Nicole Stewart is a Senior Research Associate with the Leadership and Human Resources Research Division of The Conference Board of Canada. In her 10 years at the Board Nicole has done research in several areas including compensation, benefits, pensions, health and wellness, recognition and performance management. She currently conducts research for the Board's Compensation Research Centre. Most recently, Nicole authored the Compensation Planning Outlook 2015 and An Employer's Perspective: Retirement Savings and Preparedness. She is an active member of WorldatWork and the Ottawa Region Rewards Association.