Prosperity at Work
Episodes
S04 E14: IPOs, executives and volatility: Equity trends to look out for
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As market volatility continues and IPOs (Initial Public Offering) and M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) activity ramp up, executives face critical ...
S04 E13: From lab to liquidity: IPO readiness for healthcare companies
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
IPO readiness is one of the key themes at this year’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Transitioning to public markets is natural...
S04 E12: Global employee equity: Navigating local rules, tax and complexity for mobile employees
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global employee equity: Navigating local rules, tax and complexity for mobile employeesEmployee mobility went mainstream during the pandemic years and...
S04 E11: Navigating year-end requirements: pro tips for stock plan admins, with Georgina Lai
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Financial year-end can be a chaotic time for stock plan admins. There’s always a long list of things to do, with never enough time for everything an...
S04 E10: Talking equity compensation with Dexter Tang, International Equity Compliance and Operations Lead at Google
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Dexter Tang, International Equity Compliance and Operations Lead at Google joins host Chris Dohrmann on our Prosperity at Work podcast t...
S04 E09: Mind over money: Using behavioral psychology to boost your employee equity engagement
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how the insights of psychology into the workings of the human mind might be applied to developing an effective communications strategy to ...
S04 E08: Wealth strategies: the executive's guide to personal finance
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might assume that all C-suite executives know every detail of their equity compensation package and are fully on top of their long-term financial ...
S04 E07: The IPO preparation process: The financial reporting, equity compensation and internal controls roadmap.
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we take an in depth look at the period leading up to an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and what CEOs, CFOs and HR people shoul...
S04 E06: Equity compensation now: trends you need to know
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s episode, our host, Lauren Jenkins, hosts a panel discussion to dive into the findings of our 2024 trends in equity compensation repo...
S04 E05: 2025: The year AI changes equity compensation
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What impact will A.I. have on employee equity compensation plan management in 2025? At the risk of spoilers, big changes are coming down the line. Gu...
S04 E04: The year in review: looking back (and forward)
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will 2025 be the year that A.I. changes everything for HR workers? Will pay transparency blow the lid off recruitment secrecy? Was our co-host Chris r...
S04 E03: Levelling the workforce playing field
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is one of the key issues facing industries today. Increasing numbers of companies are actively looking to creat...
S04 E02: Clear And Present: What’s next for US pay transparency?
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pay transparency is going mainstream, with legislation either already in place or soon to be introduced across the United States, Europe, and beyond. ...
S04 E01: The Number Game: Financial reporting for equity compensation
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Financial reporting requirements arising from employee equity compensation can be both demanding and time-consuming for companies, particularly for la...
Ep 18: The Road to Financial Wellness with Danial Khan Stanford University
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is financial wellness and how does it relate to equity compensation? A common challenge facing companies launching an equity compensation pla...
Ep 17: How to Motivate, Reward & Retain Employees in a Bear Market with Erin Fraser & Joanna Phillips
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you focused on how to get the best out of your employees and achieve your business objectives? If so, now may be the time for you to explore the p...
Ep 16: PEO Employees & Equity Rewards with Marlene Zobayan & Jon F. Doyle
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering granting equity awards to PEO employees?Don’t miss the latest episode of Own Up with Christopher J. Dohrmann and guests Marlene ...
Ep 15: An Introduction to Executive Services with Ryan Shreero
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extending an equity compensation package to executives in any company does not end with simply signing over shares. There are considerations such as i...
Ep 14: Predictions for 2024 with Erin Fraser, Chris Dohrmann and John Bagdonas
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New Year is always a good time to take stock.With some many interesting developments having happened across the equity compensation industry in re...
Ep 13: SAYE 2023: Understanding CGT & Bonus Tax Rates with AON
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an SAYE scheme?If so, you may have heard about the recent updates introduced by the HMRC that impact Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Bonus Tax...
Ep 12: Taking the pain out of SEC’s Pay vs Performance Rule with Terry Adamson
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SEC’s pay vs performance rule was first proposed back in 2015 – and after struggling for a number of years to make any progress, it was finally re...
Ep 11: Compensation in a Volatile Market with Michael Gorksi
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between record levels of inflation and on-going market volatility, it can be hard to predict what will happen in the coming months. So as companies al...
Ep 10: Equity Compensation and Disaster Relief with Holly Welch-Stubbing
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do if a disaster impacts the well-being of your employees and in turn your business? With an uncertain world and a rocky economic future ...
Ep 9: Cashless Participation: Make Your Stock Plans More Inclusive with Cally Bruce
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Attracting and retaining employees is key to any business, which is why an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) works so well. With their own stake in ...
Ep 8: Share Ownership Guidelines: Why You Need to Get It Right with Geoff Hammel
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of corporate governance and share ownership guidelines. It’s a noble and effective tool in the corporate gov...
Ep 7: Equity Trends Around the World with Henrik Patel
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 expe...
Ep 6: Going Public: IPOs, Early Employee Liquidity & More with Ben Cohen and Brittany Ruiz
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Ep 5: Navigating the Remote Workplace with Marlene Zobayan
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the world gets used to remote working, many organizations are not prepared. Issues from responsibility for home offices to data security are stil...
Ep 4: Gender Equity Pay Gap Part 2 with Cally Bruce
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 3: Gender Equity Pay Gap Part 1 with Amanda Benincasa Arena
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 1: Equity in a Post-Pandemic World with Terry Adamson
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep 2: What's New in 2022: Equity, Tax and Legislation with Jennifer George
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Own Up - Trailer
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...