Totally Rewarding Chats

WRKdefined
  • 0,0 (0)
  • Administración
  • Semanal

The Totally Rewarding Chats Series is brought to you by co-hosts Sean Luitjens, VP of Product Strategy at Salary.com, and Paul Reiman, Founder & Managing Partner of Novo Insights. They will be jamming on all things total rewards and compensation technology with category thought leaders.

  1. hace 5 d

    Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 42: Compensation best practices for small orgs

    Paul and Sean sit down with Cassandra Vaughan to explore how small and mid-sized organizations can build effective HR and compensation programs without overcomplicating the process. Cassandra shares practical strategies for leveraging compensation data, technology, and smart HR practices to support business growth. From creating sustainable pay programs to making informed decisions with limited resources, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for HR professionals and business leaders alike.

    42 min

  2. 25 jun

    Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 41: Hanging with a technology anthropologist

    Paul and Sean sit down with Lee Cage to explore how organizations can approach technology transformation with a clear understanding of their business needs, culture, and long-term goals. Lee shares lessons from leading large-scale HR technology initiatives, the importance of humility and continuous learning, and how leaders can make smarter technology decisions that drive real business impact. From organizational change to strategic tech selection, this conversation offers practical insights for HR and business leaders navigating transformation. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds 02:59 Best Practices in Organizational Transformation 05:52 Cultural Fit and Technology Selection 08:49 Understanding Organizational Needs 11:49 Navigating HR Tech and Implementations 23:06 The Urgency of Technology Adoption 25:53 The Role of Sales and Relationships in Tech 30:21 Navigating Technology Complexity 32:50 The Importance of Thoughtful Decision-Making 36:30 The Need for Technological Proficiency in HR 39:43 The Value of Continuous Learning in HR

    47 min

  3. 18 jun

    Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 40: Hacking HR and what is HR working on

    Sean and Paul sit down to discuss the latest trends shaping AI, HR, and workforce management. Drawing from recent industry events, customer conversations, and real-world observations, they explore how organizations are approaching AI adoption, what to watch for in the evolving HR technology landscape, and how leaders can separate hype from practical value. From vendor strategies to emerging workforce trends, this conversation offers insights and takeaways for HR and compensation professionals looking to stay ahead of what's next. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 03:48 The Total Comp Tour Experience 07:34 Trends in Pay Transparency and AI 11:11 AI's Impact on Compensation Strategies 15:16 Understanding AI in Compensation Technology 18:55 Reflections on Digital Transformation and AI 21:28 Navigating AI Challenges and Opportunities 23:51 Cost Considerations in AI Implementation 26:52 Evaluating AI Vendor Value 28:49 Job Architecture and AI Efficiency 31:22 The Evolving Role of IT in AI 33:27 Building vs. Buying AI Solutions 35:44 The Future of AI in Organizations

    42 min

  4. 9 jun

    Totally Rewarding Chats | HR and Payroll 2.0 Special Episode

    In this special episode Paul and Sean sit down with HR and Payroll 2.0 hosts Pete Tiliakos and Julie Fernandez. It is a lively conversation from the floor at WorldatWork Total Rewards '26 where they chat all things total rewards, AI, work flexibility and the changing expectations shaping the workforce. Connect with Pete, Julie and their show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0  X: @PeteTiliakos  X: @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0  WRKDefined Podcast Network: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20

    39 min

  5. 4 jun

    Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 38: The Debate over Geo Diffs

    In this episode, Paul sits down with Laura Cashion to explore the challenges of geographic pay differentials in today’s evolving workforce. Laura shares how organizations define geographic labor markets, the complexities of applying location-based pay strategies, and how remote work continues to reshape compensation decisions. From balancing fairness and competitiveness to navigating employee expectations, this conversation dives into the realities of managing pay across different markets.

    41 min

  6. 28 may

    Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 37: What Pay Costs - The Science of Pay

    Sean and Paul sit down with James Seechurn to explore why traditional pay-for-performance models may be doing more harm than good. James shares how incentive-driven cultures can stifle collaboration, limit innovation, and encourage unintended behaviors, while unpacking the psychology behind motivation, fairness, and performance at work. From trust-based reward systems to real-world examples of companies succeeding without traditional incentives, this conversation challenges the way organizations think about pay, purpose, and what truly drives people. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds 02:53 The Power of Appearance and Presentation 05:56 James A. Seechurn's Journey from Accounting to Consulting 08:51 The Role of Incentives in Performance 11:48 The Debate on Pay for Performance 14:37 Innovation vs. Incentives: A Critical Analysis 19:02 The Role of Collaboration in Performance Pay 22:41 Fairness vs. Motivation in Pay Structures 27:31 Cultural Perspectives on Individual vs. Collective Rewards 30:31 Challenges of Pay-for-Performance Models 33:38 Rethinking Pay Structures for Knowledge Workers 47:34 Navigating the Future of HR Practices

    57 min

  7. 21 may

    Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 36: Live from W@W San Antonio

    Sean and Paul sit down with Sam Reeves on the WorldatWork floor to explore how AI and pay transparency are reshaping the future of compensation. Sam shares why data-driven job evaluation methods still matter, how organizations can prepare for growing transparency regulations, and where AI can strengthen compensation strategy without replacing human judgment. From pay equity to total rewards, this conversation covers the trends HR leaders can’t afford to ignore. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:42 The Evolution of AI in Compensation 10:57 Job Evaluation and Pay Transparency 16:10 Communication Challenges in Compensation 21:59 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

    23 min

  8. 20 may

    Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 35: Live from San Antonio; Market Based Pay or Traditional Salary Structures

    Sean sits down with Amanda Williamson and surprise guest Katie Stukowski to break down why job architecture is the backbone of effective compensation—and where most organizations miss the mark. Amanda shares how to build job frameworks that actually work in today’s market, from navigating pay transparency to adapting structures with AI-driven data. Learn how to simplify job leveling, manage change without overwhelming your team, and why a hybrid approach to pay is gaining traction. From aligning stakeholders to making your pay philosophy actionable, this conversation is packed with practical strategies to build more transparent, scalable, and defensible compensation programs. Chapters: Introduction and Guest Introduction (0:00) Background and Career Path (1:19) Compensation Strategies (8:49) Session Highlights (9:53) Trends in Compensation (12:33) Job Architecture and Pay Transparency (16:23) Change Management in HR (19:14) Closing Thoughts (25:56)

    28 min
Ver todo (69)

Información

The Totally Rewarding Chats Series is brought to you by co-hosts Sean Luitjens, VP of Product Strategy at Salary.com, and Paul Reiman, Founder & Managing Partner of Novo Insights. They will be jamming on all things total rewards and compensation technology with category thought leaders.

Ficha técnica

  • Canal
    WRKdefined
  • Creado por
    WRKdefined Podcast Network
  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    69
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © All rights reserved by WRKdefined
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Totally Rewarding Chats
  • Proveedor

Más de WRKdefined

Quizá también te guste