Recent Korn Ferry research reveals that equity and inclusion are among the top cultural attributes organizations want their Total Rewards programs to reinforce. While many claim a strong connection between Total Rewards and DEI objectives, a glaring paradox remains: most organizations fail to involve perhaps their most important stakeholder groups—their employees—when designing and evaluating their Total Rewards programs. This exclusion has significant consequences, including decreased employee engagement, weakened organizational culture and retention challenges. The case for change is clear: meaningful employee input in the design of Total Rewards programs is essential to building a truly inclusive organization. In this session, we’ll examine the gaps in current Total Rewards program practices and explore actionable strategies for engaging employees in ways that foster inclusivity, strengthen culture and drive retention. Join us to learn how to turn Total Rewards programs into powerful tools for inclusion and organizational success.

Key Takeaways

• Learn current research on the employee’s role in Total Rewards program design.
• Gain insight into how to improve organization inclusiveness from a Total Rewards perspective.