In the span of a few weeks, our entire world has changed. The ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic has touched how we live, how we work, and how companies manage and support their workforces. While the economic impacts of COVID-19 are significant, we must remember this pandemic is first and foremost an urgent humanitarian challenge. Our primary concern is our employees, clients and friends in the HR community, and we sincerely hope this note finds you and your loved ones in good health and good spirits.

As we continue to look for ways to support our client community during these unprecedented times, this special edition of our Big Data, Bold Insights newsletter shares articles focused on how COVID-19 affects totals rewards programs on a day-to-day basis, including executive compensation, sales incentives, and several industry-specific viewpoints. We also encourage readers to take part in our active COVID-19 pulse survey, which closes on Friday, April 10. Initial results will be available starting April 15.

Finally, as you explore the articles below, please know we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds in different ways and at different speeds across industries and geographies. Our content reflects point-in-time views based on information available at that time. We know your personal experiences may vary and/or may have changed since some of this material was written.