Half Day Learning Event with a Happy Hour to Follow. Hosted by KPMG and Collaborating the the Chicago Compensation Association.
Building a Company of Owners: Designing ESPPs That Actually Work
Employee Stock Purchase Plans are one of the most effective, broad-based tools for building a culture of ownership, yet they remain one of the most under-participated and misunderstood benefits in the total rewards portfolio. This session gives Total Rewards professionals a practical framework for what works and what doesn\'t, from qualified vs. non-qualified design and lookbacks to fractional shares, holding periods, and global roll-outs. Attendees will leave knowing which design and communication choices actually move participation and turn an ESPP into a genuine driver of employee ownership.
Speakers: Blake Eisenberg, KPMG and Dinesh Sinniah, KPMG
Managing Business Travelers and Payroll Mobility for Equity Compensation
Hybrid work and cross-state or cross-border travel have quietly made equity compensation one of the trickiest areas of payroll and tax compliance. This session explores how business travel and remote/hybrid arrangements impact tax sourcing and payroll for equity awards, and the key risks this creates for stock plan, payroll, and HR teams working across multiple locations. The takeaway: practical, right-sized steps to improve tracking, compliance, and communication — without overbuilding processes that don\'t match your organization\'s actual risk.
Speakers: Cristina Capetillo, KPMG and Kristen Doherty, Aon
Agenda
1:00 – 1:30 arrival and check in
1:30 – 2:15 Session 1
2:20 – 3:15 Session 2
3:15 – 5:00 Happy Hour