan Stanley’s State of Workplace Financial Benefits Study explores the role and perception of workplace benefits, helping to uncover opportunities for employers to enhance employee engagement.

    In this fourth iteration of our annual study, many of the core financial themes that have shaped the study since its inception remain at the forefront. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, workers are still under financial stress and are looking to their employers for financial guidance. While HR leaders are responding, they are increasingly challenged to improve employee benefits programs, education and awareness in the face of tight business margins and unpredictable economic conditions.

    Employers should consider implementing strategies that focus on employee retention and satisfaction. Programs like Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans can reward executives and create powerful incentives, beyond what is offered in the 401(k) plan, to attract and retain key employees and address their financial stress. However, simply offering a financial benefit without a robust education and communication plan can result in under-utilization of a potentially valuable program.

    Attendees will gain valuable insights on the shifts and solutions needed to offer comprehensive financial support in the workplace that deliver better financial outcomes to U.S. workers.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Employees want financial support from the workplace.
    2. Retirement and financial guidance top the list of must-haves.
    3. Workplace benefits remain a key driver of engagement and retention.
    4. HR leaders believe more work needs to be done.
    5. Benefits awareness and education is the next frontier.

    John G. Rogers is an Institutional Consultant and Investing with Impact Director with Graystone Consulting – Farmington Hills, from Morgan Stanley. He leads the groups’ Morgan Stanley at Work financial benefit programs, Workplace Retirement Plan Consulting and its Mission and Impact Investing initiatives.

    Forbes Magazine named John to its lists of America’s Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams in 2023.

    John graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, a minor in Business Institutions and a Certificate in Leadership.

    Outside of work, John enjoys playing golf with his son and his wife.

    ***Please be aware that any in-person registration received after Thursday, October 3rd will be subject to an additional $10 late fee.***

    ***The virtual version of this meeting will go live no later than 11:45am.***

    Networking: 11:20am-11:30am

    Lunch: 11:30am-12pm

    Program: 12pm-1pm

    Closing: 1pm-1:15pm